Upcoming events

  • CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting -- DATE CHANGE

    • Sat, April 18, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom online

    This event has been rescheduled from 4/18 to 5/6.  A new announcement will be forthcoming.  Registration for the May 6 training is open if you would like to attend.  

    How to create events on GO WildApricot website.

    We will review setting up and managing events:

    • Event details and formatting
    • Registration ticket types & settings
    • Emails
    • Managing registrants
    • Waitlist settings

    You'll get practical tips and have the opportunity to bring your specific questions. 

    Great Outdoors Event Manager Manual: Click Here

    This is for all WildApricot Event Managers with administrative access and any members who plan to have access and would like to learn the process.

    Zoom meeting access link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.

    Contact: Beth S., Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here


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  • SBVC -Cerro Alto- Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show 2026

    • Thu, April 30, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Sun, May 03, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 13741 Cerro Alto Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
    • 3 registrants
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    Cruisin’ Morro Bay 2026



    T    his campout focuses on the Morro Bay car show. This car show is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of community spirit. Each year, it brings together classic car enthusiasts while supporting local businesses, charities, and organizations. With a focus on creating an inclusive and fun experience, thus fostering a sense of togetherness throughout Morro Bay and beyond. Here is a website for you to check it out: https://www.morrobaycarshow.org/ . Hope to see you at the grounds or at the main event! Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking, okrr?
     

    WHERE:     Cerro Alto Campground. 13741 Cerro Alto Road, Atascadero, CA 93422.
    The city of Atascadero is off Highway 101, while Morro Bay is off Highway 1 from SLO. The campground is conveniently located on Highway 41, between Atascadero and Morro Bay, typically a 15 to 20-minute drive from either location. It is located in the Los Padres National Forest, and it is a dry camp with pit toilets scattered across the grounds. There are water spigots available for use as well. Signal is spotty, so make sure to message the trip leader ahead of time before heading over.

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    CAMPING FEES:
    Members: $75/person...........Non-members:$100.
    Other fees, such as zoo entrance fees or lake activity fees, are not included. Non-member fees will include GO membership. Carpooling is highly encouraged as parking is limited.

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    WHEN: The campout starts on April 30th, check-in at 1500, to May 3rd, check-out at 1200. Friday check-ins are also allowed. The trip schedule is seen below. The following activities can be done as a group or peel off on your own.

    DATE

    TIME

    ACTIVITY

    NOTES





    APR 30
    THUR

     1500



    1700-1900

    Campground CHECK-IN/ Welcome

    1,2,3, HIKE!
    Boyscout and Bridge Loop.
    Moderate. 4.8 mi. 1154 ft elev gain. 

    SBVC Welcomes You to the Central Coast.


    The trail offers breathtaking views of Morro Bay. Path is rocky with small gravel, so wear good grippy shoes. Diverse landscapes with overgrown sections. 






    MAY 1
    FRI

     1000 


    1030



    1230



    1330



    1600

    To Atascadero, We GO!

    Central Coast Zoo, Atascadero Lake & Park.


    Lunch in DT Atascadero


    Sunken Garden, City Hall, Centennial Park, Colony Museum


    Back to the campground

    The times for these listed activities are just a guesstimate. Some activities may take longer or shorter depending on the group.

    Zoo entrance fee ($15) and lunch is pay your own.

    Other activities available in A-Town are hiking, thrifting, fishing, and paddling.

    Another alternative is visiting DT Paso Robles, wine & beer tasting, and shopping.

    There is also a mission in San Miguel. Just sayin'.



    MAY 2
    SAT

    1000





    1800

    To Morro Bay Car Show!




    POTLUCK DINNER

    All day main event.
    There are also opportunities for antique shopping, kayaking, hiking, surfing, people watching, sunbathing, downtown walking.

    TBD. It could be in town OR Back to the campground.

    MAY 3
    SUN

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    1200


    CHECK OUT/ Lunch


    Lunch location TBD.

      

                                  Land Acknowledgement
    We want to respectfully acknowledge the Salinan and Northern Chumash People, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.

    For questions, please send a text message to the trip leader, either Joe 18055881142 or co-leader Gener 18057095379. 

    #CentralCoastVibes #SLOLife #EightOhFive #WeAllFam

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  • CORP - Website Event Creating and Posting

    • Wed, May 06, 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom online
    Register

    This event was rescheduled from 4/18 to 5/6.  Registration is open if you would like to attend on Wednesday, May 6.  

    How to create events on GO WildApricot website.

    We will review setting up and managing events:

    • Event details and formatting
    • Registration ticket types & settings
    • Emails
    • Managing registrants
    • Waitlist settings

    You'll get practical tips and have the opportunity to bring your specific questions. 

