Summer Camp Registration

Camp Emerald Bay is the premier destination for your ideal summer camp experience. If you are new to this site, and would like to know more about us and our offerings, please visit here to learn more information. If you would like to attend Emerald Bay either with your troop or as a provisional (individual) participant, you may register for any of the following programs by clicking on one of the links below.

• Traditional Summer Camp- Our traditional merit badge program with your troop or as a provisional (individual) particpant.
• Rugged Explorers- A rugged island adventure with kayaking, canoeing, biking, snorkeling, hiking, and more! For individuals ages 14+
• Rugged Canoers- A canoe trip around Catalina Island while camping on deserted beaches throughout the week. Must be age 14+
• *Rugged Scuba Divers- Earn your PADI Open Water Scuba Ceritification and the Scuba merit badge. Must be age 12+
• *Rugged Oceanographers- Earn your PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification. Open Water Certification required prior to participation. Must be age 12+
• Rugged Rescue Divers- Earn your PADI Rescue Diver Certification in this intense program at Emerald Bay. Please be aware that you must have an Adavanced Certification before taking part, and know that this program is only built for strong swimmers and those willing to but in the physical essertion it will take. Available for weeks 1, 5, 8, and 9 only so sign up fast!

*Please Note: If you already have a Scuba certification, you can earn the Scuba merit badge without having to particpate in one of the Rugged programs, but you must hold a valid, current certification. 

We hope to make the registration process as easy and efficient as possible for you. If you have any issues with registration please email camping@bsa-la.org or call 818-933-0130. Also, please make sure to visit our Camper Information page regularly for updated informational material.

To register for Camp Whitsett or to learn more about our sister camp in the mountains please visit Camp Whitsett's home page.

To learn more about the cost of camp, or to make changes to your reservation, please click "Read More" below.

Change your Reservation

Reservation Change Requests (personal information, number of participants, general updates, etc) - AFTER the first payment due date, changes to an existing reservation may be requested by completing this online survey. The camping department will respond to your request as soon as possible.