Located in Sequoia National Forest, Camp Whitsett is an 80 acre camp offering an outstanding traditional venue for your troop’s long-term camp experience. Camp Whitsett is situated close to the Giant Redwoods, at an elevation of 4300' with its own lake. The camp is located approximately 4 hours north of the San Fernando Valley. It is north east of Bakersfield and 35 miles north of Lake Isabella. The water temperature of the lake is 66°-70° and the temperature in camp can vary between 70°-90° in the daytime and cools down to 60°-65° at night.

The program facilities and equipment at Whitsett cannot be matched. Camp Whitsett offers a variety of programs, and advancement opportunities that are second to none. Scouts can work on the lower ranks toward first class, earn merit badges and participate in exciting, fun activities. Older Scouts can participate in our High Adventure activities.

An enthusiastic, well-trained staff is available to help your unit with its program for fun and for training. Strict health and safety standards are maintained in camp at all times, emergency facilities are available, and medical checks by trained medical supervisors are enforced.

This will be an unforgettable experience for your Scouts. If you are looking for leadership development, self-confidence building, advancement opportunities, or just plain fun, as part of a superb program set in a mountain top forest location, Camp Whitsett is the place for you.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAMS ARE THE SAME FOR EVERYONE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR HANDICAP.

PROGRAMS

We are proud of the limitless opportunities that abound at Camp Whitsett. Programs are offered for everyone from the first year camper to the skilled veteran in the areas of Aquatics, Field Sports, Handicraft, Nature and Scoutcraft. Scouts aged 14 and older looking for High Adventure can participate in activities appropriate to their age, including a newly enlarged and extremely demanding High COPE course. For a High Adventure long-term experience for Scouts 14 and older, consider our Sierra Expeditions programs. www.sierraexpeditions.bsa-la.org

Your summer camp experience at Camp Whitsett is geared to reach your group in several ways:

FOR EACH BOY & ADULT: Chances for the Scout to try new things and to receive recognition for what he has done, i.e., Sentinel Peak award and the Otter Swim. Opportunities exist for earning merit badges and advancement. For your SPL: the opportunity to come to camp a week early for our Beaver Program. For adults there are activities and training, i.e. Safe Swim Defense and Youth Protection.

FOR UNESCORTED ‘PROVISIONAL’ SCOUTS: Camp Whitsett offers solo scouts the chance to attend summer camp regardless of other family and troop scheduling obligations. Camp staff will provide leadership and supervision so scouts can participate in all of camp’s activities. Each boy will receive coaching on his advancement plan and will have opportunity for adventure, advancement and continued motivation to stay in scouting and continue growth in body and character.