    Great Outdoors Event Manager Manual: Click Here

    This is for all WildApricot Event Managers with administrative access and any members who plan to have access and would like to learn the process.

    Zoom meeting access link will be in confirmation and reminder emails.

    Contact: Beth S., Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here


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  • CORP - All Chapter Jamboree at Hurkey Creek Campground near Idyllwild

    • Thu, May 28, 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, May 31, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Hurkey Creek Campground, 56375 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561
    Register

    proudly presents

    All Chapter Jamboree!

    Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, 2026

    Hurkey Creek Campground near Idyllwild

    Group Site "C"

    56375 CA-74, Mountain Center, CA 92561




    So what is a "Jamboree?"


    In other words, it's a PARTY!


    Overview

    The Jamboree is a long-standing Great Outdoors tradition! It's a campout consisting of all the Great Outdoors chapters.

    We anticipate this selling out quickly so register NOW!

    This Jamboree is going to be remarkable!

    It's our first Jamboree since before the COVID pandemic!

    The Jamboree helps to fund the Outdoor Experience training program!


    Venue

    The elevation is about 4,500' so plan on possible cool nights.

    We have reserved Group Site C, the largest group site in the campground!

    Restrooms and hot showers are very close!

    LINK TO MAP

    LINK TO LOCAL WEATHER


    Registration

    Event fee: $75/person for Great Outdoors Members. Non-members must first join Great Outdoors ($25) before registering.  All registrants must be GO members.

    LINK TO JOIN GREAT OUTDOORS

    Option: $30/person for 2-hr. Pontoon boat ride on nearby Lake Hemet.

    Electronic payment for the event fee is accepted on the GO website. No cash or paper check, please.

    Cancellations and refunds: No refunds will be  granted for cancellations received after 5/17/26.  There will be a $10 cancellation fee charged if cancelled by 5/17/26.

    Please contact Cliff Clue for cancellations:

    EMAIL CLIFF




    Itinerary

    Thursday, May 28

    • 2:00 pm - Check-in begins. Please do not arrive before 2:00 pm
    • 5:00 pm - Meet and Greet (please bring an appetizer to share).
    • 8:00 pm - Campfire (depending on current fire conditions).

    Friday, May 29

    • 7:00 am - Coffee and pastries.
    • 9:00 am - Easy local hike from the campground.
    • 1:00 pm - Activities such as 4 x 4 trip, board games, etc.
    • 6:00 pm - Potluck item to share.  If you bring a vegan or vegetarian item, please help out your fellow vegans/vegetarians by marking it clearly as such.
    • 8:00 pm - Campfire (depending on current fire conditions).

    Saturday, May 30

    • 7:00 am - Coffee and pastries.
    • 9:00 am - Easy local hike.
    • 1:00 pm - Optional Pontoon boat ride at nearby Lake Hemet, sightseeing in nearby Idyllwild or board games in the campground.
    • 6:00 pm - Hosted Taco Bar! There will be a Vegan option.
    • 8:00 pm - 80's Dance Party and hopefully a campfire!

    Sunday, May 31

    • 7:00 am - Coffee and pastries.
    • 11:00 am - Tearful goodbyes and check out.



    Please wear your best 80's outfit!

      There will be a prize for Best Costume!

    Video from Dance Party at 2024 GO Conference!

    Refresh Your Memory on '80s Slang Words & Phrases

    • Bad to the bone: Extremely cool or rebellious.
    • Bitchin': Really good or impressive.
    • Bodacious: Excellent or admirable, often used to describe someone's look.
    • Bogus: Fake, unfair, or bad.
    • Buggin' out: Overreacting or acting crazy.
    • Choice: High-quality or excellent.
    • Cowabunga: An exclamation of triumph or surprise.
    • Dweeb: A nerdy or socially awkward person.
    • For Sure: Yes, absolutely or definitely.
    • Fly: Stylish or fashionable.
    • Gag me with a spoon: I'm disgusted!
    • Grody: Gross or disgusting.
    • Psych: Used after a fake statement to show someone was tricked.
    • Righteous: Awesome or high-quality.
    • Tubular: Fabulous or cool, originating from surfing.
    • Valley Girl: An adolescent girl from the San Fernando Valley.
    • Wastoid: A burnout or someone who uses too many drugs.



    Optional: 2 hr. Pontoon Boat Ride on Lake Hemet ($30/pp)

    You must select and pre-pay for this option when registering!


    Campground Details

    Potable Water

    Hot Showers

    Flush Toilets

    Picnic Tables

    Fire Rings

    Quiet time: 10pm to 7am

    Group Site C has plenty of RV, tow trailer and tent sites.

