Don't miss out on Great Family Activities in La Mesa, California.
La Mesa is a city in San Diego County, located 9 miles (14 km) east of Downtown San Diego in Southern California. Its civic motto is "the Jewel of the Hills." (Zip Codes 91941-91944)
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.
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 51 | St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church | La Mesa | Boy Pack | Monthly Outings include activities such as: Camping, Hiking, Back Packing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Kayaking, Rafting, Biking, Horseback Riding, Sporting Events and Skiing. |
| Pack 308 | BPOE Elks Lodge #168 | La Mesa | Boy Pack | Our mission at Pack 308 is to provide a positive place and program where boys can enjoy safe, wholesome activities of Cub Scouting while focusing on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service. |
| Pack 319 | St Andrews Episcopal Church | La Mesa | Boy Pack | We draw scouts from Lemon Avenue Elementary School and the surrounding La Mesa Area. We are a very active and fun-oriented pack. |
| Pack 355 | Parent Teachers Guild Of Santa Sophia | Spring Valley | Boys / Girls | Cub Scout Pack 355 welcomes Families with kids K-5th grade. Cub Scout Pack 355 le da la bienvenida a familias y a todos los niños de K-5to. |
| 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 362 | Foothills United Methodist Church | La Mesa | Boy Pack | We are an active Pack, with monthly activities throughout the year. We believe in including the whole family in our scouting adventures!
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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 51 (Boys) | St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church | La Mesa CA | Boy Troop | Chartered in 1921. We are a boy led troop that subscribes to the guidelines of the BSA & Centennial Quality Unit. |
| Troop 51 (Girls) | St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church | La Mesa CA | Girl Troop | |
| Troop 308 (Girls) | St. Albans Episcopal Church | El Cajon | Girl Troop | We're a small but mighty Scout Troop. We would love for you to join us to learn the Scouting principles of Leadership and Character building |
| Troop 324 | Fletcher Hills Kiwanis Club | Fletcher Hills CA | Boy Troop | "The High Adventure Troop." First chartered in 1954. |
| Troop 319] (Boys) | St Andrews Episcopal Church | La Mesa CA | Boy Troop | Through scouting, youth learn outdoor skills, assume leadership roles, help to improve their community through service projects, and experience new adventures as they advance through the Scout ranks. |
| Troop 319] (Girls) | St Andrews Episcopal Church | La Mesa CA | Girl Troop | Through scouting, youth learn outdoor skills, assume leadership roles, help to improve their community through service projects, and experience new adventures as they advance through the Scout ranks. |
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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 |
| #0045 | Lakeside Optimist Club | Lakeside CA | Co-ed | Scouting Hi-Adventure |
| 1212 | Good Samaritan Episcopal Church | Mira Mesa CA | Co-ed | This crew specializes in drama, song and special theater events such as Renaissance fairs and Cosplay. |
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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
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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[]
- La Mesa Little League - youth baseball
- La Mesa Pop Warner - youth football & cheer
- La Mesa Soccer -
Individual Sports[]
- La Mesa Golf
- La Mesa Tennis
Open Sporting Events[]
- La Mesa 5K Fun Run
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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| El Cajon California Stake | La Mesa Ward | 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.
- La Mesa Happenings - (1.7K) Facebook Group