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Scout-O-Rama (SOR) is a community event organized by the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America, and our volunteers to showcase what Scouting is all about! Scout-O-Rama 2024 will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9am-4pm, and is free for all ages—both boys and girls! Families interested in learning more about Scouting are encouraged to attend and participate. It’s going to be a fantastic day full of adventure!
Scout-O-Rama 2024 will be held at the Ed Laird Scout Camp, Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (IROEC), and will feature activities such as zip lining, pioneering, archery, Scout Dutch oven cooking, games, BB guns, Scouting skills, camping, Pinewood Derby, gold panning, food trucks, community partners, a science center, and more!
Let’s give back to our community! As part of our Day of Service activities, we will be collecting Canned Food at the SCC Parking location and at the IROEC. There are people in our community that need our help. Please consider giving!
Scout-O-Rama is Saturday November 16, 2024 and will be at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center in Irvine Regional Park. Parking and transportation into the event is free and offsite.
In support of our Scouting Day of Service, we’re asking everyone to bring a can of food (or more) to our bus location at Santiago Canyon College. We will also have a pickup at the IROEC. Let’s support those in need in Orange County as we come into the Holiday Season!
All attendees need tickets and they are free. Use the “Event Tickets” link at the top of this page to secure your attendance in advance.
When Guests arrive at the IROEC they’ll be directed to check-in at Harrison Hall.
Parking is free in our reserved lots at Santiago Canyon College for people going to Scout-O-Rama. Look for our ORANGE feather flags!
* Santiago Canyon College may be hosting other events on the day of Scout-O-Rama. If you choose to park in those areas, you may be charged $5.
Bus transportation is free for people going to Scout-O-Rama. We will have bus service from SCC to/from the IROEC.
Yes, any youth wanting to participate in adventure activities will need to complete the electronic waiver during registration and show it to receive an Adventure Pass. You must have an Adventure Pass to participate in activities such as Zipline, Archery, BB Gun and Tomahawk.
The waiver is included as part of our electronic registration process. Please review the waiver for any age, size, etc. restrictions that may apply to activities. Participants will need to show their Admission ticket (electronic or print out), to prove they’ve accepted liability.
Click Here to view the Event Waiver.
Scout-O-Rama officially opens at 9am with our Unit Flag Ceremony. Adventure areas will be in operation until 3pm, Booths until 4pm. The following are other events occurring:
We have some amazing Food Trucks with us all day. They will be located on the road, behind the Solar Awnings near Kennedy Meadows. The vendors are sharing their proceeds with us, so let’s chow!
Yes, we recommend everyone bring their own water bottle to refill and rehydrate. In addition to refill stops, we will also have water and other goodies for sale at the Food Trucks and in the Outpost.
No, this is not a ‘drop off’ event. This is a family or unit event. Every youth attending must be accompanied by an adult.
Do you need to complete your Live Scan fingerprinting? Fill out, Print and bring these forms and you can complete at SOR!
Yes, the IROEC will be open all day Friday November 15th from 2pm Noon to 8pm to drop off and setup your booths. You can, if necessary leave a unit trailer at the IROEC to facilitate tear down. Please talk to a staff representative before leaving a trailer, to ensure it is properly parked.
Please make sure your EZ-UP(s) are staked into the ground and any supplies you leave are properly covered. We don’t want wind or morning dew ruining your items.
There will not be the option to drop off gear Saturday morning due to park entry logistics.
Please consider the following when planning your teardown.
Thank you for your understanding and assistance.
The contents of a booth are 100% the responsibility of the unit. You will need to bring your own EZ-UP, tables, chairs, etc. You pick the right booth size for you. Most units use a 10×10 or a 10×20, but some need larger. If you are doing dutch oven or camp cooking as your event, please see that FAQ.
Please make sure your EZ-UP(s) are staked into the ground and any supplies you leave are properly covered. We don’t want wind or morning dew ruining your items.
No, units will need to bring EZ Ups and tables if they are needed for the activity
Due to transportation challenges, any resupplying would need to be easily transported on the buses. Bringing shopping type bags aboard will be acceptable. Depending on time of day and number of people seeking transportation, we cannot guarantee larger items like ice chests will fit. People requiring transport will take precedence over supplies.
On Friday and Saturday evening, we will have the road around the main area open to facilitate unloading and loading. There will be no access on Sunday. Once you unload, you must immediately move your vehicle off the road to the main parking lot. You can not leave your car on the road while setting up your booth or tearing down.
No vehicles will be allowed on any grass areas.
Yes, you are responsible for all your own trash and cleanup. We will have a dumpster available. Trash is not to be left at any of existing cans, it should only be put in the dumpster. If you are cooking and have coals, you need to manage during your activity. We will show you a place to put later.
