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Summer Camp Leader's Guide

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

Introduction

Golden Gate Area Council Mission & Vision

The camps of the Golden Gate Area Council are some of the longest running scout camps in the Western United States. Camp Royaneh opened in 1925, Camp Wolfeboro in 1928, and Wente Scout Reservation in 1959. Each is a special place for Scouts of all ages.

The Mission of our Camp staff is to facilitate an environment where Scouts will be engaged in unique, evolving programs, while building character through the aims and methods of Scouting in a safe, outdoor environment.

The goal of our Camp staff is to promote a profound reverence for the outdoors. We establish, maintain, and provide a traditional camping environment that can be enjoyed by all ages for many years to follow.

The Scout Oath and Scout Law are at the core of our camps. As your Scouts participate in our camp programs, we help your unit utilize the “Patrol Method” so your Scouts learn and develop leadership skills. Additionally, we expect your Scouts to use the “buddy system” at ALL times.

The best aspect of program at camp is that it is YOUR program. The staffers of Camp Royaneh, Camp Wolfeboro, and Wente Scout Reservation are here to assist you in providing that program, so BE PREPARED!

On My Honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

A Scout is:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient,

Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Youth Protection

Scouting America’s adult registration requirements mandate that all adults accompanying a Scout Troop to a resident camp or other Scouting activity must be registered as an Adult Leader, including completion of a Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) prior to the start of the event. https://training.scouting.org/learning-plans/1179 In addition, the State of California passed AB506 that went into effect on January 1st, 2022. All registered Scouting America volunteers, employees, and other volunteers who are 18 years or older and who have direct contact with, or supervision of, children for more than 16 hours a month or 32 hours per year must complete a Live Scan background check and complete online mandated reporter training. Requiring registration, background checks, Safeguarding Youth Training for all adults (18+, even if registered as a youth participant in Venturing or Sea Scouts) on extended activities and complying with AB506 adds another dimension of protection for our Youth. To learn more please visit: https://californiascouting.org/.

• This requirement applies to any adult accompanying a Troop on a single Scouting activity

• Adults must be registered as leaders, including the completion of a Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) before the activity (CBCs cannot be expedited)

Note: under normal circumstances it can take up to 3 weeks for a CBC to be completed. With many new adult registrations across the country happening at the time before camp, it may take even longer. BE PREPARED by registering and completing your YPT and CBC early so as not to be told you cannot attend camp because it did not come back yet.

In accordance with the National Youth Protection Policy, we have instituted the following Council policies:

• Adults must maintain two-deep leadership in camp at all times.

• Notify the Camp Administration prior to arrival if you will have difficulties maintaining two deep leadership at camp.

• Adults must respect the privacy of Youth members.

• Adults and Youth will not share sleeping facilities at any time & Scouts must be within two years of age to share sleeping facilities.

• All Youth will respect the privacy of others regardless of age, gender, or relationship.

• If private issues between a Youth and an Adult must be dealt with, two-deep leadership must be maintained during the conference, health check, or other event.

• See the Camp Administration if you or your Unit needs assistance or advice in this area.

Troops must have their AB-506 Compliance Form verified and signed by their Council Registrar prior to arrival at camp.

Download the AB-506 Compliance Form (2026)

Camp Director's Letter

Coming Soon!

McKenzie Llano

Camp Director

Camp Royaneh

Connor Brock

Camp Director

Camp Wolfeboro

 

Elijah Gonzales

Camp Director

Wente Scout Reservation

2027 Planning Calendar

Category Task / Payment Due Date
Fees Stake-A-Claim Year Prior, until September 7, 2026
Pay Youth Camper Deposit Due 10/31/26 for Super Early Bird rate, otherwise due at time of booking.
Pay Youth Camper Balance By 2/26/27 for Early Bird, 5/26/27 for Regular. First Time Campers have until 4/21/27 to pay for Early Bird.
Pay Adult Camper Fee By May 26, 2027
Tasks Follow your Camp on Social Media ASAP
Register for Pre-Camp Leaders’ Meeting February 2027
Email Parents the Link to Annual Health & Medical Record March 2027
Register Scouts for Merit Badges April 2027

Registration & Camp Fees

Download the Summer Camp 2027 Pricing Details - All Camps(PDF)

Download Pricing Details - Royaneh (PDF)

Download Pricing Details - Wolfeboro (PDF)

Download Pricing Details - Wente(PDF)

Registration

Troop Registration

Registration links for each camp are:

We strongly encourage a Youth to Adult ratio of no lower than 5:1, while maintaining Two-Deep Leadership. If your unit needs to go lower than 5:1 after the Two-Deep Leadership requirement is met, please contact the Camping Program Department in writing at [email protected]

Provisional Campers (Scouts attending without their Troop)

For Scouts attending Summer Camp without their Troop, please see Provisional Camping.

