For 100 years, the Boy
Scouts of America has
helped youth become more than they ever thought possible. And
we’ll continue that journey into the next
century.
Cache to Cub
Scouts:
The Cub
Scout program in the US began in 1930 and
currently is open to boys in 1st through 5th grades. This Cub
Scouts offers fun and challenging experiences that inspire
confidence and teach important values. Cub Scout geocaching is an
important addition to the Scout program. This cache is designed
with the Cub Scout and other young children in mind. Please leave
appropriate toys and swag for young people of all
programs.
This cache is located at
Camp Balboa.
For the first time camper or the seasoned veteran, Camp Balboa
offers exciting, outdoor adventures in a convenient central
location. It lies nestled in the northwest corner of beautiful
Balboa Park. Encompassing
approximately 15 1/2 acres, and just a short walk from the World Famous San Diego
Zoo. The camp boasts a year around program
for Tiger
Cubs all the
way up to adult leader training.
The camp has numerous
program areas ranging from: handy craft areas, short wave radio
hut, athletic field, and horseshoe pits, plus lots of area for just
plain, good old fashioned fun.
Located behind the Council Service Center, the camp has nine
campsites, and enough room for 300 campers. Each has its own
campfire ring, and picnic tables. There is also a recreational size
swimming pool, a patio and a picnic area with brick Bar-B-Q's. The
camp also boasts an amphitheater for those good 'ole raucous
campfires and sing alongs held under the beautiful San
Diego sky.
In addition to Cache to Cub Scouts, we’ve hidden nine other
caches highlighting Scouting programs. Find all ten! (Still being
placed) Search SDIC, Treasures of Scouting on Geocaching.com.