Greetings!
Th  e most important district meeting of the year is the annual Program Preview--the June Roundtable. Click on your district in the lower left column for information on dates, times and locations of your Program Preview. Information on camping and training events will be shared along with dates, times and locations of many activities. Make sure your unit is represented at this meeting so you have all the information to plan your program year. The Program Guide for 2012-13 will be mailed to registered leaders who are entitled to receive a free subscription to the Duffle Bag newspaper and paying subscribers. Please bring the publication to the meeting. Copies will be available at the meeting and at all council service centers. The Program Guide will be posted on the website this week for downloading. As always, please contact us if we can provide any assistance in helping you provide an outstanding program for your Scouts. --Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
"Scouting... Family Matters" Is Theme Of Recognition Dinner On June 14  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...
Click here to view photographs of this year's recipients... Download Summer Camp Manuals  | | Scouts will climb floating icebergs at S bar F Scout Ranch this summer at Camp Famous Eagle and Gamble. |
Help your unit prepare for an outstanding summer camp experience by reviewing the manual for your 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. Special Summer Camps: Horse Camp, Ranger Program and Catholic Adventure Week also offer fun and exciting summer camp experiences. 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) | 
Jamboree Troops, Crew Filling Up