The Young Scandinavians Club, or YSC for short, is a social club for Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American individuals and families of all ages in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events take place throughout Northern California. Members have access to club-owned cabins in Clear Lake and Lake Tahoe, while social and cultural events take place year round in and near San Francisco.


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Those with Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish heritage may qualify for membership, with rates starting at just $35 per year.

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"The YSC is an amazing organization for both the young and the young-at-heart. "

Peter Nordström

UPCOMING EVENTS

Valborgsmässoafton Bonfire 2018

April 27, 2018

Valborgsmässoafton Bonfire 2018 at Ocean Beach on Friday, April 27, 2018.
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Hsieh’s Dinner Party with Live Music and Optional Hike

May 12, 2018

George and Nete Hsieh have once again volunteered to host their traditional spring party at their beautiful home in Walnut Creek on Saturday, May 12 at 3:00 pm. The YSC is very grateful for their incredible hospitality.
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Memorial Day Trip to Camp Norge

May 25, 2018

May 25-28 (3 nights). Come join us this Memorial Day weekend hiking in the Sierras!  This year we will be joining Camp Norge in Alta, CA for a taste of the Old West.  As the name implies, this 46 acre family camp was founded by Norwegians in 1957. Register by May 18th
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Epic Opening Clear Lake Party

June 1, 2018

June 1-3. Tickets will be available soon. 2018 Clear Lake season opening party kicks off with a special party weekend for the club's younger and wilder members.
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School’s Out Family Weekend

June 8, 2018

June 8-10. Families and Friends!! Come to our First Annual Paint and Fish Camp weekend. This is a family-friendly weekend filled with learning new skills.
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YSC Dinner at the Norwegian Club

June 21, 2018

Thursday, June 21st at 6:30 PM. The YSC has been invited for dinner at the Norwegian Club in San Francisco. Delicious appetizers and 3-course dinner by Chef Pelle. Only $48.00 All Inclusive!
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The Young Scandinavians Club currently consists of around 1,000 members. Despite the "Young" in Young Scandinavians Club, there is a great variety of age groups represented.

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