We need your help to have the best event possible. We have multiple areas needing assistance. Please do not assume that someone else will help. We need every unit to ask itself, “where will we help”?
Don’t assume you know how this will work!
An Adventure Pass is your ticket to participate in activities such as Zip Line, Archery, BB Gun, Tomahawk, etc. To participate in an Adventure activity, you will need to register for an Event Ticket and agree to the Event Waiver.
Adventure passes will available 60 minutes prior to the adventure time. You must show your Event Ticket with liability acceptance to secure a pass. Adventures run from 9:00am to 3:00pm. See this example schedule, to better understand the process.
Scouts – There will be more passes available early in the morning (9:00am to 10:30am), plan accordingly.
Each Adventure will vary and are limited. See list below, per adventure. Our goal is to have as many youth experience an Adventure at Scout-O-Rama as possible, and spend less time waiting in lines.
Adventure Pass Rules:
First Adventure report time is 9:000am, last report time is 3pm. Passes will be available 1 hour prior to scheduled report time. Each Adventure is approximately 60 minutes long, including training.
Anaheim Ducks Quad Zipline
Archery / BB-Gun
Click to view the 2024 Scout-O-Rama Map!
If you weren’t able to join one of our Townhall Meetings, we’ve linked a copy of the presentation here for your review.
Invite everyone you know! Share on Social Media! Below is a flyer you can share with your chartered org, your church, your school, sports teams, boys & girls clubs, etc. The flyer is a PDF form where you can easily add information about your unit! We all need to be promoting this amazing event to grow our membership. You can also use our Social Media assets further down on the page.
Townhall meetings are an opportunity for Scouters to meet with event leadership, to understand the plans, how we’re addressing challenges from 2023 and how you can help make 2024 a successful event. You only need to attend one meeting, agenda is the same for both.
Meeting is hosted on Microsoft Teams. Meetings will open 5 min before start time. Click below to Join
Link to Townhall option #1
Wednesday at 6pm
Link to Townhall option #2
Saturday at 10am
Link to Townhall option #3
Monday at 7pm
Follow these 3 simple steps and begin your Scouting journey.
Select your preferred program(s) (i.e., Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing), enter your zip code, choose your nearest unit, and select APPLY NOW.
Create an account with my.scouting.org, complete the application, and make a payment.
Download the My Scouting app, contact your unit’s leader, and begin your Scouting journey!
The following is a sample Adventure Pass schedule. Number of passes available per adventure will vary. Our goal is to have as many youth experience an Adventure at Scout-O-Rama as possible, and spend less time in lines. Each adventure is approximately 60 minutes and includes training time.
| Adventure | Passes Open | Activity Time |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | 7:30 am | 8:30 am |
| Archery | 8:00 am | 9:00 am |
| Archery | 8:30 am | 9:30 am |
| Archery | 9:00 am | 10:00 am |
| Archery | 9:30 am | 10:30 am |
| Archery | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Archery | 10:30 am | 12:00 pm |
| Archery | 11:00 am | 12:30 pm |
| Archery | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm |
| Archery | 12:30 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Archery | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Archery | 1:30 pm | 2:30 pm |
| Archery | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
This copy of the waiver is for reference and easier reading. You will agree to the waiver electronically, as part of event registration.
Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization
I understand that, if any information I/we have provided is found to be inaccurate, it may limit and/or eliminate the opportunity for participation in any event or activity. The participant has permission to engage in adventure activities described, except as specifically noted by me or the health-care provider.
I understand that participation in Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America (OCBSA) activities involves the risk of personal injury, including death, due to the physical, mental, and emotional challenges in the activities offered. Information about those activities may be obtained from the venue, activity coordinators, or your local council. I also understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to follow instructions and abide by all applicable rules and the standards of conduct.
In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that efforts will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person by the medical provider and/or adult leader. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose protected health information to the adult in charge, camp medical staff, camp management, and/or any physician or health-care provider involved in providing medical care to the participant. Protected Health Information/Confidential Health Information (PHI/CHI) under the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, 45 C.F.R. §§160.103, 164.501, etc. seq., as amended from time to time, includes examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant’s parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant’s ability to continue in the program activities.
(If applicable) I have carefully considered the risk involved and hereby give my informed consent for my child to participate in all activities offered in the program. I further authorize the sharing of the information on this registration with any OCBSA volunteers or professionals who need to know of medical conditions that may require special consideration in conducting Scouting activities.
Assumption of Risk
With appreciation of the dangers and risks associated with programs and activities, on my own behalf and/or on behalf of my child, I hereby fully and completely release and waive any and all claims for personal injury, death, or loss that may arise against the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with any program or activity.
