Champions of Scouting 2026
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the USS Midway Museum for the Champions of Scouting 2026 celebration. This special evening will honor Captain Royce Williams and recognize the service and sacrifice of our active duty military and veterans while raising support for local Scouting programs.
Sponsor a table, purchase tickets, or become a military/veteran ticket or table sponsor at the link below.
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Sporting Clays Invitational 2026
Join us on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club in Alpine for the 2026 Sporting Clays Invitational. Check-in begins at 7:30 AM, Sporting Clays starts at 8:30 AM, followed by lunch at 12:00 PM. Individuals and teams are invited to participate, with sponsorship opportunities available to support Scouting programs across the San Diego-Imperial Council.
For more information, or any questions, contact Joe Garcia at joseph.garcia@scouting.org or 619-618-8234.
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Annual Golf Tournament
Tee up for Scouting! Join the San Diego-Imperial Council for the 44th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego. Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with an 8:00 AM shotgun start.
Enjoy a great day on the course while supporting Scouting in our community. Whether you're looking to play, sponsor, or support the event, there are opportunities to get involved. For sponsorship information, contact Joe Garcia at joseph.garcia@scouting.org or 619-618-8234.
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All Terrain Wheelchair
Thanks to a generous grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the council now has an all-terrain wheelchair from Extreme Motus.
This wheelchair enables Scouts and adults to participate with their units on hikes over rugged terrain, camporee events, and lots of other activities. Details about the reservation process will be shared in the near future, stay tuned!
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Scouting Gear Day
Looking for outdoor gear or uniforms? Join us for Scout Gear Day on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00–5:00 PM at Camp Balboa in Atherton Hall.
Scouts and families can donate, buy, sell, trade, or pick up free camping gear, outdoor equipment, and Scout uniforms. It's a great way to save money, recycle equipment, and help fellow Scouts prepare for their next adventure.
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Philmont 2028 Informational Meeting
Do you want to go to Philmont but your troop is not going? Does your troop not have enough Scouts interested to fill out a crew? Don’t have enough adult advisors?
Then the SDIC Philmont Contingent is your Ticket to Adventure! SDIC is putting together Scouts and leaders from across the entire Council to build up crews for the Summer of 2028. Come find out everything you need to know to get to Philmont, Tuesday night, September 29, or Thursday night, October 22, both at 7:00 PM at the Scout Hut in Lindo Lake Park in Lakeside. Meet others who are interested, and hear all the details about costs, scholarships, training, transportation, and everything else you need to know to decide if this trip is for you.
If you have questions, or can’t make it but want to know more, call or email John Saxer at (858) 385-4581 or saxer@cox.net.
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Adventure Starts Here 2026
Learn about the San Diego-Imperial Council's 2026 Geofencing Campaign, designed to promote Scouting to families at targeted schools throughout our communities. Units interested in participating must complete an application to be included in the campaign. Review the video, campaign overview, timeline, and application below for more information.
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Volunteer Rangemaster
Help support the San Diego-Imperial Council’s Shooting Sports program! Volunteers assist with council events, summer camp, and shooting sports activities throughout the year. Training opportunities include certification as a Scouting America Archery or BB Range Master, as well as NRA and USA Archery certifications.
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Philmont Patches
2026 Philmont CSP patches are now available at the SDIC Council Service Center (1207 Upas Street) for $2 each. This year, no order form is required to purchase patches.
Patches are available for crews attending Philmont treks or Cavalcades, Scouts participating in individual programs such as R.O.C.K.S., Rayado, Trail Crew, or OA Trail Crew, Scouters attending the Philmont Training Center or serving on staff, and families attending Summer Fun Camp. Collectors are asked to wait until after the summer season so 2026 participants have the first opportunity to purchase patches.
For questions, contact Chuck Dullum at chuck.dullum.wb@gmail.com.
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Local Activities and Civic Service
Looking for ways to stay active in your community? Check out our Activities & Civic Service (ACS) page for upcoming events and opportunities.
Find more and get involved at: https://www.sdicscouting.org/activities-civic-service
Disclaimer: Sharing opportunities from community partners.
These are not District or San Diego-Imperial Council Sponsored Activities.
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Training Opportunities
Explore training opportunities below:
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Scout Shop:
August Newswire
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Membership Resources
Looking for Membership materials to boost your unit’s recruiting?
Visit the following page for your one-stop shop for all things Membership!
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