    Water is available on-site, but there are no electric hookups. There is a dump station at Lake Hemet. Generator hours are from 8 am to 8 pm.

    No fires of any kind will be allowed on red flag days or as posted. Keeping our fingers crossed that campground fires will be allowed!


    What to Bring

    Obviously The 10 Essentials.

    Recommended Gear: Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, ear plugs, pillow, chair, camp stove with fuel and cooking utensils, lighter or matches, camp kitchen supplies, headlight or flashlight with batteries, cool and warm weather clothing, toiletries kit, hiking shoes, camp shoes, day pack, hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Bring quarters to use the showers.

    Food: Bring enough food for your Thursday dinner, Friday and Saturday lunches, and dinner potluck item for Friday night.

    To reduce waste, bring your reusable plate, cup, and utensils. Single-use plates, cups, and utensils are available if needed.

    The nearest store for groceries is about a mile away at Lake Hemet.  They have ice, a deli and ice cream as well. Idyllwild is about 5 miles away.


    Volunteers

    We need a few volunteers to help with making coffee, meal prep, clean-up, etc.  Please see any of the Jamboree committee members:

    Cliff Clue (PS)

    Steve Sisneros (LA)

    Russell Hammerl (LA)

    Richard Norman (OCLB)


    Questions?

    Please contact Cliff Clue with any questions:

    EMAIL CLIFF
    • Bad to the bone: Extremely cool or rebellious.
    • Bitchin': Really good or impressive.
    • Bodacious: Excellent or admirable, often used to describe someone's look.
    • Bogus: Fake, unfair, or bad.
    • Buggin' out: Overreacting or acting crazy.
    • Choice: High-quality or excellent.
    • Cowabunga: An exclamation of triumph or surprise.
    • Dweeb: A nerdy or socially awkward person.
    • For Shurrr!
    • Fly: Stylish or fashionable.
    • Gag me with a spoon
    • Grody: Gross or disgusting.
    • Psych: Used after a fake statement to show someone was tricked.
    • Righteous: Awesome or high-quality.
    • Tubular: Fabulous or cool, originating from surfing.
    • Valley Girl
    • Wastoid: A burnout or someone who uses too many drugs
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  • SBVC- DAY WALK: PISMO BEACH CLASSIC CAR SHOW- SAVE THE DATE

    • Fri, May 29, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 100 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

    DAY WALK: PISMO BEACH CLASSIC CAR SHOW

    The 40th Annual Classic at Pismo Beach Car Show     features classic cars, live music, vendors, and charity events like auctions and cruises, drawing crowds to enjoy the ocean views and hot rods right on the beachside. This popular event includes show & shine, beer/wine, and community vibes. The car show runs throughout the weekend of May 29th to May 31st, but this specific day walk is on May 29th.

    Here is the link to see this event closer:  https://experiencepismobeach.com/pismo-beach-classic-car-show/

    WHEN: May 29, 2026; 12 PM to 4 PM.

    WHERE TO PARK: TBD

    *Registration for this event is not open yet. More information to follow.*

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  • SBVC - Duck Creek Campout (Revised)

    • Wed, August 19, 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, August 23, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Duck Creek, UT
    • 20
    Register

    Ready for an Unforgettable Escape? Come join your GO friends to Southern Utah!       -Updated ticket costs-                 

    Tired of the daily grind? Then it’s time to trade traffic for towering trees and spreadsheets for starry skies! Join your Great Outdoors friends on a five-day, four-night camping adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Utah! 

    We’ll be setting up camp at Duck Creek Campground, a peaceful hideaway nestled in the Dixie National Forest near Cedar City—just 450 miles east of LA. You’ll be surrounded by groves of aspen and Douglas fir, with ancient ponderosa pines (some over 500 years old!) standing tall all around you. 

    There are hiking trails right from camp,Duck Creek Pond and Navajo lake nearby if you feel like casting a line, renting a boat or just kicking back. One day, we’ll hit the trails at Cedar Breaks National Monument—a jaw-dropping natural amphitheater—on a scenic hike along the South Rim Trail (note: there’s a $15–$25 fee per vehicle to enter). We’ll also explore the Mammoth Lava Caves, a wild formation from Utah’s volcanic past. 

    And if that’s not enough? Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are just about an hour away. If you forget something or need supplies, Duck Creek Village is just down the road with shops, firewood, and a few local eats. 

    So….Let’s get outside, breathe in that mountain air, and make some memories! 

    Details: 

    We have reserved campsites 087,089, 090(Loop D) 

    We are allowed one vehicle per site, however there is overflow parking which is about ¼ mile away at the visitor’s center. We may be able to park a few more vehicles at the campsite but that will be figured out when you get there. There is a fee for overflow vehicles in camp which the driver will be reimbursed. 

