Sequoia Council

Merit Badge Frenzy
2027-05-01

New Year's Day (Scout Office Closed)
2027-01-01

Christmas Day (Scout Office Closed)
2026-12-25

Christmas Eve (Scout Office Closed)
2026-12-24

Thanksgiving Holiday (Scout Office Closed)
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27

Final Popcorn Payment Due
2026-10-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Final Popcorn Order
2026-10-12 09:00 - 17:00
Call Daphne for returns. This is the final day for returns—hard final day.
POPCORN BOXES MUST BE UNOPENED, UNMARKED, AND UNDAMAGED TO BE ACCEPTED AS A RETURN

“Show and Sell” #2 Popcorn Distribution
2026-09-24 09:00 - 17:00
Come pick up or make arrangements to come pick up your popcorn!

Shootout for Scouting
2026-09-18
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Shootout for Scouting!
The 2026 Shootout for Scouting returns on Friday, September 18, at the Kingsburg Gun Club, and we’re excited to continue building on the momentum of the past two years. This is our third year since reviving the Shootout, and thanks to the tremendous support of our volunteers, sponsors, and participants, we’re already ahead of last year’s pace with more teams committed. Whether you’re fielding a team, sponsoring the event, or volunteering at the event, we’d love to have you join us.
The day begins with team check-in at 8:00 a.m. Team registrations and sponsorship commitments are requested by September 4. We are also looking for volunteers to help make the morning run smoothly. Your willingness to serve is invaluable, and you’ll be part of a team helping deliver one of the Sequoia Council’s signature fundraising events. Volunteers will receive a Shootout T-shirt, BBQ lunch, and, most importantly, our sincere appreciation for helping invest in the next generation of leaders.
For team registration, sponsorship opportunities, or to volunteer, please contact Karin Chao-Bushoven, Director of Development, at 559-999-8062 or karin.chao-bushoven@scouting.org. We look forward to seeing you on September 18!
Event Flyer: https://sequoiacouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-2026-Shootout-For-Scouting-Flyer-1.pdf

“Show and Sell” Order #2
2026-09-14 09:00 - 17:00
Have your orders in to Daphne

Order of the Arrow (OA)
2026-09-11 17:00 - 2026-09-12 17:00
Induction/Lodge/Service

Labor Day (Scout Office Closed)
2026-09-07
Labor Day (Scout Office Closed as well as Scout Shop)

Open Cockpit Day
2026-09-05 08:30 - 16:00 | Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive 93501, Atwater, California, 93501
Castle Air Museum’s Fall Open Cockpit Day – Free for Scout Youth in Uniform!

Castle Air Museum’s Fall Open Cockpit Day takes place on September 5, 2026. Gates open at 8:30 AM at the museum grounds, located at 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, CA. Visitors can explore historic 80 aircraft and interiors, enjoy food, and experience various aviation exhibits.
Free to youth Scouts in uniform (normally $15) but only if you’re in your uniform!
For more information, click the link below:
https://castleairmuseum.org/event/fall-open-cockpit-day/

Club Chawanakee 2026
2026-09-04 18:00 - 2026-09-07 09:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States
What is Club Chawanakee?
Club Chawanakee is a family camping weekend designed for Scouting families looking to wrap up summer with one last mountain adventure.
Spend Labor Day weekend at beautiful Camp Chawanakee enjoying the Sierra Nevada, lakeside activities, outdoor adventures, and time together as a family. Best of all, all meals are included, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying camp.
Program Highlights

Archery
BB Guns
Climbing Wall
Handicraft activities
Swimming, kayaking, and canoeing
Nature hikes
Campfires
Games and family activities throughout the weekend
BALOO Training

Interested in completing BALOO Training during Club Chawanakee? For BALOO registration and information, contact Randy at randallgbowers@gmail.com.
Most camp program areas will be open, with activities designed for Scouts of all ages and their families.

Camping at Chawanakee
Canvas wall tents and cots are provided on the Point. Just bring your sleeping bag, personal gear, and a sense of adventure!

Ready, Set, Go! Popcorn Sales Starts
2026-09-04

“Show and Sell” Popcorn Distribution
2026-09-03 15:00 - 17:00
Come pick or make arrangements to come pick up your popcorn!

“Show and Sell” First Order Due
2026-08-24 09:00 - 17:00

Monster Jam
2026-08-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00
Save up to 20% Off Each Ticket to Monster Jam!
Save Mart Center ~ Fresno
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam® . With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill. See the world’s most popular trucks like Grave Digger® , El Toro Loco® , Sparkle Smash™ and more only at Monster Jam. You can’t get this kind of wow just anywhere. Once you experience Monster Jam live, you’ll become a fan for life!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=Monster+Jam+Fresno
Search for Monster Jam in Fresno and scroll down to the Monster Jam event date and time you wish to attend (Only the 7pm event times are discounted) and click “Find Tickets” . At top right of next page click the “Unlock” button and enter BSCOUT in the “Enter Offer Passcode” space. Then proceed to select your seats and complete the purchase.

Camp Chawanakee 2026 Session 7
2026-07-26 13:00 - 2026-08-01 10:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States
Your Scouts BSA and Venturers can join in the fun and adventures of camp by being a part of swimming, boating, hiking, biking, field sports, and much more!
The beauty and majesty of Shaver Lake will act as a natural backdrop for an exceptional outdoor learning experience.
Our Camp Chawanakee staff is eager to help make your summer experience a rewarding and meaningful one. Our staff is well versed in the Scouts BSA and Venture programs. Serving your unit is our number one priority!

