Don't miss out on Great Family Activities in Del Cerro, California.
Del Cerro (Spanish for "of the hill") is a wealthy, hilly residential neighborhood of approximately 2,300 residents in the eastern part of San Diego, California. Del Cerro borders the communities of San Carlos, Allied Gardens, College Area, Grantville, and the city of La Mesa, and is adjacent to Lake Murray and San Diego State University. (Zip Code 92120)
Scouting[]
Looking for youth club activities? Several programs below help youth grow physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Some of these programs are widely recognized for both FUN and opening great career pathways, improving upon what your children may be getting from home, school or church.
This scouting program features many resources for organizing exciting outdoor adventure group activities and are available for rental by scout groups, families and other youth groups. Also find great youth discount rates to exciting family events.
- San Diego Scouting - More scouting stories for this area.
Cub Scouting (ages 6-10)[]
Cub Scout Packs holds weekly indoor/outdoor adventure activities for youth in grades K-5. Join in fun city tours, community service projects, STEM projects, nature hikes and more. Choose from Boy Packs, Girl Packs or Family Packs meeting in your neighborhood.
- See BeAScout.org to find Boy Packs, Girl Packs and/or Family Packs meeting in your neighborhood.
| Pack # | Charter Org | Location | Status | Notes |
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| Pack 310 | Mission Church of the Nazarene | Del Cerro | Boys & Girls | |
| Pack 360 | Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church | Fletcher Hills | Boys / Girls | Cub Scout Pack 360 is celebrating its 35th anniversary of Scouting in Fletcher Hills |
| Pack 928 | Kiwanis Club Of Grantville & Allied Gardens | Allied Gardens | Boys / Girls | Check out the Cub Scouts for Fun and Adventure! |
| Pack 959 | San Carlos United Methodist Church | San Carlos | Boys / Girls | making crafts, participating in ceremonies, playing games and sports, earning awards, going camping, learning new skills - |
| Pack 975 | St. Therese Parish Church | Del Cerro | Boys & Girls | Del Cerro / San Carlos / Allied Gardens |
| Pack 976 | Kiwanis of Tierrasanta | Tierrasanta | Boy / Girls | Hancock Elementary School |
| Pack 985 | Kiwanis of Tierrasanta | Tierrasanta | Boy Pack |
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Scouts BSA (ages 11-17)[]
Scouts BSA - Troops for Boys / Troops for Girls-
Weekly meetings / monthly outings / annual summer adventure trips. Scouting teaches important life and leadership skills for youth ages 11-17.
- See BeAScout.org to find Scout Troops meeting in your neighborhood.
| Troop # | Charter Org | Location | Status | Notes |
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| Troop 2 | Tierrasanta Lutheran Church | Tierrasanta CA | Boy Troop | "Troop 2...Has Fun!" |
| Troop 475 | LAC Hong Viet Cultural Center | Del Cerro CA | Boy Troop | |
| Troop 959 | San Carlos United Methodist Church | San Carlos CA | Boy Troop | "America's Finest City's Finest Troop" |
| Troop 975 | St. Therese Catholic Church | Del Cerro CA | Boy Troop | Come check out our Troop! Boy-Led-Boy-Run with a great balance of Rank Advancement-Merit Badge Pursuit-Outings-Fundraising-Service to Others |
| Troop 984 (Girls) | Kiwanis Club of Tierrasanta | Tierrasanta CA | Girl Troop | a highly diverse and skilled group of Scouters who are passionate about supporting the youth on their Scouting journeys with the ultimate goal of preparing them to always do the right thing |
| Troop 985 (Boys) | Kiwanis Club of Tierrasanta | Tierrasanta CA | Boy Troop | a highly diverse and skilled group of Scouters who are passionate about supporting the youth on their Scouting journeys with the ultimate goal of preparing them to always do the right thing
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Venturing BSA (ages 14-20)[]
Venturing BSA hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.
