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Formally established in Los Angeles in 1922, the largest and most active Woodcraft organization is Los Angeles ' Woodcraft Rangers, which has a proud 87-year history of providing innovative and creative programs for children in the under-served areas of greater Los Angeles.

Currently, Woodcraft Rangers reaches out to over 18, 000 at-risk young people annually through enriching after-school and camping programs.

The organization ’ s programs are responsive to social trends and designed to help children mature into healthy, productive adults through positive experiences and age-appropriate challenges.

Over the decades Woodcraft Rangers has modified Seton ’ s original emphasis on outdoor life to incorporate activities that meet the needs of an increasingly urban population, but the goal of changing behavior and encouraging positive outcomes through interaction and education remains central to what they do today.

By providing structured activities, a safe environment, and adult guidance after school, Woodcraft Rangers offers a positive alternative to the boredom and negative peer pressures that can lead to juvenile delinquency.

As it has since Seton's time, the agency ’ s ACA accredited summer camp programs at Blue Sky Meadow focus on outdoor living skills and nature activities.

Campers are encouraged to explore and test their strengths and build character in a safe and supportive environment.

After participating in nature hikes, archery, scavenger hunts, map & compass adventures, arts & crafts, survival skills games and star-gazing, campers return home with a better understanding of the outdoor world and greater confidence in their abilities.

Summer camp also provides an opportunity for kids to just be kids – to have fun while forging lifelong friendships, developing important skills and discovering new interests.