San Diego, California Youth Clubs

**Don't miss out on Great Family Activities in San Diego, California**.

San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest in California. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.

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## Scouting

Looking for youth club activities? Several programs below help youth grow physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Some of these programs are widely recognized for both FUN and opening great career pathways, improving upon what your children may be getting from home, school or church.

This scouting program features many resources for organizing exciting outdoor adventure group activities and are available for rental by scout groups, families and other youth groups. Also find great youth discount rates to exciting family events.

* **San Diego Scouting**
* **See North San Diego, California Youth Clubs**

###  Cub Scouting (ages 6-10)

**Cub Scout Packs** holds weekly indoor/outdoor adventure activities for youth in grades K-5. Join in fun city tours, community service projects, STEM projects, nature hikes and more. Choose from Boy Packs, Girl Packs or Family Packs meeting in your neighborhood.

* **See BeAScout.org** to find Boy Packs, Girl Packs and/or Family Packs meeting in your neighborhood.

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###  Scouts BSA (ages 11-17)

**Scouts BSA - Troops for Boys / Troops for Girls**-

Weekly meetings / monthly outings / annual summer adventure trips. Scouting teaches important life and leadership skills for youth ages 11-17.

* **See BeAScout.org** to find Scout Troops meeting in your neighborhood.
* San Diego Catholic Committee on Scouting - Delivering Catholic Youth Ministry Through Scouting Programs - The Diocese of San Diego -​Catholic Committee on Scouting.

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###  Venturing BSA (ages 14-20)

 **Venturing BSA** hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.

* **See BeAScout.org** to find Venturing Crews meeting in your neighborhood.

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###  Sea Scouts BSA (ages 14-20)

 **Sea Scouts** hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.

* **See BeAScout.org** to find a Sea Scout Ship close to your neighborhood.
* **Sea Scouts San Diego** - More local Sea Scout Ships

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### BSA Council Scout Camps

This scouting program features many resources for organizing exciting outdoor adventure group activities and are available for rental by scout groups, families and other youth groups. Also find great youth discount rates to exciting family events.

* San Diego-Imperial Council BSA - Community Activities
* California Scouts - Local Scouting News on Facebook

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###  Exploring (ages 14-20)

 **Exploring (ages 14-20)** hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Exploring leaders volunteer their time to provide real-world career experiences for young adults. The priority of Exploring is gaining practical experience in a career field.

* **See Exploring.org** to find Exploring Posts near you.
* **See more Exploring programs in Greater San Diego** -
* **San Diego Sheriff Explorer Program** - Through direct interaction with working field Deputies, detectives and support staff, a young person is motivated to expand their interest in the profession of law enforcement as a career. The purpose of the program is to have responsible young men and women within the County explore all aspects of modern law enforcement. (Ages 16-20)

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### Girls Scouts of USA

* **Girl Scouts San Diego** - Girl Scouts prepares girls to empower themselves and promotes compassion, courage, confidence, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship through activities involving camping, community service, learning first aid, and earning badges by acquiring practical skills. Girl Scouts' achievements are recognized with various special awards, including the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.

Girl Scout membership is organized according to grade, with activities designed for each level. GSUSA is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and accepts girls of all backgrounds.

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## Home School Clubs

Community homeschool clubs are a cooperative of families who homeschool their children. It provides an opportunity for children to learn from other parents who are more specialized in certain areas or subjects. Parents can also share best practices with each other. Co-ops also provide social interaction. They may take lessons together or go on field trips. Some co-ops also offer events such as prom and graduation and shakespeare clubs for homeschoolers.

Charter schools are built on the belief that kids come first. They keep red tape and bureaucracy out of public education and give passionate teachers the freedom to do what they do best: teach. That means that charter schools are launching bright futures and sending more kids to college, especially in communities where high-quality schools are needed most.

