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Experiences, Activities, Events and Resources

Because of YOU, the Greater St. Louis Area Council accomplished so much in 2022! Thank you for all you do!

Early Bird Savings ends TODAY (April 12, 2023) For ALL summer camps Register your Scout for Summer Camp today and save between $10 and $20 on the registration cost! (Must register and pay

for camp by April 12, 2023, to be eligible for this savings!) https://buff.ly/39qJDrp

Summer Camps at-a-Glance Cub Scout

Girls and Boys in grades K-5 (or ages 5-10)

Day Camps Day camps are a great place to have fun, build memories, learn new skills/hobbies in a safe, educational, environment. There are dozens of local opportunities!

Multi-day overnight camps These camps range from 1-5 nights, are held at Scout properties, and are a safe, educational, and fun experience for all Cub Scouts!

Patrol Development in a Traditional Camp Setting.

Scouts BSA Campsite Cooking Style Summer Camp Camp Gamble @ S-F Scout Ranch

Unit Based Camp Experiences Scouts BSA Boys and Girls ages 11-17

Outdoor Adventure w/Aquatics Programs & APEX Older Scout Program.

Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp.

Camp Famous Eagle @ S-F Scout Ranch Outdoor Adventure w/Eagle Badges & BSA Pistol Program.

Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp.

Rhodes France Scout Reservation Outdoor Adventure w/Climbing & ATV Program Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp.

Camp Lewallen Ranger Program Backcountry Backpacking Experience S-F Scout Ranch

Individual Specialty Camp Experiences Scouts BSA Boys and Girls ages 11-17

Skilled Trades Camp Immersive Skilled Trades Experience Swift High Adventure Base@ S-F Scout Ranch Horse Camp Advanced Horsemanship Experience Nagel Base @ Beaumont Scout Reservation Eagle Trail Workshop Scouts BSA path to Eagle Experience Beaumont Scout Reservation STEM Week Camp May Camp May @ Beaumont Scout Reservation National Youth Leadership Training Leadership Development Experience Camp Sakima @ S-F Scout Ranch AND Camp Warren Levis

Venturing

Boys and Girls ages 13 completed 8th grade) through 20

Build Your Own Adventure Camp Scouts BSA & Venturing Summer Camp Swift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch Greater St. Louis Area Council

Day Camps here, Day Camps there, Day Camps Everywhere!

WEBELOS OVERNIGHT CAMP 4 Night Overnight Camp for 4th & 5th Graders A camping experience for those entering 4th grade or 5th grade.

Attend as a pack or as a family.

Swimming, Shooting sports, Outdoor Skills, Campfire STEM and nature programs. https://buff.ly/3vdUJsA

FAMILY CAMP 1 Night Camp for the Entire Family 1 night/ 24 hour experience overnight camping for all ages of Cub Scouts (entering 1st grade through 5th grade) and their families (Invite younger siblings, grandparents, etc.!)

Attend as a pack or as a family.

Swimming, Shooting sports, Outdoor Skills, Campfire STEM and nature programs. https://buff.ly/3vdUJsA Cub Scout Day and Twilight Camps For girls and boys, Scouts and non-Scouts, ages 7 (or 6 and entering 1st grade in the Fall) to 11 All campers entering 1st grade in the Fall must be accompanied by an adult partner.

STEM activities included!

Healthy, fun outdoor activities Archery, BB guns, slingshots, fishing, hiking, and games! https://buff.ly/3j7g3dr

CUB SCOUT CAMPS

CUB SCOUT OVERNIGHT CAMP 2 Night Overnight Camp for 1st-5th Graders A camping experience for all ages of Cub Scouts (entering 1st grade through 5th grade) Attend as a pack or as a family.

