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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Some comments from others wanting to save WJR

It would be a huge tragedy to see the sale of WJR. This is a park that benefits HUNDREDS
of kids throughout the year. If they indeed sell this park...they will never be able to
replace it with anything that is as helpful to our scouts, packs, troops, and crews. It
will be the beginning of the end of Long Beach Area Council.

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