Helping Boys to become more Christlike in all Areas of Life.

Consisting of clubs supported by local churches from Los Angeles, to Riverside, to Orange and San Diego counties, the Southern California Cadet Council has been involved in youth ministry for over 50 years.

ENROLLMENT LOCATIONS

Motto

Living for Jesus

Verse

If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

John 14:15

Code

A Cadet must be reverent, obedient, compassionate, consecrated, trustworthy, pure, grateful, loyal, industrious, and cheerful.

Pledge

Thankful to God for his gifts to me, I pledge myself to be ready to serve God, my parents, my country, my church, my neighbor, and my Corps.

OUR COUNSELORS

Experienced
Teams

Bill Mulder
Artesia, Ca

Craig Doty
San Diego, Ca

Bernia Gabrielse
Chino, Ca

David Stom
Long Beach, Ca

MEET THE TEAMS

ANNUAL EVENTS

Field Day

The Southern California Cadet Council has hosted this event for more than five decades. Cadets get together to compete with one another in various events, and practice those skills that are practical for camping, as well as sports that the boys enjoy. Club counselors provide event oversight and assistance for Cadets as they compete for ribbons, or just try something brand new.

News & Events

June 7, 2026

Adding Instagram

Craig

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Along with the modifications to our council website, I have created an Instagram page for our council. It is here, SOCAL Instagram. It is still in development, so comments, suggestions and updates are welcome.

Ranks and Contents:

Recruit

Landmarks; Occupations, Chivalry, New Life merit badges

Pathfinder

Flag Knowledge; Home Cooking, Reading, Sculpture, Christian Life merit badges

Builder

Citizenship; Weeds & Wildflowers, Money Management, Chemistry, Christian Way merit badges

Junior Counselor

Landmarks; My Family Tree, Sculpting, Cadet Code merit badges

WHAT PARENTS SAY

Our Testimonials

The Cadet program has been a tremendous blessing for our family, and especially my son, Andrew. He is ten and this is his third year as a Cadet. The leaders have modeled strong character, kindness and a love for Jesus that has encouraged my son in his faith. He has loved earning his badges with his cadre and has worked on some on his own. The pride and confidence that comes when he knows how to use tools properly, shoot a gun or use a bow and arrow, make a fire and cook, care for a car, etc., has been fun to watch as he grows year after year. He has made friends and really enjoys those with whom he shared similar values. Thank you so much for the hard work and commitment that has gone into providing the Cadets program in our community.