Everywhere you look, someone's talking about STEM! We've got a full lineup this fall of new and returning STEM events. Visit the STEM activities page for the latest information on NOVA Days, STEM University, Pole Position Raceway programs, and more.
And don't forget to check out STEM Scouts!
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May The Fun Be With You At Fall Fun Rally
What do you call the largest gathering of Venturers in the nation? Fall Fun Rally! And it's coming to Beaumont Scout Reservation Sept. 25-27! Join more than 1,300 Venturers, Explorers, and advisors for an event-filled weekend with more than 100 activities, training, demonstrations, and competitions. New activities include a SCUBA Experience and Fishing Display. Sign up now to take advantage of early bird pricing.
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Try It All At Cub Scouting Day One
 Join us Saturday, Oct. 3, and discover the exciting world of Scouting at Day One. Cub Scouts participate in outdoor activities, games and a full day of hands-on introductions to archery, BB guns, campfire cooking, science projects, and more. Three locations: Beaumont Scout Reservation, Jackson City Park, Wentzville Rotary Park. Register today!
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Tackle Obstacle Course Like A Ninja
Midwest Twisters' mega-obstacle course has every fun thing a kid can imagine such as climbing walls, trampolines, rope ladders and swings, trapezes, cargo nets, traveling rings, "sky deck," 3-tiered warped wall, zip-line, quintuple steps, monkey bars and more! Also offered are birthday parties, open gyms, outings, and their trademarked "Fitness Heroes" classes. See what the rage is all about! Click here to learn more.
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Summer Camp Registration Opens Oct. 15
 Plan ahead to visit a Greater St. Louis Area Council summer camp in 2016! Online registration for Boy Scout summer camp, Venturing summer camp, and Webelos week-long camp opens Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. A non-refundable $100 deposit is due at registration to hold your campsite. Camps fill up quickly so register early!
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Become More Prepared For Disasters
 Leaders, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts: Learn how to be ready to assist when disaster strikes. The Community Emergency Preparedness Summit takes place Nov. 6-8 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Spend the weekend learning about search and rescue, team organization, terrorism, special needs consideration, and more. Several merit badges are offered to Boy Scouts. Register here.
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LOE Prepares You For Outdoor Adventure
 Before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip, leaders must complete Leader Outdoor Experience training. Learn about camp facilities, basic cooking and camping skills, and resources. Upcoming courses are Oct. 10-11 at Beaumont Scout Reservation or Oct. 17-18 at Camp Lewallen. Register here.
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| P.R.A.Y. Religious Emblems Program -- Join Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church this fall for the Protestant Religious Emblems Program. An open house for all four program levels will be held on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Any Protestant youth in the council is welcome to attend. Click here for more information.
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 | MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include Dog Care (Sept. 26), Fish & Wildlife Management (Oct. 25), Fishing & Fly Fishing (Oct. 25), Scuba Diving (Sept. 28; Nov. 18), Pets (Dec. 5), and Rock Climbing & Rappelling (Saturdays & Sundays).
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| RECRUITMENT RESOURCES-- A great way to get new kids in Scouting is by letting the public know about the fun, exciting things your unit is doing. Use our recruiting materials to help in your recruitment efforts!
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