Year-round at Camp Hi-Sierra
Weekend Events
Camp doesn’t stop when summer ends. Come up for a winter campout in the snow, a service weekend, a shooting sports weekend, family camp or a role-play adventure.
Whether you are joining us for one of our council hosted adventures, or just looking to get away for the weekend, Camp Hi-Sierra has something for everyone.
2027 weekends at a glance
BearPaw #1
Feb 19 to 21
Bearcub Paw
Feb 26 to 28
BearPaw #2
Mar 5 to 7
Adopt-a-Campsite
May 28 to 30
Motherlode Shoot
Aug 6 to 8
2027 weekend events
BearPaw Winter Camping
36th annual · Feb 19 to 21 or Mar 5 to 7, 2027
The outdoor camping experience allows participants to put into practice what they learned during troop meetings, which is camping in the snow or a very cold environment within a very safe environment accompanied by a couple of hundred fellow Scouters. This may be the best high adventure they may ever participate in as a youth; even adults have fun.
- When: Friday noon to Sunday 11:00 AM. Pick BearPaw #1 (February 19 to 21) or BearPaw #2 (March 5 to 7).
- Cost:
BearPaw #1 $35 per participant early registration, before and on 10/31, $40 starting 11/1, $45 starting 1/31.
BearPaw #2 $35 per participant early registration, before and on 11/30, $40 starting 12/1, $45 starting 1/31. - Included: Price includes campground fees, cracker barrel, dining hall access, unit ribbon, and patch with rocker for each participant.
- Good to know: BearPaw can be considered a car camping event. Units are not required to be at camp during the day.
Bearcub Paw
Cub Scout winter cabin weekend · Feb 26 to 28, 2027
Three Day, Two Night Winter Cabin Camping Experience for Cub Scouts and their families! The Bearcub Paw event is designed to get Cub Scouts up into a winter camping environment in safety. It is a cabin based event and has extremely limited signups as a result. There will be gallons and gallons of hot chocolate, games, a snow sculpture competition, and skill learning.
- Who: Registered Cub Scouts and their parents, Scouts BSA siblings of Cub Scouts (limited arrangements, please inquire).
- When: Check-in 6 PM to 10 PM Friday; checked out by 11:00 AM Sunday. Registration closes February 22.
- Cost: $100 Early Bird Fee by 12/15, $125 Regular Fee, and $150 Late Fee after 1/15.
- Included: Price includes cabin fees, cracker barrel, dining hall access, Saturday Breakfast – Sunday Breakfast, and patch for each participant.
Adopt-a-Campsite
Memorial Day weekend · May 28 to 30, 2027
Our camps always need some love to look their best. Whether that be just tidying things up from the last season and winter hibernation, or building that new feature to take the site to the next level, we need you to get us there and “Adopt-a-Campsite” is how you can help!
- When: Arrive any time after 4 PM Friday; depart camp 4 PM Sunday.
- Cost: $20 per person through Feb. 28, 2027, $30 from March 1, and $35 from May 1 (registration closes May 25), with everyone departing with a special Adopt-A-Campsite Rocker Patch!
- Meals: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch.
- Evening fun: movie night with popcorn in the lodge, Observatory open house, and rifle range open shoot.
Motherlode Shoot
Aug 6 to 8, 2027
Come for our shooting sports extravaganza at Camp Hi-Sierra! Test your mettle against the best frontier shooters in our Council.
- Shoot: Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Cowboy Action Shooting (14+ only), Slingshot, Tomahawks, Knife Throwing, Rock Throwing & More.
- When: Check-in 6 PM to 9 PM Friday, departure by 1 PM Sunday. Registration closes August 1.
- Cost: $75 per camper, $85 after June 1st, $95 after July 1st. Ammunition is included in the price.
- Meals: Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast.
- Who: This is a Scouts BSA and Venturing event and is inappropriate for Cub Scout aged youth.
Labor Day Family Scout Camp
Labor Day weekend · open to all Scouting families 2027 dates coming soon
Come spend quality family time together this Labor Day Weekend at Camp Hi-Sierra! The Family Camping opportunities are open to all Scouting families. The programs are varied enough to appeal to all ages and stages, so bring the whole family, from siblings to friends to grandparents.
- Program areas open: Crafts, Nature, Archery, Rifle, Air-powered BB, Shotgun, Climbing, Scout Skills, Foxfire, Games, Mountain Biking & More, plus a campfire and guided hikes.
- 2026 was: $65 per camper, $75 after July 1st; $30 for siblings under the age of 5; meals Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch.
Outdoor Adventure Roleplay Scenario
The Grand Moot · Scouts BSA age 2027 dates coming soon
Go on a magical adventure, defeat monsters, and solve puzzles at the Grand Moot! Each Scout will take on the role of a villager attending Grand Moot. Each villager has different magical abilities and attributes, similar to classes in a videogame or tabletop game, and must work together to complete various scenarios.
- The weekend: a Friday night board game tournament and cracker barrel, a full Saturday scenario, and everyone helps clean up Sunday morning.
- 2026 was: $70 per camper, $75 after August 15th; meals Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast; a special edition Camp Hi-Sierra die for attending.
Plan your own unit weekend
Outside of summer camp weeks the property can be rented by organized groups. Groups provide their own program and leadership. Camp facilities provide the setting.
Campsites
From $12.50 per person, per night.
12 cabins
Heated and air conditioned. From $175 a night. A minimum two night stay is required for all cabin rentals.
Dining hall and kitchen
Meeting room for 400 people. Full-size commercial kitchen.
Bringing the whole family?
Bearcub Paw and Labor Day Family Scout Camp are the weekends built for Cub Scouts and their families. Motherlode and the Roleplay weekend are Scouts BSA age events.
All adults attending Family Camp need to be registered in the BSA except for parents/guardians of Cub Scouts. If you plan to attend with youth Scouts BSA age (11-17) then all adults accompanying them will need to be registered in the BSA.
For more questions about a specific case, please consult Adult Supervision in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Weekend questions
Do we need health forms for a weekend?
Medical form Parts A & B are required, through CampDoc only.
Can we rent a cabin during an event?
There will be cabins available for rent, there is limited availability. You will still need to register for the event if you or your unit is renting a cabin. Email CHS@svmbc.org to ask.
What should we know about winter driving?
Camp Hi-Sierra sits in the Sierra Nevada mountains and winter conditions are common. Plan for snow and freezing temperatures, limited vehicle access during storms, and chain controls on Highway 108. Always check weather and road conditions before traveling.
What is the Saga of Hi-Sierra weekend?
The Saga of Hi-Sierra weekend is to complete outstanding saga service requirements. This is also an opportunity to work on projects for this coming summer. New campers can get a start on their saga rank by fulfilling the service project requirements.