* **California Home School Network** - Family home school expos in California.
* **California Charter Schools Association** -
* **San Diego Homeschool** - More listings for San Diego
* **Christian Family Schools of San Diego** - promotes, encourages, and supports private Christian homeschooling and includes a number of local support groups in communities throughout San Diego County.  We also organize events and activities available to members and non-members.  Additionally, CFS encourages communication among private home education leaders by hosting leadership meetings and training several times a year.
* **Excel Academy - San Diego** - a public San Diego Homeschool program that provides a personalized education and learning plan to students from TK to 12th grade. We make parent involvement a priority by giving them the opportunity to design a homeschool program that is personalized for their student. Our goal is to give students the support and tools to develop and achieve their individual learning goals, while thriving and growing in a nurturing environment.
* **Learning With Jenny** - Learning with Jenny Tutor for Bonsall, Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, La Costa, La Jolla, Oceanside, Poway, Ranch Santa Fe, San Diego, San Luis Rey, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Torrey Pines, Vista. Homeschooling, elementary school, middle school, high school, SAT, ACT, college preparation, special needs, CBEST, RICA, CSET -

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## Sports

### Team Sports

* San Diego Inline Hockey - Fastest game on 4 wheels at the Escondido Sports Center
* Rush Field Hockey - Find local leagues, camps, clinics and trainings near you.
* San Diego District Hockey League- Ice Plex Hockey Facility,
* FootGolf San Diego - Mission Bay Course
* AYSO 780 - Kearney Mesa Youth Soccer
* Notts Forest Football Club- Youth Soccer - Kearney Mesa
* **Coastal Dragons Youth Rugby** - The rugby culture is truly unique and teaches the children respect and sportsmanship.

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### Individual Sports

* Chira Tennis Academy - Ramona / Poway - a high performance academy that offers training programs for all levels and ages from beginners to top sectional and national players.
* Bayshore Bikeway - 24-mile bikeway with spectacular views of the San Diego waterfront. The bikeway takes you through the cities of Imperial Beach, Coronado, National City, Chula Vista and San Diego.
* On The Rise Tennis Academy - Nationally ranked players, high school varsity and junior varsity players, satellite and novice players, we have every level to fit your child’s needs.
* Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club -
* Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center -

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### Open Sporting Events

* **Grape Day 5K (Oct)** - a 5K fun run for everyone from elite runners to casual walkers, so bring the whole family out for a good time! Each runner will receive a finishers medal, a cool tech shirt and an even cooler swag bag plus many more goodies!
* **Zombie Escape 5K (Aug)** - San Diego has fallen to the zombie pandemic and has once again pushed the human race to the brink of extinction. Your only chance of survival is through the hoard of zombies awaiting you as you look to escape to the safe zone... The escape route is a 3 mile trail and bike path loop around Kit Carson Park in Escondido.
* **Mardi Gras 10K and 5K Trail Run (March?)** - Lake Hodges / Rancho Bernardo Community Park - Family Friendly event - The Mardi Gras Run is all about the celebration so feel free to dress up in your best Carnival outfits and have some fun while you run the trails.

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## City Parks & Recreation

* **4S Ranch Sports Park** - a 25-acre community park near Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Peñasquitos. This sports complex features six baseball/softball fields, six soccer/multipurpose fields, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a roller-hockey rink. This complex is committed to serving the needs of recreational youth sports organizations.
* **Glassman Recreation Center** - (Rancho Bernardo) - 38 acres that offer two play areas, eight ballfields, two outdoor basketball courts, six tennis courts, areas for lawn bowling, a gazebo, a senior center, an indoor gymnasium and rooms available for rent.

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## Duty To God

* **BSA Religious Emblems Program**

BSA A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs.

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## Local Family Attractions

* See Also : San Diego County, California Family Attractions
* Mormon Battalion Center at San Diego - Virtual Tours / In-Person Family Tours - A curious piece of San Diego History.

## Social Media

List your favorite community social media channels here. (This is another opportunity for you share your youth group or to ask questions about other youth groups nearby.

* San Diego County, California Social Media

## Service Opportunities

Find more opportunities for family service projects in your community:

* JustServe.org
* Knights of Buena Creek - Find more service opportunities in North County.

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