Will J. Reid Scout Park


Since at least 1958, the 11-acre Will J. Reid Scout Camp (located in Long Beach, CA) has been a close-to-home activity base for thousands of Scouts, Scouters, and other Youth groups.

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You may or may not be aware that our local camp jewel Will J. Reid is in danger of being sold off.
For good reason? Perhaps.

As are so many in this economy, the Long Beach Area Council is struggling financially. We are indeed in the midst of one of the worst recessions in generations, with an effect that is truly profound, one that can lead to a crisis of confidence in ourselves and our leaders. But other choices can be made. The best one is for all of us to bond together and work to save our 11-acres of open space; a place that we as proud Scouts can call "home"!

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For many within our Council, WJR provides the only opportunity for camping and other
outdoor related activities. It would be a shame to sell such a valuable piece of land that
provides so much opportunity. Selling of properties that provide program opportunities
should be the last resort, only after other means have been tried and failed. Simply
estimating failure or success should not be the determining factor, real action should.

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