Long Beach Scouting

The Long Beach Area Council operates Long Beach Sea Base, a marine education facility providing PADI scuba certification programs for youth ages 10-17 in Southern California. Their Spring Break camps offer progressive diving certifications including Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver courses. The facility integrates marine conservation education with traditional water safety and snorkeling instruction. Long Beach Scouting coordinates regional Boy Scout activities including the annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, where participants construct and race wooden vehicles. The council administers CPR and First Aid certification programs through the Sea Base facility. Their annual Silver Beaver Awards ceremony recognizes sustained volunteer service within the Long Beach Scouting community. The Long Beach Area Council maintains dual focuses on maritime skills development and traditional Scouting advancement. Their structured programs operate from the Long Beach Sea Base headquarters year-round. The council serves youth members throughout the Long Beach metropolitan area through both water-based and land-based Scouting activities.