Scouting America, Los Padres Council

06/02/2026

The Santa Barbara Service Center is closed today, June 2nd due to illness. At this time, we are not sure when the Service Center / Store will reopen. Please call ahead prior to driving over at 805-967-0105.

For immediate assistance, please call the SLO Service Center at 805-439-2885.

The San Luis Obispo Service Center will close at 4:30pm today and will be closed on Friday, June 5.

05/14/2026

New program for 4 & 5 year old children just introduced. More information to follow as we learn more about this program.

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 🐿️
Scouting America is testing Chipmunks, a brand new program for children ages 4 and 5 featuring playdate-style gatherings, forest animal characters and a sticker-based recognition system.

https://go.scoutlife.org/chipmunk

05/02/2026

This weekend at Camp Rancho Alegre, our Scouts and leaders are building lifesaving skills during our Wilderness First Aid course 🏕️⛑️

From treating injuries in remote settings to learning how to respond with confidence when it matters most, these participants are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for real-world outdoor adventures.

Thank you to our dedicated instructors and volunteers who make opportunities like this possible!

📸 Check out some highlights from the weekend below!

05/01/2026

National System Maintenance and Update

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 My.Scouting, Scoutbook, and Scoutbook Plus will be unavailable for approximately 4 hours due to scheduled maintenance starting at 8 PM PST. We apologize for the inconvenience.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, we also will begin transitioning primary Scoutbook navigation from Scoutbook Legacy to Scoutbook Plus. A link to Scoutbook Legacy will remain available in Scoutbook Plus after the transition.

03/11/2026

🌼 Thousands of daffodils are now blooming in Atascadero thanks to local Scouts!

Last December, Scouts from Troop 51 planted around 5,000 daffodil bulbs throughout the community as part of a beautification project. Now those bulbs are blooming and brightening the city for everyone to enjoy.

It’s a great reminder of the impact young people can make when they step up to serve their community. We’re proud of these Scouts and the difference they’re making! 👏

Around 10,000 daffodil bulbs are beginning to bloom in Atascadero. They were first planted by the Atascadero Boy Scout Troop 51 in December 2025.

03/09/2026

✨ Celebrating Outstanding Service in Scouting ✨

This past Saturday, we had the privilege of gathering at the Los Padres Council Annual Recognition Dinner at the beautiful Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection to celebrate the incredible volunteers and Scouts who make our program strong.

During the evening, we were honored to present seven Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards, recognizing Scouts and leaders whose quick thinking, courage, and commitment to helping others truly reflect the values of Scouting.

We were also proud to recognize Dan Cooper as this year’s Silver Beaver Award recipient, Scouting’s highest honor for distinguished volunteer service at the council level. Dan’s dedication and lasting impact on Scouting in our community exemplify the spirit of servant leadership.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening and to the volunteers who continue to make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve.

📸 Photos from the evening are now available in the album below! Feel free to tag yourself and fellow Scouting friends.

12/31/2025

As we welcome a new year, we want to pause and say thank you.

To our generous donors, dedicated volunteer leaders, committed partners, and steadfast supporters—your belief in Scouting America Los Padres Council makes our mission possible. Because of you, thousands of young people experienced growth, leadership, adventure, and opportunity this past year.

As we close out the year, your generosity also helped us reach our $25,000 matching gift challenge today, doubling the impact of every dollar given and strengthening our ability to serve even more youth and families.
Click Here to Gift A Life Changing Experience: https://donations.scouting.org/ #/council/053/appeal/8001

Your time, talent, and financial support sustain our programs, support Camp Rancho Alegre and The Outdoor School, and ensure Scouting remains accessible and impactful throughout our communities.

We enter the new year with gratitude, momentum, and excitement for what lies ahead. Together, we will continue building character, leadership, and lifelong values in the next generation.

Thank you for standing with us and for all you do to support youth.

Happy New Year from all of us at Scouting America Los Padres Council.

12/07/2025

Great job Orcutt Cub Scouts, pack 93 presented a festive float at this years ̃a ̃o

12/02/2025

The mission of Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people in all of our communities to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law

11/27/2025

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍂

Today, we give thanks for the incredible Scouts, leaders, volunteers, parents, and community partners who make Scouting in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties so special. Your dedication, spirit of service, and commitment to helping young people grow into leaders truly make a difference every day.

We are grateful for each of you and the vibrant Scouting community we share. May your day be filled with good food, warm memories, and time spent with the people you love.