Camp Verdugo Oaks
Welcome to Camp Verdugo Oaks, an ideal, close-in camp for short-term programs with your Webelos den, Scout Troop or other youth organization.
Reservations: Contact Camping & Activities Registrar Wendy Tateishi at Wendy.Tateishi@Scouting.org.
Camp Verdugo Oaks (CVO) is located 45 minutes north of Glendale off I-5 at Templin Highway, set among a stand of ancient California Live Oaks. The facility offers campsites, cabins, platform tents, and a rustic conference center with fully equipped kitchen. The camp can accommodate 175 people or more for an event or activity.
CVO also offers a full range of program opportunities, including swimming pool, archery range, BB gun range, campfire amphitheater, gaga ball pit, and nature trail.
CVO is 100% volunteer-run and maintained. We are proud to be a Scout property: All visitors and campers are expected to keep camp tidy and help with cleanliness when asked, per the Scout Law.
Camp tours available upon request and volunteer availability.
The cost of your visit is based on the activities and facilities you reserve.
- Your 50% non-refundable deposit secures the reservation. No reservation is guaranteed until payment is received.
- Bookings should be made at least 14 days in advance. If needed on shorter notice, please contact us directly as we strive to accommodate requests when possible.
- Final headcount and payment is due 10 days prior to arrival.
- Should your reservation headcount be exceeded at Camp Verdugo Oaks, a revised invoice will be issued. Payment will be due within one week of exiting camp.
- Should camp amenities not be available due to camp personnel or maintenance, amenity fees will be adjusted and a revised invoice will be issued.
- Any damage to facilities will be invoiced following rental.
- Late fees: Final payment will accrue $25 per day.
Cancellations
- Should Camp Verdugo Oaks cancel your reservation for any reason, we will issue a full refund.
- Should your party wish to cancel a reservation, submit a written request for council consideration. Refunds are granted on a case-by-case basis, either through the method paid or as credit toward a future event, and less the 50% nonrefundable deposit.
Cub Camping, Effective September 1, 2023: www.vhcbsa.org/CubCampingUpdate
Adult Supervision & Scout Camping, Effective September 1, 2023: www.vhcbsa.org/campingsupervision
Camping - Guide to Safe Scouting: www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss03/
"What You Need to Know About Webelos, Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA Camping" from Aaron on Scouting: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2024/08/30/what-you-need-to-know-about-webelos-arrow-of-light-and-scouts-bsa-camping/
United States Forest Service Fire Restrictions, Angeles National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_027721
FEES
As of September 1, 2024:
| Scouting America Groups | Community Groups/Others | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Day Use (not camping) | $6 | $7 | 9:30 AM-4 PM; per person, per day |
| Waste Management Charge | $20 | $20 | Per day or part thereof |
| Campsite, 4 PM Arrival, 11 AM Departure Next Day | $9 | $10 | Per person, per night |
| Early Campsite Check-In, $50 minimum | $2 | $2 | As early as 9:30 AM; per person, per day |
| Late Campsite Departure, $50 minimum | $2 | $2 | As late as 4 PM; per person, per day |
| Platform Tents | $12 | $14 | Per person, per night; maximum 10 people and 5 tents |
| Bobwhite Cabin | $60 | $70 | Per night; capacity of 4 |
| Eagles' Nest Cabin | $90 | $105 | Per night; capacity of 6 |
| Bunkhouse Cabin | $240 | $275 | Per night; capacity of 16 |
| Kitchen w/Dining Hall | $100 | $100 | Per meal time slot |
| Dining Hall Only | $200 | $250 | Per day |
| Amphitheater | $25 | $30 | Per 2-hour time slot |
| Archery or BB Gun Range A BSA-certified rangemaster must be present for use. |
$5 | $5 | Per person, per 2-hour time slot |
| Archery or BB Gun Range A BSA-certified rangemaster must be present for use. |
$250/$500 | $250/$500 | 4-hour time slot/8-hour time slot |
| VHC Rangemaster, BSA-Certified Subject to availability. You may provide your own BSA-certified rangemaster. |
$50 | $75 | Per range, per 2-hour time slot |
|
Rangemaster, BSA-Certified |
$0 | $0 | Present for whole of each 2-hour time slot(s) |
| Swimming Pool | $5 | $10 | Per person, per 2-hour time slot |
| Swimming Pool | $500 | $1,000 | Full day (8 hours) |
| Exclusivity* No other groups present at camp. |
$1,000 | $2,000 | Per day or portion thereof |
| Whole Camp Buy-Out No other groups present at camp and use of all facilities. |
$2,500 | $3,000 | Per day or portion thereof |
*Total of $1,500 minimum reservation required for this option. Fee automatically applied if headcount is 100+ attendees.
CAMP FORMS & MORE INFORMATION
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Information for CVO Visitors | Information for Camp Verdugo Oaks day use visitors and campers. | Download |
| Camp Verdugo Oaks - Range & Target Activities Permission Slip | REQUIRED form for minors to participate in range and target activities at Camp Verdugo Oaks. - Parents must print, sign, and present to rangemaster, VHC camp director, and/or campmaster prior to range and target activities. - One form per youth, per camp program. No exceptions. | Download |
| Camp Verdugo Oaks Fire Rules | Download | |
| Camp Verdugo Oaks Parking Permit | REQUIRED for all vehicles parking at Camp Verdugo Oaks. US Forest Service requires completion of this permit for all visits to Camp Verdugo Oaks. - Display on driver's side of the dashboard, facing out for easy reading. - Drivers: car keys must be kept on your person at all times. - Car must be parked facing the road. Your cooperation is appreciated! VHC and Camp Verdugo Oaks are not responsible for vehicles ticketed and towed. | Download |
| Camp Verdugo Oaks Pool Rules | Download | |
| CVO Map, v7 2024 | Download | |
| CVO Parking Policies and Procedures For Large Groups, 5/7/24 | Download |
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