- See BeAScout.org to find Venturing Crews meeting in your neighborhood.
| Crew # | Charter Org | Location | Status | Notes |
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| #0016 | Adventure 16 | Alvarado Canyon | Co-ed | a selective Outdoor High Adventure Crew for young men and women ages 14 through 20 who are interested in outdoor adventure activities |
| #985 | Tierrasanta Kiwanis | Tierrasanta CA | Co-ed | Scouting Hi-Adventure |
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Sea Scouts BSA (ages 14-20)[]
Sea Scouts hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.
- See BeAScout.org to find a Sea Scout Ship close to your neighborhood.
- Sea Scouts San Diego - More local Sea Scout Ships
| Ship # | Charter Org | Location | Status | Notes |
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| Ship 1001 | San Diego Sail and Power Squadron | Fiesta Island | Co-ed | S.S.S. Fiesta Island |
| Ship 1886 | San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego Bay | Co-ed | The Sea Scout program is a hands-on way to be on the water in San Diego. |
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BSA Council Scout Camps[]
This scouting program features many resources for organizing exciting outdoor adventure group activities and are available for rental by scout groups, families and other youth groups. Also find great youth discount rates to exciting family events.
- San Diego-Imperial Council BSA - Community Activities
- California Scouts - Local Scouting News on Facebook
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Exploring (ages 14-20)[]
Exploring (ages 14-20) hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Exploring leaders volunteer their time to provide real-world career experiences for young adults. The priority of Exploring is gaining practical experience in a career field.
- See Exploring.org to find Exploring Posts near you.
- See more Exploring programs in Greater San Diego -
- San Diego Sheriff Explorer Program - Through direct interaction with working field Deputies, detectives and support staff, a young person is motivated to expand their interest in the profession of law enforcement as a career. The purpose of the program is to have responsible young men and women within the County explore all aspects of modern law enforcement. (Ages 16-20)
| Post # | Program | Location | Status | Notes |
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| #1213 | Heartland Fire Explorer Program | La Mesa / El Cajon / Lemon Grove | Co-ed | a safe and positive learning environment that exposes all members to the basic fire service fundamentals. Ultimately, this will show members what a career in the fire service is like. (ages 15-21) |
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Girls Scouts of USA[]
- Girl Scouts San Diego - Girl Scouts prepares girls to empower themselves and promotes compassion, courage, confidence, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship through activities involving camping, community service, learning first aid, and earning badges by acquiring practical skills. Girl Scouts' achievements are recognized with various special awards, including the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.
Girl Scout membership is organized according to grade, with activities designed for each level. GSUSA is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and accepts girls of all backgrounds.
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Home School Clubs[]
Community homeschool clubs are a cooperative of families who homeschool their children. It provides an opportunity for children to learn from other parents who are more specialized in certain areas or subjects. Parents can also share best practices with each other. Co-ops also provide social interaction. They may take lessons together or go on field trips. Some co-ops also offer events such as prom and graduation and shakespeare clubs for homeschoolers.
Charter schools are built on the belief that kids come first. They keep red tape and bureaucracy out of public education and give passionate teachers the freedom to do what they do best: teach. That means that charter schools are launching bright futures and sending more kids to college, especially in communities where high-quality schools are needed most.
- California Home School Network - Family home school expos in California.
- California Charter Schools Association -
- San Diego Homeschool - More listings for San Diego
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Sports[]
Team Sports[]
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Individual Sports[]
- Del Cerro Golf
- Del Cerro Tennis Club - Is a beautiful tennis club in San Diego that offers memberships for tennis, pool, spa, Women's Wellness and Kundalini Yoga
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Open Sporting Events[]
- Del Cerro 5K Fun Run
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Arts & Culture[]
City Parks & Recreation[]
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Duty To God[]
BSA A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs.
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Local Religious Groups[]
| Congregation | Location | Affiliation | Notes |
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| San Diego California East Stake | Del Cerro | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Family and YSA congregations nearby. (See also Malachi's Challenge) |
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Local Family Attractions[]
Other Local Youth Programs[]
Social Media[]
List your favorite community social media channels here. (This is another opportunity for you share your youth group or to ask questions about other youth groups nearby.
- Mission Trails Reg Park Community - (1.2K) Facebook Group.