Scout Retreat
The retreat staff of trained facilitators will guide scouts in age-appropriate discussions of spiritual topics.
Check the training schedule for retreat facilitators.
The patron of this year's retreat is
Our Lady of Fatima(external link).
Our retreat theme is "Peace".
We are making plans to host the retreat on October 9-11, 2026
(includes optional camping Friday and Saturday night)
Valley Trails Ranch
30910 Sloan Canyon Rd
Castaic, CA 91384
Online Map
Useful information
- Leader's Guide (Revised 01/27/2026) , includes Registration Form and Permission Slip
- Flyer (Revised 01/26/2026)
- Weather forecast
Cost
- $35 per person, postmarked by September 25
- $40 per person, starting September 26. Walk-ins are welcomed.
- Camping is included for this fee (maximum 2 nights), but you need to let us know in advance.
Cost includes patches, literature, retreat supplies, lunch, and snacks.
Location Information and Staff Meal
Driving Directions to Valley Trails Ranch
Most participants will be driving to the retreat from the 5 Fwy, travelling north.
Be sure to exit at Hasley Canyon Rd (Exit 173).
At the exit, there are two successive traffic circles, which may cause confusion.
Negotiate around the two traffic circles as shown in map below.
Then proceed as follows:
- Once past the two traffic circles, go to The Old Rd. and bear right (north).
- Travel on The Old Rd. for approximately 1 mile to Hillcrest Pkwy. Turn left on to Hillcrest Pkwy.
- Travel on Hillcrest Pkwy for approximately 2 miles to Sloan Canyon Rd. Turn right on to Sloan Canyon Rd.
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Travel on Sloan Canyon Rd. for approximately 2/3 of a mile to Valley Trails Ranch.
Valley Trails Ranch is on the right.
(Sloan Canyon starts as a paved road. Only the final 0.2 miles to the camp are dirt.)
See the "Video: Road Conditions" tab for actual road conditions starting from Hillcrest Pkwy to the entrance of Valley Trails Ranch.
Camp Layout
(Subject to change!)
Video: Road Conditions to Valley Trails Ranch
This video shows the road conditions starting at Hillcrest Pkwy. to the entrance of Valley Trails Ranch.
Date: 07/24/2024.
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Hillcrest Pkwy to Sloan Canyon Rd: 2.0 miles.
Time stamp: 0:00 - 2:36 -
Sloan Canyon Rd to Valley Trails Ranch: ~0.6 miles.
Time stamp: 2:36 - 5:02-
Paved Road: ~0.4 miles.
Time stamp: 2:36 - 3:57 -
Dirt Road: ~0.2 miles.
Time stamp: 3:57 - 5:02
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Paved Road: ~0.4 miles.
Sign Up: Staff Meal
Staff dinner (Saturday night) is included!
In order to help with planning (to purchase the food necessary quantities), we ask that you RSVP using the form below, no later than 10/4. Tell us if you have any food restrictions.
Please provide all required information (shown in red).
The Submit button will activite once all required information is provided - then press the "Submit" button to send us your information.
