Greetings!
 All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the outstanding service of 22 adult volunteers who will receive the Silver Beaver Award on Thursday, June 14, during the council's Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner at the Chaifetz Arena on the Saint Louis University campus.
Click here to view the list of this year's recipients...
We congratulate this year's recipients for their many years of service. We also thank all who provide a Scouting program to our young people. Colin Powell Challenges Eagle Scouts  General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, paid tribute to Sanford N. and W. Randall McDonnell and challenged Eagle Scouts during the inaugural Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner on April 4. Click on the icon at right to view the video.
Click here to view photos of the event
Click here to view McDonnell tribute video
Manuals For Summer Camps A successful summer camp begins with good preparation. An important first step is reviewing the manual for your summer camp. All 2012 manuals--for Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers--can be downloaded from the website. Here are the links to the PDFs: 
S bar F Scout Ranch-Boy Scouts Camp Lewallen-Boy ScoutsCamp May-Webelos Camp May-Webelos Mini-Camp Camp Lewallen-Webelos Mini-Camp Swift Base-Webelos Mini-Camp Pine Ridge-Webelos Mini-Camp Swift Base-Venturing Parents, leaders and Scouts--especially Boy Scouts and Venturers--can begin planning a successful and fun week of camp by reviewing information in the manuals. Don't forget these important dates: - Saturday April 14: Summer Camp Preview meetings during Shawnee Lodge Spring Conclave at Beaumont Scout Reservation and Anpetu-We Lodge Spring Reunion at Pine Ridge Scout Camp.
- Tuesday, May 1: Pay summer camp fees by this day to receive a discount.
Special Summer Camps: Horse Camp, Ranger Program and Catholic Adventure Week also offer fun and exciting summer camp experiences. Summer Cub Scout Adventure Camps Approximately 40 Adventure Camps are available throughout our council this summer and each offers Cub Scouts a variety of fun outdoor experiences. Cub Scouts can attend with their den or other Scouts from their pack. Or, Cub Scouts can register on an individual basis for one of two weeks of Grizzly Adventure Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation's Cub World. Cub Scouts can attend overnight camps. Contact your Cubmaster or den leader to see when your pack is registered for Dad & Lad and Mom & Me overnights. Webelos can enjoy a mini-camp or week-long experience. Contact your Cubmaster or den leader to see when your unit is going. Learn more at cubcamping.stlbsa.org. Let's Go Fishing  Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Venturers are invited to come enjoy a day of fishing on Nims Lake on Saturday, May 19. Personal boats are permitted as long as trolling motors are used on the lake. Council canoes or rowboats will be available for use if requested. Everyone in a boat must be classified as a Swimmer according to the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America and wear a PFD. Read more...
Download A Reservation Form (PDF)  This training course takes place during a week of summer camp and helps Boy Scouts and Venturers develop communication, teamwork, planning and organizational skills. There will be five courses this summer, including a week of Pack & Paddle for Boy Scouts and Venturers over age 14. Read more...
Are You Fully Prepared?Leaders and parents teach the Scout motto, "Be prepared." But many haven't made preparations for estate planning. The council will hold an estate planning seminar at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at the Emerson Center at Beaumont Scout Reservation during the Shawnee Lodge Spring Conclave. Reservations are not necessary. Contact Joe Gosney, Development Director, at 314-256-3032 or jgosney@stlbsa.org for more information. | 
