MacArthur Service Center
4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63108-2179 Phone: (314) 361-0600 or (800) 392-0895 FAX: (314) 361-5165 Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
Greetings!
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a Boy Scout council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. The award is recognition for outstanding service to Scouting and the community.
During ScoutQuest 100 - the council's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America - 22 adult volunteers will receive the Silver Beaver. The awards will be presented on Saturday, June 5, during the Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner at the Saint Louis Zoo's Living World.
We congratulate this year's recipients for their many years of service. We also thank all who provide a Scouting to our young people.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Games To Play Before Event
Play games with your packs, troops, crews or posts to get youth and leaders excited about, and prepared for, ScoutQuest 100 on June 4-6 in Forest Park. (Special thanks to David Chambliss for developing these games.)
Word Searches: Download the files below and watch your Cub Scouts develop their packing list for the event.
ScoutQuest Jeopardy: Play the game that tests your knowledge of all of the activities planned for ScoutQuest. Download the PowerPoint file and watch your Scouts and Venturers compete and have fun before the event.
Scouts rappel during the last council-wide encampment
Early bird unit reservation fee of $10 (one-time only) is due by April 12. Fee after April 12 is $25.
Trading Post: You can make sure you get a t-shirt, hat or mug by pre-ordering merchandise before the event. Items will be available at the event in limited quantities. Pre-orders also are due April 12.
Dad & Lad, Mom & Me Overnights Open For Entire Pack To Attend Dad & Lad and Mom & Me overnights are open to all Cub Scouts. (Previously, it was restricted to graduating second graders.)
"Cub Scout Celebration" is the theme for day and evening camps this summer. Get your Cub Scouts organized for camp at a park near you. Read more... Download a Pack Registration Form (PDF) Grizzly Adventure Camp:Enjoy the special features of Camp Grizzly Cub World during this camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Develop Youth Leadership Countless parents and Scoutmasters witness a transformation that takes place when a Boy Scout returns from a week of National Youth Leadership Training. Boy Scouts enjoy a week at the S bar F Scout Ranch while learning fundamental leadership skills. They learn how the Scout Oath and Law develop their character, which is the foundation of leading by example. More... Download an NYLT Registration Form (PDF) View NYLT video on YouTube
Lead Your Cubs To Adventure Cub Scout leaders and parents learn safe and exciting outdoor programming for their Cub Scouts during the Leader Outdoor Experience course. Participants get three meals, course materials, two days and one night of camping for $20. More...
On separate slips of paper, write various directions, such as "Buckle your seat belt," "Look both ways before crossing the street," "Take out the garbage," or "Wash the dog." Put the slips of paper in a hat and ask the first player to pick one. He reads his direction silently and pantomimes the action. The player who first guesses what he is doing becomes the next pantomime. Source: Cub Scout Program Helps, May, 2010 (PDF)
Parent Tip:
Communicating With 6- To 10-Year Olds
Communicating with a child is one of the most pleasurable and rewarding experiences for both parent and child. Children learn by absorbing information through daily interactions and experiences with other kids, adults, and the world. More...
Invitations:Units are invited to attend a wide variety of events and activities throughout our community. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost admission for events and programs. Opportunities to Serve: Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with Scout units.
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The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a Boy Scout council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. The award is recognition for outstanding service to Scouting and the community.
A successful summer camp experience begins with good preparation. An important first step is reviewing the manual for your camp. All 2010 Summer Camp manuals - for Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers - can be downloaded from the website. Here are the links:
Countless parents and Scoutmasters witness a transformation that takes place when a Boy Scout returns from a week of 
