Council Camps
Catalina Council is proud to offer two unique camping experiences.
Double V Scout Ranch
The Double V Scout Ranch offers a desert camping experience with access to mountain hiking trails, a Olympic size pool, obstacle course and sports arena. Double V Scout Ranch is located near to the many tourist attractions that Tucson and Southern Arizona has to offer. Our campsites are available for rental all year round.
*TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE DOUBLE V, please contact Joanie Rivard at joanie.leerivard@scouting.org or 520-750-0385
Also, if you would like to visit Double V to check out the camp has to offer, please contact Tom Tracy to make an appointment tom.tracy@scouting.org OR 520-256-3181
Double V Scout Ranch is located on South Kinney Road six miles (10 km) southwest of Tucson, near Cat Mountain. The 360-acre ranch was acquired on a long-term lease from the Bureau of Land Management in 1969. It is used for both Cub Scout and Boy Scout camping and events. Improvements include a large stone Ramada equipped with picnic tables, restrooms, and water misters for cooling. The ranch also has an Olympic-size swimming pool.
***All refund requests due to cancellations, MUST be emailed to Joanie Rivard at joanie.leerivard@scouting.org at least 2 weeks prior to the arrival date of your event to be considered for refund. Otherwise, no refund will be given.***
Below is directions to camp along with a map of camp:
Double V Map
Facilities
Olympic Size Swimming Pool (Summer only): All groups using the pool must have one person with safe swim defense for every twenty people. A copy of these cards MUST accompany the reservation form. You will also need to have the card in your possession and shown to the ranger, upon request or prior to using the pool.
Ramada Grande for large gathering activities
Public Address System
Volleyball court
Horseshoe pit
Sports Ramada
Volleyball court
Horseshoe pit
Frisbee Golf course
Obstacle Course
Ball Field
Campfire Bowl
Archery Range
Double V Scout Ranch
Campsites, ideal for patrol camping
Rattlesnake
Red Feather
Coyote
Road Runner
Saguaro
Amistad-Arison
Anaconda
Mulcahy Outpost
Camp Lawton
Camp Lawton is located in the Catalina mountains, about 60 minutes from Tucson, where mountain biking and hiking trails are abundant. In the summer it is generally 20 degrees cooler than Tucson and in the winter it is located just below Ski Valley. Many improvements have been ongoing at Camp Lawton. Improvements include the dining hall, staff cabins, pool, campsites, archery range, air rifle range, and campfire bowl. Cabins and campsites are available for rental all year round.
*TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AND/OR CHECK AVAILABILITY FOR CAMP LAWTON,
Also, if you would like to visit Lawton to check out the camp has to offer, please contact Joanie Rivard to make an appointment. joanie.leerivard@scouting.org
Camp Lawton has been leased from the US forest service since 1921 and has been continuously operated by the Boy Scouts of America, Catalina Council. It is located in the Santa Catalina mountains outside of Tucson, Arizona.
***All refund requests due to cancellations, MUST be emailed to Joanie Rivard at joanie.leerivard@scouting.org at least 2 weeks prior to the arrival date of your event to be considered for refund. Otherwise, no refund will be given.***
Below is a map of camp:
Below is directions to camp:
Campsites, ideal for patrol camping
Apache
Cochise
Gila
Hohokam
Hopi
Navajo
Oglala
Pima
Santa Cruz
Yuma
Zuni
Camp Lawton Adirondacks
Camp Lawton Adirondacks
72 acres located on Mt. Lemmon. Camping youth for 93 years in Southern Arizona. Serves 700+ Boy Scouts every summer in week-long camping sessions.
***All refund requests due to cancellations, MUST be emailed to Joanie Rivard at joanie.leerivard@scouting.org at least 2 weeks prior to the arrival date of your event to be considered for refund. Otherwise, no refund will be given.***
Concern
Currently campers stay in canvas tents on wooden platforms that require ongoing maintenance and support.
Goal
Our goal is to provide a superior outdoor experience for our Scouts at camp.
