Here is a map of Camp Chawanakee indicating the developed camp sites. Review the map while making your plans to attend camp. Attendance qualifies for the resident camp requirement for the Annual Quality Unit Award.
Camping
Camp Chawanakee
Where Scouting all comes together
Welcome to the pride of the Sequoia Council, fabulous Camp Chawanakee. Boy Scout Camp No. 27 was founded on Shaver Lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the Civilian Conservation Corps and Southern Edison Power Company. Camp Chawanakee has grown from a capacity of 100 Scouts and no facilities to today's 3600 Scouts and a complete services group of permanent facilities.
The camp operates nine one-week long sessions for the summer season from June to Labor Day, accomodating 400 Scouts and Adults in 22 campsites at a time, while simultaneously offering a family camping area nearby.
Camp Chawanakee offers opportunities for Scouts to develop their unit and personal programs in a concentrated weeklong full-time scouting achievement environment. There is the Trail to First Class program for new and junior scouts as well as the opportunity for Scouts to earn their choice of over 40 merit badges. For the more accomplished Scouts there are the Trails of Chawanakee, The climbing tower, the COPE Course and overnight adventure outings.
| Campsites | Name | Capacity | Name | Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Village | 20 | Yuma | 46 | ||
| Mono | 28 | Miwok | 30 | ||
| Paiute | 28 | Pioneer | 36 | ||
| Thunderbird | 30 | Mojave | 28 | ||
| Sha Sha Quoa | 16 | Tamarack | 28 | ||
| Mariposa | 28 | Yosemite | 28 | ||
| Tehachapi | 28 | Pomo | 36 | ||
| Tachi | 20 | Winton | 30 | ||
| Yokut | 22 | Inyo | 36 | ||
| Modoc | 30 | Hupa | 20 | ||
| Tah Heetch | 30 | Yuki | 20 | ||
| Mirimichi | 22 |
For driving instructions to Camp Chawanakee [click here] .
NOTICE: When completing the CAMP CHAWANAKEE CAMPSITE RESERVATION FORM, it is important that you review the form for accuracy on numbers of people and selected dates before submitting the application. Errors could cost you money.
To make your Troop reservation PRINT THE FORM, COMPLETE IT, AND MAIL IT WITH YOUR DEPOSIT. Please contact Sam Arias at (559) 320-2100 ext. 102 to confirm the receipt of your reservation request. Remember a reservation is not valid with out the $100 per patrol site deposit.
Please note that changes to the number of people attending Camp Chawanakee MUST be communicated to our Council Service Center at least three weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Our camp reservation specialist DOES NOT use chawanakee.com to check on unit attendance.
Its time to start preparing for the Klondike Derby, February 18, 2006 at Camp Chawanakee.
