Are you planning to take your Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip? You will first need Leader Outdoor Experience (LOE) training. There are two upcoming courses: April 25-26 at Beaumont or May 2-3 at Camp Lewallen. 

 

The training is open to all leaders within the Pack. You will learn about camp facilities, basic cooking and camping skills, find great resources for your den, and much more! Learn more or sign up today.

Cub Scouts can test their skills on activities such as marshmallow shooting and water balloon launching while older Scouts can try their hand at tomahawk throwing or catapult launching-- and much more!

The council has tickets for the St. Louis Cardinals game on Wednesday, April 15. These tickets are free and available to Scout families and units on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email christine.dieckmann@ scouting.org to reserve your tickets!

This one-day seminar is designed to help Troops be stronger and more successful. Stronger Troops can attract and retain more Scouts and committed adult leaders. Stronger Troops will also have exciting programs run by Scouts and guided by trained adult leaders. The seminar is for Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, troop committee chairs, troop committee members, and unit commissioners. Register now.

Units or individuals looking to be among the first in the country to purchase copies of the new Cub Scout books and leader guides can now pre-order their books from the Scout Shop. All orders must be received by April 29, 2015.  Payment will be taken in the Scout Shop when the books are picked up between May 1-15, 2015.  All pre-orders will be filled in the order they were received while supplies last.  Order now. 

Grab your poles and join us for the annual fishing day at S bar F Scout Ranch on Saturday, May 2! Fishing day is open to Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers and is free to all participants. Attendance prizes will be given, and coffee and donuts are provided. 

Reservation deadline is April 24.

Summer campers: get the gear and know-how you need on Saturday, May 2 at BSA Outfitters and save 25% on camp gear! It's the perfect time for Scouts and parents to get all their camp questions answered and see the latest gear available for making the most out of camp. And this year you'll also SAVE 25% ON CAMP GEAR during the event! The fun begins at 9 a.m. Contact BSA Outfitters (westcountyscoutshop@scouting.org or 314-984-0014) for details.

S bar F Scout Ranch is in need of volunteers for its annual work day scheduled for May 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Units or adults are welcome to help out and anyone who participates will be offered free camping at the Ranch Saturday evening. Participants can spend Sunday enjoying activities such as hiking or fishing at the Ranch. Volunteers interested in donating time and/or supplies should email Rich Ranosh at rich.panosh@scouting.org by April 30.

	SUMMER CAMP -- Don't miss out on the most fun you'll have all summer. Get your Scout signed up for one of our exciting summer camps! Visit the summer camp page to learn about our camp offerings.
	ESA GOLF TOURNAMENT -- Help maintain the high quality of GSLAC camps by supporting the 24th Annual St. Louis Eagle Scout Association Golf Tournament on April 20 at Old Hickory Golf Club. Read more...
	SPECIAL CAMP STAFF REUNION -- Sept. 4-6 -- Get on the list to receive the latest reunion info by emailing gslacalumni@gmail.com with your current address, email, phone number, and camps you have worked. Also "Like" and follow the GSLAC Camp Staff Alumni Group on Facebook.
	MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include Genealogy, Law,  Motorboating, Pets,  Railroading, and Scuba Diving.