 Decker Canyon Camp is a year-round facility, originally established by the Builders of Youth, an organization of Los Angeles Businessmen interested in providing youth an opportunity for outdoor living and self-reliance. The camp, today, has expanded from being primarily a youth camp, to being used by families and groups. Decker is a 38 acre tent camping site located in the rustic and rugged Santa Monica Mountains a few miles from the Pacific Ocean on State Highway 23. It is a primitive area with trees, small canyons, gulleys, hills and hiking trails. Groups plan their own activities and program. Emphasis is on self-reliance, exploration and nature study. Campers can remain in camp to explore the terrain or travel to nearby beaches to fish and swim.
Decker Canyon Camp is located at 3133 S. Decker Canyon Road Malibu, CA 90265. It has accommodations for 150 campers. Each site is named for an Indian tribe, such as Mohican Lane, Piute Grove, Apache Point and Cheyenne Bridge. These sites contain cooking shelters with wood and charcoal stoves. Surrounding each site are tables, benches and areas suitable for pitching tents and playing volleyball. Running water is available. A campfire circle is available for evening programs. There is also a main shower and restroom complex in the center of the camp. For more information, call the Camping Section Office at 213-485-4853, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. The phone at Decker Canyon Camp is 310-457-3267.
CAMPOUTS - Boys leave from Lincoln Middle School at 7AM. All boys should bring a sack lunch for Saturday and about $5.00 to buy lunch on the trip home. Boys are returned to their homes Sunday afternoon, usually between 2-4PM Scouts must be in full uniform traveling to and from camp and are responsible for bringing the required gear. Patrol leaders are responsible for arranging food for their patrol and costs are shared. Recruits have slightly different arrangements. Get more information at troop2bsa.org/~troop2/
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