Photographs/Video
I also hereby assign and grant to the local council and the Boy Scouts of America, as well as their authorized representatives, the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/ videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my child at all Scouting activities, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all liability from such use and publication. I further authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the OCBSA, and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.
Shooting Sports (Archery, BB Gun, Wrist Rocket, Tomahawk)
Injuries and accidents can be near eliminated when safety rules are followed. Participants will show clear knowledge of the
safety rules and procedures prior to using any equipment. Participants will be taught proper form, safety rules and general
knowledge of the equipment. Participants will be expected to adhere to all safety rules and follow guidelines on the care
of equipment. Anyone ignoring or not the following expectations maybe sidelined from the activity until sufficient
retraining has occurred to ensure everyone’s safety. Participants under 8 must be always accompanied by an adult one-on-one. No personal or outside equipment is permitted.
* California Penal Code Section 12552: Every person who furnishes any BB device to any minor, without the express or implied permission of the parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Adventure Hill (Zip Line, High Ropes, Low Ropes, & Climbing)
Adventure Hill activities offered at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center involve a certain degree of risk that could result in
injury or fatality. All participants shall be provided with and instructed in the proper use of helmet, harnesses, belay equipment and
other items required to complete each specific challenge area safely. Participants will be taught proper form, safety rules and general knowledge of the equipment. All participants will be expected to adhere to all safety rules and follow guidelines for proper care of equipment. Participants MUST always follow the instruction of the of IROEC staff. Anyone not adhering or following activity
expectation may be sidelined from the activity until sufficient retraining has occurred to ensure safety. No personal or outside
equipment is permitted.
Weight Restrictions: Zip Line and High Ropes Course- Participants must weigh between 50 lbs. and 275 lbs. Climbing Tower-
Participants must weigh between 30 lbs. and 275 lbs.
Age Restrictions: Zip-Line & Climbing- Minimum 5 years of age. Low Ropes- Minimum 8 years of age. High Ropes- Minimum 11 years of age. Participants must fit into all required safety equipment properly regardless of weight or age.
Aquatics (Swimming, Water Sports, Water Slide)
All participants will be expected to adhere to all safety rules and follow instructions of the IROEC Aquatic Staff and Lifeguards.
Anyone not following expectation may be sidelined from the activity until sufficient retraining have occurred to ensure everyone’s
safety. An adult must accompany children 5 years and under, one-on-one in the water at all times.
Other Activities
Other available activities at the IROEC include but are not limited to: Mine Immersion, Wacky Science Immersion, Lawn Games, Team Building Games, Breakout Box, Ranch Immersion.
All Activities
All activities and programs at the IROEC follow the standards of the Boy Scouts of America, American Camp Association (ACA), American Red Cross, or Association of Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT).
CLOSED TOE SHOES ARE SUGGESTED IN ALL AREAS. MANY ACTIVITIES REQUIRE THEM FOR SAFETY.
NOTE: Due to the nature of programs and activities, the Boy Scouts of America and local councils cannot continually monitor compliance of program participants or any limitations imposed upon them by parents or medical providers. However, so that leaders can be as familiar as possible with any limitations, list any restrictions imposed on a child participant in connection with programs or activities in this registration.
In consideration of the benefits to be derived and after carefully considering the risk involved and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an organization in which participation is voluntary, and having full confidence that precautions will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of myself (and any minor children for whom I have the capacity to contract), I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given the participant identified below, my consent to participate in the Recreational Activities available at The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center* (IROEC).
In consideration of accepting this registration, and to the extent permitted by law, I hereby agree to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless on behalf of myself (and any minor children for whom I have the capacity to contract), the IROEC, the Boy Scouts of America, Orange County Council, event staff, activity coordinators, all employees, volunteers, or other organizations associated with IROEC from and against any and all liabilities, claims, penalties, losses, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether related to bodily injury, property damage or any other form of injury or loss to myself (and to any minor children for whom I have the capacity to contract), caused by any negligent act or omission of the IROEC or its officers, clients, agents or employees, arising out of or in any way related to participation in the activity for which I (and any minor children for whom I have the capacity to contract) am registering.
I give permission to the IROEC to take photographs of me, my children, and any minor children for whom I have the capacity to contract while participating in this activity for use in future publicity and understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use.
In case of emergency, I hereby give my permission to the physician selected by the IROEC, to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for myself or any minor children for whom I have the capacity to contract.
I acknowledge that the activities to which this release applies can be dangerous and as a result of signing below, I am accepting those risks for myself and for any minor participants for whom I can contract.
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER.