Camp Chawanakee 2026 Session 6
2026-07-19 13:00 - 2026-07-25 10:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States

Camp Chawanakee 2026 Session 5
2026-07-12 13:00 - 2026-07-18 10:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States

Camp Chawanakee 2026 Session 4
2026-07-05 13:00 - 2026-07-11 10:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States

Camp Chawanakee2026 Session 3
2026-06-28 13:00 - 2026-07-04 10:00

2026 National Youth Leadership Training
2026-06-22 07:00 - 2026-06-27 17:00
What is NYLT?
This is an intensive week-long leadership training course for youth members of Boy Scouting or Venturing programs. As the third step in the Scout program for youth leadership development, this course provides your Scouts with the leadership skills they need to be truly effective. It is the most advanced youth leader training offered by a local council.

The first step in youth leader training is the “Introduction to Leadership”.
The second phase of youth leader training is “Unit Youth Leader Training.”
The third type of training is the “National Youth Leadership Training” (NYLT). The interaction among Scouts from all over the Council is a major ingredient in the course. That is why it is not provided at the unit level alone! NYLT supports the training done by the home unit leader.

All three types of training are necessary to develop the Scouts’ potential fully.
What will the Scout learn?
The Scout will learn the fundamentals of good leadership. These include the skills of motivating people and getting the job done. They are presented in a form that encourages the Scout to practice these skills as they are learned. The Scout will learn the importance of forming a group into a unit that is working together because they want to. The tools of communication, identifying and using resources, representing the group, and dealing with problems will all be presented. Your Scout will have an opportunity to practice these skills while learning the kinds of results they can bring. The skills related to planning, effective teaching, and sharing leadership also will be presented. These tools are the ones that will get the job done. Scouts are challenged through various Patrol activities to provide practical, hands-on experience in the use of these skills. The Scout leaves with a “Leadership Tool Kit” to aid him/her in applying his/her newly acquired skills back in the unit.
How many Scouts do we send?
Send the Scouts who are now, or will soon be, in leadership positions in your unit. This would include the positions of Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, and all Crew Officers to name a few. The real answer to the question of who and how many Scouts to send is more a question of who you think is mature enough to take part in a week-long intensive training course and who you believe the future leaders of your unit will be. It is always best to remember the benefits of the buddy system in Scouting and send two or more Scouts to share the information and support each other upon returning to the troop.
Scoutmaster’s Minute:
Some may think that a week isn’t long enough to teach youth how to become a leader. Others believe a week is just too long. Both are incorrect and both right! Becoming a leader is an evolutionary process. The more practice they get using their leadership skills the better leaders they become. At the NYLT course, we get the Scout started on the right path by presenting leadership skills, helping identify and strengthen the skills they already possess, and giving them an opportunity to try them out and hone them in a controlled training environment. The Scout really learns leadership by applying the skills he/she learns back in his/her home unit under the guidance of his/her unit leader. The training of youth leaders is the responsibility of the unit leader. NYLT is designed to support, not replace, the unit leader’s role in the training process. Each scout who attends will do so as a representative of his/her home unit and will wear the uniform and insignia of his/her home unit.

Camp Chawanakee 2026 Session 2
2026-06-21 13:00 - 2026-06-27 10:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States

Camp Chawanakee 2026 Session 1
2026-06-14 13:00 - 2026-06-20 10:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States

Klondike Derby
2026-02-20 17:00 - 2026-02-23 09:00 | Camp Chawanakee, 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664, United States
Klondike Derby

Calling all prospectors and scouts: It’s time to return to the Klondike! The Klondike Derby is a 30+ year running winter camping tradition held in February each year.
Klondike 2026 is on the weekend of February 20-22, 2026
Troops and Crews from around California are invited to participate in this winter adventure. Camp Chawanakee will be transformed into the wild Yukon where scouts will traverse the frontier, traveling from town to town testing their scout skills, competing for gold, and demonstrating the Patrol Method. Start planning now for a great Scouting adventure. Prepare your sleds, prepare for snow, and prepare to compete as a patrol for gold and glory. Klondike will feature several events, including fire building, log saw, morse code, snow cannons, tomahawk throwing, and more. Click the Signup button below and register your UNIT.
COST:
2026 prices – Early registration $25 per person until February 6, 2025
2026 prices – Regular registration $35 per person
2026 Klondike Derby Registration

2026 Riverbend Camporee& Webeloree Weekend
2026-01-23 17:00 - 2026-01-25 10:00
Riverbend District is excited to host its annual Camporee and Webeloree, open to all districts, taking place January 23–25 at Burris Park. This year’s theme is “National Treasure,” so get ready to solve clues, complete challenges, and uncover your way to victory! We’re looking for volunteers to help run stations for both Webelos/Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA, as well as anyone interested in joining the planning committee. Please contact Michael Gonzales as soon as possible with any ideas or if you’d like to run a station so your input can be included in the planning.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place stations, along with a Dutch Oven Cook-Off featuring both youth and adult categories. Additional awards include the Riverbend Perpetual Trophy and the Overall Best Troop Award. Registration is only $10 per person, so don’t miss out on this fun and competitive event!
