Mission Bay Campout
Mission Bay was a saltwater tidal marsh originally named False Bay by Juan R. Cabrillo in 1542. Since the late 1800s, False Bay was gradually developed into recreational facilities including fishing and hunting, which were destroyed. Today, Mission Bay is part of Mission Bay Park and becomes the largest artificial aquatic park in the US.
BSA San Diego Youth Aquatic Center (YAC) is in the Fiesta Island of Mission Bay Park. It provides the instructional opportunities in sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing.
Mission Bay trip is a great opportunity for families to find out how much fun the scouts have on these outings. In addition to the aquatic sports, beach soccer, football, volleyball, and beach campfire on Saturday are popular activities, Scouts also work on advancements as well. This can easily be another family trip for for one last time to wrap up the summer.
Time
September/November
Activities
Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food related requirements. IF CAMP: [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights]
General schedule of Mission Bay trip:
Friday: Check-In in the evening. Pitch tents if camping.
Saturday: Beach activities. Campfire at night.
Sunday: Packing. Cleaning. Check-Out.
Location
Jellyfish campsite on Fiesta Island
Maps
Equipment
Please refer ' Camping and Backpacking Lists' available under 'Forms/Downloads' section.
Troop
Troop trailer
Kayak trailer
Permit
BSA San Diego Youth Aquatic Center Reservation
Food
Troop will supply food but Scouts may need money for snakes on the road, and Sunday lunch. Each patrol will need to prepare menus and food for 3 meals (Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast), including adults.
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