Catalina Council - BSA

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 Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@scouting.org or 520-750-0385

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 Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@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.***
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 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 FOR CAMP LAWTON, please contact Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@scouting.org or 520-750-0385

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 Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@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.***

Campsites, ideal for patrol camping

Apache
Cochise
Gila
Hohokam
Hopi
Navajo
Oglala
Pima
Santa Cruz
Yuma
Zuni

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 Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@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 Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@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

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

The Properties and facilities of Catalina Council are maintained for the purpose of giving Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers an experience in camping and enjoyment of the outdoors. The Code of Conduct shall be the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Outdoor Code, the Guide to Safe Scouting, and the principles of Leave No Trace. The following rules apply to everyone using Catalina Council properties and facilities. Failure to comply with any rules or failure to comply with the directions of the Ranger or Campmaster can result in being asked to leave the property and possible suspension of privileges. In accordance to the Guide to Safe Scouting (GSS), Two-Deep Leadership will be maintained at all times. Co-ed units will maintain co-ed Two-Deep Leadership.

GENERAL

• The consumption, possession or use of alcohol in any form, and all controlled or illegal substances while on Catalina Council property is not permitted. Those suspected of using alcohol or drugs on Council property or under the influence will be asked to leave the property.
• Smoking is not allowed in any Council owned buildings or on Council camps. The only “smoking areas” on Camp Lawton or Double V Scout Reservation are in the parking lots in one’s car. Those found smoking anywhere else can be asked to leave the property.
• No firearms, bows and arrows, wrist rockets, slingshots, blow-guns, airsoft guns or paintball guns are allowed in the possession of any camper. No ammunition or fireworks of any kind are permitted on Council property.
• No sheath knives are permitted.
• No pets of any kind are allowed at Council camps except service animals. This is expressly meant to include parents picking their children up from activities. In any case all applicable leash and other laws regarding pets will be adhered to.
• T-shirts, caps, or other articles of clothing should not violate the Scout Oath and Law (i.e. depicting alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, or vulgar language are prohibited). This applies to ALL users.
• Under no circumstances will any fence, gate, or logs be removed to allow vehicular or foot traffic. Violators will be asked to leave the property.

VEHICLES

• All privately owned vehicles are to be parked in the camp parking lots and backed in to facilitate orderly evacuation should the need arise. When the Forest Service closes Organizational Ridge Road the only parking lot will be the main lot.
• Vehicles will not be allowed in campsites or “down to the dining hall”. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Council Ranger or Campmaster for unloading food or other large equipment at the kitchen. Only one vehicle will be allowed and must be promptly removed to the parking lot upon unloading.
• No vehicle shall carry passengers except in a seat with a seatbelt. No passengers shall ride in the beds of trucks, in the back of SUVs, on running boards, or on trailers.
• The maximum speed limit at Double V Scout Reservation is 15 MPH (or slower if dust is being raised). The maximum speed at Camp Lawton is 5 MPH.
• All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are banned from program use. No ATVs, dirt bikes, or other motorized off-road recreational vehicles are permitted at either camp. The only exception to this rule is the golf carts, quad, and four-wheeled side-by-side used by the Council Rangers or Campmaster.
• Campers and RVs are not permitted in campsites. They may be parked in parking lots only.

 

FIRES

• Campfires are only permitted in established fire rings or fireplaces and must be of reasonable size and be dead out at time of departure. Only dead and down wood may be collected for burning. No trees should be cut down or have limbs removed.

 

BUILDINGS

• All buildings are off limits (other than those properly reserved) without permission of the Camp Ranger or Campmaster.
• The Dining Hall at Camp Lawton may not be used for camping or sleeping.
• Kitchen facilities can be used only with prior permission, a reservation, and proper supervision. The Camp Ranger or Campmaster will determine proper supervision.

 

WILDLIFE

• Our camps enjoy a great variety of wildlife. At Camp Lawton there are turkeys, white tail deer, ringtails, squirrels, skunks, and the occasional mountain lion or bear (although not in several years). At Double V there are mule deer, javalina, coyotes, bobcats and many, many snakes including several varieties of rattlesnakes. All campers should make every effort to avoid contact with wildlife. In no case should any animal be molested in any way. Should a snake be encountered contact the Ranger and he will make any decisions concerning the animal.

 

COUNCIL RANGER:

The Council Ranger is an employee of Catalina Council charged with maintaining our camps and facilities. The Ranger is available to lend assistance to your unit in many areas. Get to know the Ranger – you will find that cooperation will provide many benefits. As conditions warrant, the Ranger has the right and authority to impose additional camp rules, as he deems necessary. All users must follow the Ranger’s use of camp or they will be asked to leave. Any issues that arise during your stay should be handled through the Ranger or Campmaster. Please report any damage to facilities or vandalism promptly.

Refund Policy:

All refund requests due to cancellations, MUST be emailed to Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@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.

CAMPMASTERS:

Campmasters are representatives of Catalina Council and are charged with the responsibility of supervising the property. They assist the Ranger and have the authority to enforce the camp rules and regulations.

I have read the application form and camp use policy and will agree to follow all Catalina Council Camp rules and safety procedures.

Refund Policy:

All refund requests due to cancellations, MUST be emailed to Kristin McFarland at kristin.mcfarland@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.

Camp Lawton Master Plan