Real trails, real campfires, and youth-led leadership for Walnut Creek boys and girls ages 11 to 17. No prior Cub Scout or camping background required.
Autumn kicks off our new Scout patrol season with oceanfront tent camping at Doran State Beach, an urban trek across the Golden Gate Bridge, and welcoming local Webelos and Arrow of Light families at Sugarloaf and Briones.
Scouts learn four-season layering, cold-weather campcraft, snow shelter building, and backcountry stove safety in the Sierras, paired with youth leadership elections and our annual troop planning conference.
Wildflower hikes, canoeing and watercraft safety, Memorial Day lakeside camping at Lake Del Valle, and Eagle Scout conservation service projects across Walnut Creek and Mount Diablo open space.
Tuesday meetings move poolside to Woodlands Cabana Club for swim checks and games, culminating in our flagship week-long resident summer camp and high-adventure backpacking treks in Yosemite and the High Sierra.
Unlike adult-run youth clubs, Scouts BSA Troop 832 puts real responsibility in the hands of youth leaders in a supportive, low-stakes environment.
Chartered by the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek, our adult committee and Scoutmasters ensure every outing follows Scouting America SAFE standards.
No. Youth ages 11 to 17 (or who have completed 5th grade) can join Scouts BSA directly with zero prior Scouting or camping background.
Both boys and girls are welcomed into Troop 832 to experience the full outdoor adventure program, leadership roles, merit badges, and Eagle Scout rank.
Scouting is year-round and flexible. Many of our Eagle Scouts also play high school sports and music; Scouts attend meetings and campouts as their season allows.
Parents are always welcome at Tuesday visits, Courts of Honor, and as registered YPT-trained campout drivers, merit badge counselors, or committee volunteers.
Drop us a quick note so our Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster can greet your family at the door, or email info@troop832.org.
“A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.”Lord Robert Baden-Powell