Proposed Solution
Build a more permanent Adirondack that will sleep two people. Adirondack would have Trex decking, Hardy plank siding, metal roofs, and built-in bunks. This solution will decrease maintenance time and costs and enable us to spend funds on providing a great outdoor experience for our youth at camp.
Benefits
Much better sleeping accommodations for Scouts and Scouters that attend camp. Will also make Camp Lawton usable year-round. Adirondacks will be usable for non-Scouting groups that want to use Camp Lawton and enjoy Mt. Lemmon.
*TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE ADIRONDACKS, please contact Joanie Rivard at joanie.leerivard@scouting.org or 520-750-0385
Details
Number to build—110 Adirondacks to sleep 220 people in camp.
Cost to build—$1,500 per Adirondack; $165,000 total cost.
Building details—Scouting volunteers will build and place Adirondacks around camp.
Giving
If you wish to purchase an Adirondack, a plaque with your name will be placed on the Adirondack recognizing your gift.
If you would like to make one payment in full for an Adirondack please use the Camp Lawton Credit Card Giving Link below.
If you would like to purchase an Adirondack but would like to set up your own payment schedule and be invoiced by Catalina Council please call 520.750.0385 or email Ken Tucker at Ken.Tucker@Scouting.org to make arrangements.
All donations are tax deductible.
Angel Charities Camp Lawton Improvement Projects
Angel Charities Camp Lawton Improvement Projects
Camp Lawton and Boy Scouts of America
Selected as a 2015 Angel Charity for Children Grant Recipient
Angel Charity for Children announced that they are granting $275,000 to the Catalina Council, Boy Scouts of America for projects at Camp Lawton.
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about this amazing news:
What are the projects being funded by Angel Charity for Children?
The projects being funded are designed to improve the sleeping and eating facilities at Camp Lawton. Specifically, the projects are (select each project for more details and information about that particular project):
75 New Adirondacks throughout the camp
Dining Hall Deck to increase seating capacity
Kamper Kitchen in the Cabin area
New Tables and Chairs for the Dining Hall
How will the projects be built?
Most of the projects are being built with volunteer help. The Frontiersman will give updated details on work days at Camp Lawton for the projects.
When does the funding come to the Council?
The funding from Angel Charity for Children will not come to the Council until the projects have been completed and at the earliest April of 2016. The Council is securing a line of credit to provide funding now to begin the projects. The cost of the line of credit is built into the grant from Angel Charity for Children.
When will the projects be built?
The Adirondacks are beginning immediately. We will try to build as many as possible before summer camp begins in June. Our progress will be determined by the number of volunteers helping with the project.
The Dining Hall deck and Kamper Kitchen need permits approved by Pima County before construction can begin. Our hope is to complete the Dining Hall deck prior to summer camp. The Kamper Kitchen is a material kit that has to be pre-fabricated and delivered to Camp Lawton.
How can people help?
Please volunteer to help with construction of the projects. Many hands make light work. There are many tasks for those with little construction experience and skills. The Frontiersman will have details on work days. You can also contact Kevin Rio, Council Ranger, directly by emailing him at kevin.rio@scouting.org to schedule time to help out.
How will the summer camp program be impacted?
Hopefully, several projects can be completed prior to the beginning of summer camp. Construction within camp will be suspended during the summer camp program with the exception of the Kamper Kitchen which is being built in the cabin or staff area and should not impact the program.
Can we use the money for other things?
No. The funds are restricted by the donor, Angel Charity for Children, for the purpose of the projects which were listed above and approved for the grant.
Thank you to Angel Charity for Children and their wonderful support of Camp Lawton this year!
Catalina Council Camp Rules
Catalina Council Camp Rules
Refund Policy:
All refund requests due to cancellations, MUST be emailed to Joanie Rivard at joanie.leerivard@scouting.org at least 2 weeks prior to the arrival date of your event to be considered for refund. Otherwise, no refund will be given.