Using Parent Portal

See Parent Portal Tutorial

Site Saver/Stake-a-Claim

Unit Deposit (Stake-A-Claim)

Secure your spot at camp in 2027 with Stake A Claim!

  • $500 per Unit per site per week is due at the time of reservation. Stake-A-Claims may be made up to 1 year in advance for Troops reserving the same campsite at the same camp for the following year. Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the Troop balance.

Stake A Claims abide by the following priorities:

  1. Same Camp + Same Week + Same Site
  2. Same Camp + Same Site, Different Week
  3. Different Camp, Any Week, Any Site

Notes:

  • Your campsite and week are not guaranteed until your Unit Deposit with projected attendance (Stake-A-Claim) is paid.
  • If less than 80% of your campsite's capacity is filled by your Troop, you will be sharing your campsite with another Troop.
  • If your actual attendance is for fewer scouts than your projected attendance, your Troop may be required to move to a smaller campsite or share your campsite.
  • Camperships are only available to GGAC Scouts attending Camp Royaneh, Camp Wolfeboro, or Wente Scout Reservation, and may only be applied to one camp per year.
  • Deadline to submit Campership applications is April 30. Arrow of Light Scouts may apply for Camperships until May 28.

**Deposits are non-refundable and will be applied to the balance due.

Accessing Your Troop Registration

The Troop’s Online Registration can be accessed by clicking the link that was provided in the confirmation email that was sent to the Primary Registration Contact when the Troop registered for Summer Camp. This link in the confirmation email is a unique link to access the Troop Online Registration.

  • Please SAVE THIS LINK, as it will be the way the Primary Registration Contact will access the Troop Online Registration.
  • In the Troop Online Registration, the Primary Registration Contact can:
    • Update Scout information
    • Select a Campsite
    • Add Scouts and Adults to the registration
    • Make payments for the registration
    • Sign Scouts up for Merit Badge Classes
  • This link CAN be forwarded to other trusted leaders in the Troop so multiple leaders have access.
  • This link should NOT be shared with anyone the Troop does not trust to have full access to make changes to their Troop’s registration.

Lookup Your Troop Registration

If you are the Troop’s Primary Registration Contact and you have misplaced the confirmation email or link, you can look up your Troop’s registration 2 ways:

  1. Lookup your Troop Registration (https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA023&reservationFromEmail=true) - Enter the email address of the Primary Registration Contact, and the email confirmation with link will be resent to you.
  2. Create a Customer Account (https://scoutingevent.com/023/Login/) - By creating an account using the Primary Registration Contact email address, the Troop’s Online registration will be listed under Activities when logged in.

2027 Leader's Meeting

The 2027 Leader's Meeting will be in April 2027.

Resident Camp Refund Policy

Youth Refund Policy

Deposit of $350 per Scout is non refundable. (Refunds will be calculated as: [Amount paid -$350] x % of refund)

·       30+ Days Prior to your arrival at camp you will receive a maximum refund of 80% (amt. paid -$350 x 80%)

·       15-29 Days Prior to your arrival at camp a maximum of 60% can be refunded. (amt. paid -$350 x 60%)

·       Less Than 15 Days Prior to your arrival at camp a maximum of $95 can be refunded.

·       If your full week of camp is not completed your maximum refund will be $95.

·       If your Scout is sent home for behavioral issues, there is no refund under any circumstance.

Adult Refund Policy

·       Free Adults are not refunded under any circumstance.

·       30+ Days Prior to your arrival at camp a maximum of 80% can be refunded.

·       15-29 Days Prior to your arrival at camp a maximum of 60% can be refunded.

·       Less Than 15 Days Prior to your arrival at camp a maximum of $45 can be refunded.

·       If your full week of camp is not completed your maximum refund will be $45.

·       If an Adult is sent home for behavioral issues, there is no refund under any circumstance.

 

Registrations may be transferred at 100% value to same camp within same year

Scholarships (Camperships)

The Golden Gate Area Council believes each Scout should be given every opportunity to attend Camp. At times it can be hard for a family to raise the money, and Camperships can help cover part of the cost of a week of Camp for Golden Gate Area Council members attending one of the Golden Gate Area Council Camps.

Campership applications are due by April 30th for continuing Scouts and May 27th for newly bridged Arrow of Light Scouts.

Camperships will be awarded beginning in March. Awardees will be notified via email.

Submit Campership Application Online

Frequently Asked Questions:

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