Boardwalk Scout Overnights
Fri, March 19 -
Sat, March 20, 2027
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Scout family and friends are invited to experience these exciting overnight events!
2026 Spring Scout Overnight
Camp Inside The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center!
Includes:
- Sleep Inside The Grove
- Free Play in the Arcade
- Dinner & Breakfast
- Evening Program
- Movie
- Sand Sculpture Competition
- Event Patch
- Ride Wristband for Saturday
- Discounted Parking
Registration Coming December 2026
Scout Questions & Answers
Who needs to register?
All participants and chaperones, except children 2 and under, must register.
What is the age requirement for registering?
The event is open to all ages. All participants must register. Children ages 2 and under can enter the event area for free with a paid chaperone, however, to participate in event rides, food, and arcades they must be registered.
Can I get a refund?
Sorry, no refunds or roll overs. All sales are final.
What is the cost for chaperones?
The cost is the same for chaperones and minors.
Do all minors need a chaperone?
All participants under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. One adult chaperone over the age of 18 years is required for every group of 8 minors.
Do I have to submit an authorization form if I am over 18?
Everyone registered for the event must submit an authorization form in order to enter the event. Adults (18 and over) must fill out a form for themselves and minors must have their form filled out and submitted by their legal guardian.
Can my sibling attend who is not a Scout?
Yes, friends and family are more than welcome to attend!
What meals are provided?
A dinner buffet will be provided Friday evening during specified dinner times and a breakfast buffet will be provided Saturday morning during specified breakfast times. Please refer to the Event Itinerary & Guide for meal times. The Boardwalk is unable to provide meals outside of meal service times.
Is a T-shirt included with the registration?
T-shirts are not included in registration. You may purchase event T-shirts online for $20 up to two weeks prior to event. Limited T-shirts may be available for purchase at the event while supplies last.
Can we camp at the beach?
Camping is not permitted on the beach. In the spring, campers are set up inside the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove, excluding tents.
In the fall, campers may set up along permitted exclusive areas along the Boardwalk walkway beside the rides and games. Certain areas do have ocean views.
Can I bring an RV?
You may bring an RV to camp overnight. Parking for an RV will be at a discounted price of $25. You will need to process payment on Friday at the check-in ticket booth. a Team Member will give you a parking pass that must be displayed on your dashboard overnight. Security will be notified of your RV. Failure to process payment on Friday will result in full $50 RV parking fee on Saturday. Guest must park in the Main Parking Lot Friday night and be required to move RV from the Main Lot to the River Lot on Saturday morning. Please show your parking pass to the lot attendant when entering River Lot to not get charged RV price Saturday.
I don't want to ride the rides, so I still need to register?
I don't want to eat or participate in any of the activities, can I just come and hang out?
In order to keep the event safe and secure, no one is allowed in exclusive event areas without registering.
Do Season Pass Members receive a discount?
Boardwalk Season Pass Members can show their current Season Pass at check-in on Friday to receive a free Rides Wristband voucher for a friend. Season Pass holder must be present to receive the Ride Wristband. There are no discounts on overnight registration.
Is the free play in the arcade also available to the public?
Do food locations accept cash?
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Questions?
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