Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley is located in northern San Diego County, 12 miles east of Warner Hot Springs.  Surrounded by the Cleveland National Forest, Anza-Borrego State Park, and the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation, the camp is known for its remote beauty and rustic wilderness.

After traveling the scenic eleven-mile dirt road to the camp, Lost Valley appears like a mountain oasis in the high desert.  Oak and pine trees surround the meadows and valleys that comprise the 1,400 acres of camp.  The reservation abounds in wildlife and has many hiking trails so that those attending can enjoy the unspoiled nature of the surroundings.  At 4,500 feet, the facility is available year-round for a variety of camping programs.

Lost Valley operates as two separate camps with some shared and some separate facilities.  The shared facilities include a rifle range, shotgun range, horse stables, lake, chapel, nature center, COPE course (advanced ropes confidence course), mountain biking, observatory, archery and campfire bowl.  Camp Grace, developed in the 1960s, has a pool and showers, dining hall (feeding cafeteria style), trading post, handicraft lodge,  and 13 campsites.  Each campsite has a latrine, fire pit, water, picnic table, and is equipped with tents during the summer for camping.  Grace has nine heated log cabins build in 1995 for non-summer weekend rental.

Camp Irvine, developed in the 1970's, also has a dining hall (feeding cafeteria style), trading post, pool and showers.  There are 15 campsites for tent camping.  Irvine has nine heated log cabins built in 1995 for non-summer weekend rental.  Facilities and programs are available depending upon staffing, weather conditions, and time of year.

All youth must be registered with BSA.  Rules for acceptance and participation in all programs are the same without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. 

2008 Staff Application

Lost Valley Don Paul Memorial Tree Grove

The Valley Tribune

2008 Schoepe Scout Reservation Camp Sessions:
All sessions run from Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning.

• Session Week 1: June 29-July 6
• Session Week 2: July 6-July 12
• Session Week 3: July 13-July 19
• Session Week 4: July 20-July 26
• Session Week 5: July 27-Aug. 2
• Session Week 6: Aug. 3-Aug. 9
• Session Week 7: JROTC #1 Aug.10-16
• Session Week 8: JROTC #2 Aug. 17-23

2008 Schoepe Scout Reservation Camp Fees:

Weeks 1-6:

Orange County Council units:
Scouts - $300
All adults - $135

Out of council units:
Scouts - $310
All adults - $140

Each Troop must have a minimum of two adult leaders to come to camp. There are no partial week rates; but, adults may split the week. There is a 1:8 adult to boy ratio required. For Troops with more than 36 Scouts attending, contact the council for special pricing for additional leaders over 5.

Incentives and Discounts

�� Week One Discount: A unit that submits a Claimstake with the required deposit for session/week June 29-July 5, 2008, will receive a 10% discount.

�� Early Bird Claimstake: Any unit will be granted a 10% discount if they make a $200 deposit with their completed 2008 Claimstake by August 31, 2007.

�� First Timer Discount: If this is your Troop’s first time at Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley Summer Camp, you will be granted a 5% discount for all participants.

�� Friend of the Valley Discount: Troops that have submitted a Claimstake for three consecutive years receive a 10% discount, and for each subsequent year in succession.

�� Founder Award Units: Founder Award Units are automatically granted a 5% discount.

(A Troop may earn up to but not exceed 20% in discounts.)

Reservation Schedule
All Units – 2008 Claimstake forms from all units will be accepted starting Week 1 on Friday July 6, 2007. All reservations will be filled on a first come first served basis.

1. Reservations will be accepted in the order that they arrive on the opening day of reservations. This includes those arriving that day by overnight express as well as those arriving by regular mail or in person.

2. At the end of the first day of reservations we will consider the reservations that arrived too early, starting with the reservations that arrived one day too early, then two days too early, then three, etc.

Payment Schedule
DEPOSIT – A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $200 is required with the completed  2008 Claimstake form. (It will be returned if no space is available.) The deposit is applied to the final payment, not to the individual.
PAYMENTS – A total of three payments are made before arrival in camp. The payments are based on the total number of Scouts and Leaders, not on visitors. Please pay attention to the cancellation policy regarding numbers.

• February 1, 2008 – An additional payment of $100 times the total number of Scouts and Leaders is due.

• May 1, 2008 – An additional payment of $100 times the number of Scouts only is due.

• 16 days prior to arrival at camp – Final balance is due.

Additional Campers – Initial billing is based on numbers from the  2008 Claimstake form. Any increase or reduction in numbers must be submitted to the camping department in writing by one of the contact persons
listed on the front of your 2007 Claimstake Form. Scouts may only be added if space is available. Provisional Campers, add $10 to camping fee.
Cancellations – Each payment is based on the total number of Scouts and/or Leaders. If there are any reductions in total numbers (Scouts or adults) after each payment, there will be no refund of previous payments.
Payments made for cancelled spots will not be credited to the Troop balance if the unit numbers are reduced.
Late Payments – A 10% fee will be added to any late payments.

For more information please contact the Camping Department at 714-546-4990 x136 or email the  Camping Assistant.   Click here to download the  2008 Claimstake form or click to sign up online(10% online registration fee is applied).

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