Drop by the nature lodge anytime to ask questions you might have about the natural world or to view the many displays.  All visitors are welcome to take advantage of the short hikes leaving the Program Office at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 9:30 p.m., Astronomy study will venture to the lower parking lot to view the heavens as they are rarely seen in the lights of the city.

Trails run all over camp.

A typical merit badge class in the Nature lodge.

Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Study, Fish & Wildlife, Fishing, Forestry, Geology, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Nature, Oceanography, Photography, Reptile & Amphibian, Soil and Water, and Weather Merit Badges are part of the Nature Program.  Environmental Science is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Monday.

Scouts may fish (catch and release only) with a barbless fly or artificial lure only at Lake Janis, Monday-Friday from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. or before assembly in the mornings.  No fishing is allowed within the aquatic waterfront area at any time.  Trips to Lake Cachuma will be arranged upon request.  Scouts must bring their own gear and utilize the buddy system; an adult must accompany non-swimming Scouts.

An outdoor view of our Nature lodge.