    Sorry because of the limited space, this is tent camping only. 

    There are no showers so bring your solar shower, however, Pine Wood resorts, which is in Duck Creek Village,offer showers if availability permits, $10/person. 

    Campground amenities include flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables and potable water. 

    Make sure to bring firewood and buy it locally as they are discouraging firewood brought in from outside the area due to exotic pest infestation. 

    For more info about duck Creek Campground go to:  

    Duck Creek, Dixie National Forest - Recreation.gov 

     

    Registration $85 for driver, $70 for Passenger, tent camping only

    Registration by credit card only 

    Each camp site is allowed one vehicle per site, (we probably can squeeze a few more in) but overflow parking is available at the visitor’s center, and carpooling is highly encouraged to limit the number of vehicles.  Let the trip leader know if you have room to share in your vehicle. 

    Itinerary: 

    Wednesday Aug. 19th: Arrival AFTER 2pm. Meet and Greet tea and other yummies! Feel free to share your favorite finger food and/or beverage if you so desire, GO will be providing drinks and snacks as well.  BYOB. Dinner on your own. Campfire gathering 

    Thursday Aug. 20th: Breakfast on your own. Explore local trails around the area, TBD at the site. Lunch on your own, more exploring, Potluck dinner!  Prepare your favorite dish for 4 to 6 people.  Campfire gathering 

    Friday Aug 21th:Breakfast on your own then drive to Cedar Breaks National Monument (carpooling to be figured out) Pack a lunch. Taking the5-mile South Rim trail which offers spectacular views, a moderately strenuous hike but well worth it! Have plenty of water, comfortable hiking shoes and sunscreen! Dinner at a nearby restaurant. (Paesano’s Pizzeria or Aunt Sues Chalet) Return for our Campfire gathering. 

    Saturday Aug 22th:Breakfast on your own, visit Navajo Lake, maybe rent a boat or walk around the lake, more exploring TBD. Have lunch in Duck Creek Village. Dinner on your own, relax, take in the beauty, campfire gathering. 

    Sunday Aug 13th: Our last day!  Breakfast on your own, pack up and head out and prepare for your next GO adventure! 

    Note: This itinerary is subject to change as weather, moods and circumstances permit! 

    Refund Policy: Cancel on or before August 10th you will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee. Sorry but no refunds will be issued after that date. 

    Contact the trip leader if you need to cancel. 

    This event is limited to GO members only.  When you register, you’ll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 minutes.  If you’re not a member, you can first join as a member online and then return to register for the event.  We’d love to have you join!! 

    Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash. 

    Weather this time of year is usually pleasantly warm and breezy (low 80’s high 70’s) Very slight chance of rain but it has been known that an occasional thunderstorm can pass through now and again, so be prepared! 

    Bring your 10 essentials, camping and cooking gear, food and a bundle or two or three of firewood. (We can always go down the road to buy more) 

    Sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat and comfortable hiking shoes highly recommended! 

    Additional e-mails will be sent out with more details, changes and other pertinent info as the date of the trip nears. 


    Your Trip Leader, Brian Miller: Duck Creek, UT (circa 1963)
    [email protected]     

     

     


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  • SBVC - Flying Club / Primetimers BBQ - SAVE THE DATE

    • Sat, September 12, 2026
    • 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA 93117

    Flying Club / Primetimers BBQ

    Fire up the grill, let's make some noise,
    Burgers, dogs, and happy joys!
    Good food, good friends, a perfect day,
    Come hang with us, don't delay! 


    WHEN: Sept 12, 2026 @ TBD

    WHERE: Goleta Beach Park

    *Registration is not open at this time. More info to follow...*



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  • SBVC - Lake Lopez: AG Harvest Festival - SAVE THE DATE

    • Thu, September 24, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Sun, September 27, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 6800 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

    Lake Lopez - Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival

    The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival is a local favorite event that features everything from entertainment to food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids, movie night, and so much more! This family-friendly event highlights the best of Arroyo Grande and its neighboring communities.  

    When: Sept 24 - 27, 2026 @ TBD

    *Registration is not open yet at this time. More info to follow...*

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  • SBVC/CORP - 48th All Chapter Conference and Campout - SAVE THE DATE

    • Fri, October 16, 2026
    • Sun, October 18, 2026
    • TBA

    *** SAVE THE DATE ***

    Hello GO!

    Please make sure that you mark your calendars for the
    48th All Chapter Conference and Campout
    Hosted by GO-SBVC

    Dates
    Friday, October 16 thru Sunday, October 18, 2026
    Location
    TBA


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