2018

White Stag Sierra at Camp Robert Cole during early July is attended by youth from New York State, Mexico, China, and California. Larry Challis completed his fifth year as Program Director. White Stag Monterey completed…

2019

At White Stag Sierra, Sandie Powell is Phase 1 advisor, Stacey Bauer (former White Stag Monterey cookie) is Phase 2 advisor, and Geoff Nelson (former White Stag Monterey phase advisor) is Phase 3 advisor. Mark…

2020

After five years of leadership, Larry Challis stepped down as Program Director and Mark Weyland was selected in his place. Mark first attended White Stag as a candidate in 1980 in Phase 1 Patrol Member…

2021

White Stag Monterey sets its fees for its two camp dates for June 20-26 and July 18-24, 2021 at $459. White Stag Sierra plans on one week of camp from July 11-17. Mark Weyland is…

High Sierra Gallery

The views and scenery never stop in the Tahoe National Forest. There are a dozen nearby lakes within hiking distance. No car caravans to get you there, no cross country through thick bush or high…

Hands-on learning

We believe leadership can be learned. You’re not born with it and you don’t learn it in school. White Stag camp is your chance to practice leadership skills with other kids your age. Outdoor fun…

White Stag is spelled F U N

Participants come to White Stag for the first time because their friends told them it’s fun. Without exception, when you ask what they remember about summer camp, it’s “fun”. High-adventure fun with a purpose High-adventure…

Developing youth since 1958

Saturday, August 26, 2017 marks the beginning of the 60th year of the White Stag Youth Leadership Development program. In 1968, I attended the program as a nervous, skinny 13 year old. Four days before,…

The Miracle on Maxwell Mesa

National BSA Pilot Test of White Stag Reprinted from Scouting Magazine Copyright 1971 By Dick Pryce On a cool but cloudless evening last July, a select handful of Scouters from all over the country gathered outside the…

Our adult leadership team

The adult leaders of White Stag Sierra are all trained volunteers. Some first attended the program as a youth, and some have children attending the program today. They all love the impact White Stag has…