Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center

Cubmasters and parents: your summer planning isn't finished yet if you're not signed up! Dust off your boots and head back to the 1840s for the first-ever 2026 Cub Resident Camp: Gold Rush.

Cub Scouts will spend three days at Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center creating their own mining town, competing for the motherlode, enjoying campfire songs and skits, and taking part in pioneer crafts, games, themed treats, and classic outdoor adventure.

August 2–5, 2026
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 3:00 PM
Youth: $425
Adults: $300

Save $50 with early bird registration by June 28.

This is a brand-new Cub Scout camping experience built around fun, teamwork, and the kind of memories Scouts talk about long after camp is over.

Register today: https://scoutingevent.com/039-GoldRush2026

Calling All Scouters! —We could use your help sharing something exciting!

Our summer day camps—Adventure Camp and Junior Adventure Camp—are more than just a great week outdoors. For many families, they’re the first introduction to what Scouting is all about. It’s where kids try something new, build confidence, and start to see what they’re capable of.

And for us, it’s one of the most effective ways to connect with new families and grow Scouting here in Orange County.

You know the impact of this program. You’ve seen the growth, the friendships, the confidence that comes from it. Help us share that story.

If you’re able, please take a moment to share the article below on your Facebook. It’s a simple step that helps more families discover the experience.

Why Summer Day Camp Matters More in 2026 Less screen time, more growth: IROEC’s Adventure and Junior Adventure camps give kids an active, local summer built around outdoors.

Something new is making waves 🌊 Developed right here in Orange County, this badge was inspired by our coastline, our culture, and the countless Scouts who call the ocean their playground. We’re incredibly proud to help lead the way in bringing this experience to life.

From reading the ocean to catching your first wave, Scouts can now explore the fundamentals of surfing while building confidence, balance, and respect for the power of the sea.

Who’s ready to paddle out?

Science at the OEC has been pretty fun lately.

During Outdoor Science School, students got to play around with things like fog bubbles and dry ice—watching science actually happen right in their hands. It’s one thing to read about it, but way cooler when you can see it, feel it, and try it yourself.

Lots of curiosity, a little chaos, and some really cool moments along the way.

Who else loves Outdoor Science School?🥹

Looking back on an amazing 2025 at Ed Laird Scout Camp at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center.