Troop program begins each Sunday at noon and ends each Saturday by 8:30am. This fantastic, one week, troop camping opportunity can be coupled with a trek (before or after a camp session) in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest. Most weeks begin with a stunning campfire on Monday night and end with an inter-troop campfire on Friday night-ons.

Today, Scouts can enjoy the many wonders of wildlife, wildflowers, lofty mountain peaks, and beautiful forests. This is why Camp Marin Sierra is a rich setting for your Scouts to have a real Scouting experience. Their Camp Hi-Sierra experience will remain a “bright light” in their Scouting memory. As Robert Baden-Powell once stated, “loan me your sons and I will help develop self-reliance and resourcefulness by providing a learning experience in which boys acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to their well-being.” This, from the start, has been Camp Hi-Sierra’s goal, as entrusted to us by Baden- Powell.

Program Areas

The Trail to First Class area is geared toward guiding newer Scouts through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. It has both scheduled times to work on particular requirements but is available for drop-in work as well. Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters are strongly encouraged to work with their Scouts in this area.

Handicraft, Nature, and Scout Skills offer all Scouts many options to explore topics of interest, hobbies and to earn eagle-required merit badges. Please refer to the Leader's Guide for the listing of difficulty level of each merit badge, any age or rank recommendations, and any pre-requisite requirements.

The Marin Sierra Shooting Sports program consists of the rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges. Free shoot and merit badge work is done on the range, and all Scouts and adult leaders receive the range safety orientation. Scouts also have the opportunity to earn an NRA safety certificate from a certified NRA Instructor. To participate in shooting sports, COPE or climbing, parents must indicate permission on the Minor Activity Release form. 

Trail to Eagle classes are offered to older Scouts who have perhaps earned most of the camp-type merit badges. This is a great way to bring the older Scouts to camp to help with troop leadership and to jump-start them on their Eagle advancement. These are some of the most popular classes for older youth.

Rock Climbing is held on large granite walls, cliffs, and overhangs on the edge of Camp Marin Sierra. Scouts can complete a 40' rappel or take their first steps in learning to climb. Three different climbing routes and two rappels provide all levels a safe and exciting experience.

The state-of-the-art COPE course facilitates challenges for individuals, patrols, and troops. Project COPE is designed to teach an understanding of individual comfort zones, teamwork skills, self and group assessment and increase team confidence and competence. From a week long, in-depth, challenging, team and personal experience to an evening patrol activity, there is something to challenge everyone on the COPE course.

Marin Council has invested resources the last couple of years in upgrading the COPE course. It is challenging and fun for both youth and adults.

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