Thousands of Scouts are enjoying a summer of fun and adventure. They are growing in character, confidence and values because a dedicated leader helped make the Scouting program come alive at camp or during other activities. The fun you and your Scouts are having this summer is a result of last year's program planning. Successful units take time during summer to
keep the cycle of quality Scouting programs going in the unit, district and council.
The council's Program Guide provides a wide range of information to help your unit assemble a great calendar of activities. All volunteers who receive or subscribe to the Duffle Bag newspaper received the new Program Guide earlier this month. Providing a calendar to prospective members and their parents makes a great first impression during School Night to Join Scouting.
Download the 2012-13 Program Guide now and refer to it all year long.
As always, contact us if we can be of service to you and your Scouts.
--Greater St. Louis Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
Fall Recruiting Starts With Preview
Every boy deserves the chance to become a Scout. And every parent should have the chance to participate in Scouting with his or her child. Prepare for fall recruiting with a School Night to Join Scouting preview. For more information, contact your district executive.
- Tuesday, June 26: gathering 6:30 p.m., program 7 p.m.; Lindbergh High School Auditorium, 5000 S. Lindbergh, 63126
- Thursday, June 28: gathering 6:30 p.m., program 7 p.m.; St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall, 63135
Antire Rd. Paving Delays Continue Near Beaumont Scout Reservation New pavement construction continues on the westbound Antire Road ramps at I-44 through mid-July. Lanes are closed 24 hours a day. Plan ahead for Webelos Camp, Webelos Mini-Camp and Grizzly Camp at Beaumont.
Drivers heading from Antire Road to westbound I-44 need to take eastbound I-44 to Route 141 and head back along westbound I-44. Drivers on westbound I-44 heading to Antire Road need to take westbound I-44 to Lewis Road, head back on eastbound I-44 and exit at Antire Road. All detours will be marked.
Plan on 15-20 minutes extra travel time.Click here for MODOT updates... What Should Scouts Bring To Camp?
Scouts will have a better experience if they bring the right equipment:
Boy Scout Camp at Camp Lewallen Equipment List
Boy Scout Camp at S bar F Equipment List
Swift Base at S bar F Equipment List
Webelos Camp at Camp May Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp Lewallen Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Camp May Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Pine Ridge Scout Camp Equipment List
Webelos Mini-Camp at Swift Base Equipment
Maps To Camp
Make sure your Scouts, leaders and parents know how to get to camp:
Directory of All Maps (web page)
Map to S bar F Scout Ranch & Camp Lewallen
Map to Beaumont Scout Reservation
Map to Pine Ridge Scout Camp
Maps of Camps
Map of Camp Famous Eagle, S bar F Scout Ranch
Map of Camp Gamble, S bar F Scout Ranch
Map of Camp Lewallen
Map of Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation
Map of Camp Sakima, S bar F Scout Ranch
Map of Pine Ridge Scout Camp
Map of Swift Base, S bar F Scout Ranch
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) Parts A & B (for campers spending less than 72 hours at camp)
Download Medical Form (680-001) Parts A B & C (physical required)
Camp Manuals
Have all program details at your fingertips by downloading the booklets from website:
S bar F Scout Ranch - Boy Scouts
Camp 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.
Cubs Find Creepy Crawly Critters At Grizzly Camp
An exciting time awaits Cub Scouts and Webelos at Grizzly Adventure Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Spaces are still available for both weeks, July 9-13 or July 16-20.
Read more...Download a Camp Grizzly Registration FormShow 'N' Deliver Your Popcorn This Year
Customers can receive popcorn products immediately through the new Show 'N' Deliver feature of this year's popcorn sale. Orders for Show 'N' Deliver are due Sept. 10. Online orders begin Aug. 1.
Click here for details and the full timeline...
Scouters Become Better Leaders Through Wood Badge
In two weekend sessions, Wood Badge provides advanced leadership training to all leaders.
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