Your Family's Perfect Summer Sendoff!

Location:
Camp Chawanakee
43485 Dinkey Creek Road
Shaver Lake, CA 93664

Dates:
Labor Day Weekend
September 4–7, 2026

What is Club Chawanakee?

Club Chawanakee is a family camping weekend designed for Scouting families looking to wrap up summer with one last mountain adventure before school begins.

Spend Labor Day weekend enjoying the beauty of the Sierra Nevada with lakeside activities, outdoor adventures, and time together as a family. Best of all, all meals are included, so you can spend less time planning and more time making memories.

Program Highlights:

• Archery
• BALOO Training!!!! - for BALOO registration - contact Randy @ randallgbowers@gmail.com
• BB Guns
• Climbing Wall (anticipated)
• Handicraft activities
• Swimming, kayaking, canoeing
• Nature hikes
• Campfires
• Games and family activities throughout the weekend

Canvas wall tents and cots are provided on the point—just bring your sleeping bag, personal gear, and a sense of adventure!

Most camp program areas will be open, with activities designed for Scouts of all ages and their families.

Registration & Youth Protection

To help provide a safe experience for everyone attending:

• Adults attending only with their Cub Scout (grades K–5) are not required to be registered with Scouting America.
• Adults attending with Scouts BSA youth (ages 11–17) must be registered with Scouting America.
• Any additional adult (18 years or older) who will be attending with Scouts BSA youth must complete Scouting America registration, including the required background check and California AB 506 requirements, at least 14 days before the event.
• All participants must follow the current Guide to Safe Scouting and Safeguarding Youth policies.

Registration Deadline

To help us provide the best possible experience, please complete your registration and payment no later than two weeks before the event.

Questions?

Brian Shervem
Scouting America Sequoia Council

brian.shervem@scouting.org
(559) 320-2100