Camp Emerson, located near Idyllwild in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains, offers the quality outdoor program just right for your unit, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. Winter camp, summer camp or a portal to the wilderness, Camp Emerson has it all.



Camp Wiley is Cub Scout Day Camp where boys learn many new things and have the opportunity to earn achievements and awards.

A winter season  program where fun team-building activities and Scout skills pit patrols against one another. 
Older Boy Scouts are challenged in a program aimed just for them such as rifle shooting and mountain biking.

 
Polar Cub Winter Camp is aimed at  Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout Dens, their leaders and parents.  Participants sleep in cabins and outside play games and learn fun things.

9 Reasons to Attend Camp Emerson!

  1. We offer our campers the lowest fees around!!!
  2. Our food is delicious!!!
  3. Our camp is rustic and historical (we've been around since 1919!)
  4. We have WiFi connection!!!
  5. Our camp location in Idyllwild is easily accessible!!!
  6. We offer Boy Scouts an extensive merit badge program!!!
  7. Our staff is incredible and friendly!!!
  8. We are near the Pacific Crest Trail and the San Jacinto Wilderness.    
  9. Oh, and did we mention we have a newly remodeled, heated pool?