Join us for the first STEM University on Saturday, Dec. 29, at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers will have an opportunity to earn the new Nova Award and other STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) advancement badges.

Activities start at 8 a.m. for Boy Scouts and Venturers, 9 a.m. for Cub Scouts and will conclude between 2 and 4 p.m. There also will be training for counselors and mentors.       

 
Cub Scout Online Registration
Boy Scout Online Registration
Venturer Online Registration

Boy Scouts must complete the following forms to participate:
Boy Scout Registration Form (PDF)
Boy Scout Scientific Reading, Viewing Form (PDF)

Registered adult volunteers are welcome to assist in several areas.
Staff Online Registration

Our STEM initiatives provide youth members an opportunity to learn and grow through Scouting. We appreciate all the efforts of our volunteer leaders to help young people throughout our region.
 

--Greater St. Louis Area Council,

Boy Scouts of America

Attend Fireside Chat On Strategic Plan

Scores of volunteers are working to develop the council's strategic plan for 2013-17. The plan will guide the council's strategic decisions on several areas, including outdoor programs, marketing, fundraising, leadership and membership. All volunteers are welcome to attend a Fireside Chat in their geographic region to learn more about the next Strategic Plan and provide feedback on the plan.   

Egyptian, Kaskaskia Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at  John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Rd., Carterville, IL 62918 

Grand Towers, North Star, Pathfinder, Thunderbird Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the MacArthur Service Center, 4568 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Boone Trails, Gravois Trail, New Horizons, Osage, River Trails Districts: 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation. 

Cherokee, Ozark Trailblazers, Shawnee, Sioux: 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Fellowship General Baptist Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 

Training Required For All Volunteers   

New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training within 30 days of registering and before serving as a leader with youth. An online course is available at http://myscouting.org. (You do not have to be a registered member or have an ID number to take the training.) Click on the E-Learning link to begin the training. 

Visit our New Leader Training page and follow the steps to become prepared to deliver a great program for your Scouts. Contact your unit leadership, unit commissioner or district executive if you need any assistance or have questions.   

Update Your Skills At University Of Scouting

Whether you are a Scout, leader or commissioner, you will find a wealth of information in the classes offered at University of Scouting on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Fox High School in Arnold, Mo.

Learn about everything from the basics and adding sizzle to your unit program to high-adventure activities and GPS technology. Read more...  

Register online or download a mailable registration form.  

Council's Contingent Near Capacity For
First National Jamboree At Summit
Imagine 50,000 Scouts, Venturers, volunteers and staff from all over the country -- all gathered together for one big celebration of Scouting. Held once every four years, the 2013 National Jamboree is a chance to camp out with friends, meet new friends, try high-adventure activities, learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors.

During the 10-day event, there are exhibits, stadium shows with entertainment, opportunities to work on merit badges -- there's something for everybody.
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