Greetings!   

Leaders continually teach Scouts the value of helping others at all times. Local and international media outlets are telling the story of our council's Scouts assisting those affected by recent tornado and floods. Here's a brief list:  

• KSDK meteorologist and assistant Scoutmaster Scott Connell wrote about his troop's work to help the victims of the tornado in Maryland Heights. Read more... 
• Scouts in the North Star District gathered donations of household items to help those affected by the storms. Read more on the North Star District's Facebook page... 
• Scouts were featured on the national Chinese television network for their service helping flood victims in Poplar Bluff. View the video... 

Scouts help after a tornado struck Maryland Heights.

Read more about how you can help through the United Way of Greater St. Louis on The Duffle Blog.

Have your Scouts helped others during the recent natural disasters? Please share your story by leaving a comment on The Duffle Blog or on the council's Facebook page. 

We appreciate our leaders for helping Scouts learn the value of selfless service. During these challenging times, the lessons are even more meaningful and memorable.    

--Greater St. Louis Area Council,

Boy Scouts of America

Heroism, Silver Beaver Award To Highlight Recognition Dinner

Colt Wahl

A Boy Scout who helped save his father's life after a hunting accident will receive a Heroism Award during the council's Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, May 31, at the St. Charles Convention Center. Colt Wahl, who was a 12-year-old Tenderfoot at the time of the accident, will be recognized during a National Court of Honor.

Twenty-four Scouters will receive the Silver Beaver Award, the highest recognition a council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader.

All are welcome to attend. The reservation deadline is Friday, May 20. 

Click here to view the list of this year's recipients...

Click here to download an invitation (PDF) 

Click here to download a reservation card (PDF)   

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the most important Roundtable meeting of the year, your district's Program Preview meeting. Council and district calendars will be distributed along with other resources to help your unit begin planning an exciting and meaningful program for 2011-12.  

Cub Scout Adventure Camps Set To Start Throughout Council In Just Three Weeks 

An Adventure Camp experience can be the highlight of your Cub Scout's summer vacation. There are day camps and evening camps. Read more... 

Download A Pack Registration Form (PDF)  

Grizzly Adventure Camp: Cub Scouts can attend as individuals or with friends from their den or pack during this camp at Camp Grizzly Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Two one-week sessions will be held, July 11-15 or July 18-22.
Download a Camp Grizzly Registration Form (PDF)

Ready For Webelos, Boy Scout Summer Camp? 

Here are three important steps to a successful Webelos Mini-Camp, Webelos Camp, Boy Scout and Venture summer camp:  

Hold a parent's meeting: Get everyone excited about the adventure ahead when you gather them together. Make sure everyone knows times, dates and locations of camps.
Medical forms: Every Scout and leader who attends a long-term camp must have the required forms completed. The BSA recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider--a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Read more...  

Download Medical Form (680-001) (PDF) 

Download Medical Form (680-001) with Instructions (PDF) 

Equipment lists: Do your Scouts and parents know what they should--and should not--bring to camp?

All 2011 summer camp manuals--for Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers--can be downloaded from the website:

Boy Scout Summer Camp at the S bar F Scout Ranch (PDF) 

Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Lewallen (PDF) 

Webelos Camp at Camp May (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp Lewallen (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp May (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Pine Ridge (PDF) 

Webelos Mini-Camp at Swift Base (PDF) 

Training Courses

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT): A week-long training course for youth leaders in Boy Scouts and Venturing.  

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE): An advanced version of NYLT designed to provide youth with a wilderness encounter that internalizes skills learned at NYLT.

Wood Badge: Advanced training for adult leaders that's designed to enhance contemporary leadership skill and develop more effective Scouters.