Contingent leader Roger Engelbart announced the following people will serve as Scoutmasters for the council's six troops attending the National Jamboree: Mike Griffin, Troop 1113; John Weltmer, Troop 1114; Phil Tilghman, Troop 1115; Steve Fleming, Troop 1116; Dave Remley, Troop 1117; Chuck Wiese, Troop 1118. This event will be the pinnacle of the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary celebration.
MacArthur Service Center
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The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
Greetings!
Thousands of Scouts are enjoying a summer of fun and adventure. Scouts are growing in character, confidence and values because a dedicated leader helped make the Scouting program come alive at camp or during other activities.
Planning and organizing helps keep the cycle of quality Scouting programs going in your unit, district and the council. All volunteers who receive or subscribe to the Duffle Bag newspaper received the 2009-2019 Program Preview Guide earlier this month. The publication helps units schedule activities and make reservations for camps and facilities. Download a 2009-2010 Program Preview Guide (PDF).
Spending time planning or preparing to plan your program will help your unit remain strong and help you recruit new Scouts during School Night to Join Scouting and throughout the year.
As always, please contact us if we can assist you in providing the highest-quality Scouting program for our young people.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Merit Badge Make-Up Day is an annual event that helps Boy Scouts who need to complete a few requirements to earn a merit badge that was started at summer camp. The Eagle Scout Association will hold this event on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Beaumont Scout Reservation. More information will be given to Scoutmasters during checkout at council summer camps. More...
August Wood Badge Course Wood Badge is an advanced training course is for all Scout leaders. There are openings for the course in August at Pine Ridge Scout Camp. Download A Course Application (PDF).
National Youth Leadership Training Camp Spots Remain
National Youth Leadership Training is a one-week course that provides youth leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath and Law in an exciting outdoor environment. Scouts who earn the NYLT shield are prepared to meet challenges and work effectively with adult leaders. Read more... Download an NYLT application (PDF)
Leader Tip:
Ice Cream In A Can
Ingredients: -1 C. milk -1 C. whipping cream -½ C. sugar -½ t. vanilla -One empty 2½-lb. (30 oz.) can with plastic lid -One empty No. 10 (1 gallon) can with two plastic lids -Crushed ice -Rock salt Combine ingredients in the small can. Mix well. Cover tightly with the plastic lid and tape tightly with duct tape. Place the small can in the large can. Fill the empty space between the cans with ice and rock salt, alternating the two. Cover with a plastic lid and tape. Put the other lid on the bottom of the can to make rolling easier. Place the can on its side and roll back and forth rapidly for about 20 minutes. Open. Take the inner can out and open. Break up the ice cream. Serve and enjoy.
Parent Tip:
Helping Children Learn Clutter-Control Skills
It's never too soon to train a child in the small, daily routines that keep clutter at bay. Read more...
Invitations:Scouts are invited to explore caves, go to the St. Louis Zoo, see a Rams game, go to the St. Louis Science Center or the Missouri History Museum. All this and more can be found on the Invitations page on the website. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs. Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with units. View the Opportunities to Serve page on the Council website for more information.
Planning and organizing helps keep the cycle of quality Scouting programs going in your unit, district and the council. All volunteers who receive or subscribe to the Duffle Bag newspaper received the 2009-2019 Program Preview Guide earlier this month. The publication helps units schedule activities and make reservations for camps and facilities. 
where to start? Click on the links below for complete lists of items you need to bring for a fun week of camp.
Make sure your Scouts, leaders and parents know how to get to camp. Here's a directory of maps showing how to get to each of our camps that will have summer camping programs:
August Wood Badge Course
National Youth Leadership Training is a one-week course that provides youth leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath and Law in an exciting outdoor environment. Scouts who earn the NYLT shield are prepared to meet challenges and work effectively with adult leaders. 
Ingredients: