Camp Joe Scherman

, the scenic property features rolling terrain, towering pines, a junior Olympic-size pool, two lakes, and miles of trailing for hiking and exploring.

Camper activities include backpacking, sailing, canoing, archery, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, nature exploration, camping skills, games, drama, rock climbing, campfires, outdoor cooking and more.

History

Joe Scherman (Born 1902) was California's first state ranger and was intimately involved in GSCOC's purchase of the propety that Camp Scherman now resides upon. All convert|700|acre|km2 were originally owned by James Wellman a somewhat legendary big game hunter and good friend of Joe Scherman. Scherman helped GSCOC negotiate with Wellman over the property and in 1959 the first convert|560|acre|km2 were purchased from Wellam for $96,500. Eighteen years later, in 1977, the final convert|140|acre|km2 were purchased from the Wellman family to complete the property line that exists today.

ee also

*Scouting in California

External links

*" [http://www.gscoc.org Girl Scout Council of Orange County] "
*" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFcvRO5_u8 2006 Staff Slide Show] "