Greetings!
 The Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the beginning of summer for most Americans. Before many Scouts, leaders and parents began their summer, they spent part of their weekend paying tribute to those who served our country. The largest gathering of Scouts took place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Sunday. Scouts placed 50,000 American flags on more than 189,000 graves. Summer will provide many memorable and meaningful lessons for our Scouts. Those lessons will reinforce the values found in the Scout Oath and Law. Those values were clear to hundreds of thousands of people throughout our community who witnessed our Scouts doing their duty to God and their country. Read story in St. Louis Post-Dispatch...Watch story on KMOV...Thanks to all who help strengthen and grow our Scouting program. 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
Don't Miss Annual Program Preview
The  most important district meeting of the year is the annual Program Preview--the June Roundtable. Click on your district in the 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. 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. "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 MAKE ONLINE DINNER RESERVATIONS Click here to view photographs of this year's recipients... Download Summer Camp Manuals  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 Adventure Camps Open Soon 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. National Youth Leadership Training Courses Filling Up For This Summer  National Youth Leadership Training 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... | 