Swimming, Shooting sports, Outdoor Skills, Campfire, STEM and nature programs. https://buff.ly/3vdUJsA

American Labor | Architecture | Automotive | Maintenance | Drafting | Electricity |Farm Mechanics | Fire Safety | Home Repairs | Metalwork | Painting | Surveying |Truck Transportation | Welding |Woodwork

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2023 S-F Ranger Program Scouts BSA & Venturers at least 14 years old and adults Each day your crew will backpack to a different outpost at The Ranch. There, you will find programs that change every day. Expect to blacksmith at our forge, climb high into the trees on the ropes course, shoot a black powder rifle, and swim in the Little St. Francis River! https://stlbsa.org/camps/scouts-bsa-venturingsummer-camp/ 2023 Horse Camp Scouts BSA & Venturers at least 14 years old Spend a week at an advanced riding camp cantering around the trails. Play games in the riding ring, take trail rides to the highest points of the property, and show off your advanced skills at the Cavalcade show at the end of the week.

Other activities can include rock wall climbing, shooting, swimming, cavalcade training, ropes course, campfires, and more. https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Scouts BSA and Venturing Youth 13 years and up Take your leadership skills to the next level and attend NYLT this summer! We offer courses at the three different properties. We offer traditional land base training course OR you can take your experience to the next level by attending NYLT Pack and Paddle program! Spend half the week hiking and the other half canoeing over a lake. https://stlbsa.org/training/nylt/

SPECIALTY CAMPS

New Camp Experience for 2023!

Skilled Trades Camp Scouts BSA & Venturers at least 14 years old Learn skills from trade experts and participate in high adventure activities that make Swift a great place.

Enjoy Climbing, Water Sports, Shooting Sports, Challenge Courses, and more!

Patrol Development in a Traditional Camp Setting Scouts BSA Campsite Cooking Style Summer Camp Camp Gamble

Outdoor Adventure w/Aquatics Programs & APEX Older Scout Program Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp Camp Famous Eagle

Scouts will enjoy eating in the dining hall. They will also participate in various programs like water skiing, shooting sports, kayaking, small boat sailing, standup paddleboards, STEM activities, competitions, rock climbing, and Huck's Cove Water Park! https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Build Your Own Adventure Camp Scouts BSA & Venturing Summer Camp Swift High Adventure Base

Rock Climbing, High Challenge Course, Rappelling, Low Challenge Course, Swimming, Sailing, SUPs, Equestrian Programs, Mountain Bikes Course and Trail Rides, Ascending, Mountain Boards, and more.

Then on top of all that fun, each week has a theme that expands the program offerings at Swift. https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Outdoor Adventure w/Eagle Badges & BSA Pistol Program Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp Rhodes France Scout Reservation

Inground swimming pool, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, standup paddleboards, a beautiful chapel, and a large campfire arena overlooking one of the lakes. Special programs offered include STEM related merit badges, BSA Pistol Safety and Marksmanship Program, a great First-Year Scout Program, and much more! https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Outdoor Adventure w/Climbing & ATV Program Scouts BSA Dining Hall Style Summer Camp Camp Lewallen, Silva, MO The camp sits along the St. Francis River and includes programs like all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), shooting sports, a top-of-the-line rock climbing complex, river float trips, and STEM activities. Troops will also get to compete during the Wednesday Water Carnival and try their hand at cooking competitions! https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

SCOUTS BSA & VENTURING CAMPS

Scouts will grow as a team as they prepare their meals throughout the week. They will also participate in various programs like water skiing, shooting sports, kayaking, small boat sailing, standup paddleboards, STEM activities, competitions, rock climbing, and Huck's Cove Water Park! https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Cub Scout FAMILY Camp Everyone is welcome at Family Camp!

One night/24-hour overnight camping experience 3 Locations / Multiple dates Your Cub Scout can bring mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, etc., to share this one-day and onenight experience at camp.. The program can include swimming, archery, BBs, crafts, STEM activities, and more! Camp fees include all meals, program supplies, and camp patches. https://stlbsa.org/camps/cub-scout-overnightcamps/

All Scouting Families 2023 Outdoor Family Experience Swift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch Bring your family and experience the S-F Scout Ranch.

Choose from 1, 2, or 3 nights of camping!

Plan your family adventure or relax by the lake!

Staff will be onsite to provide lifeguarding for aquatic activities, including swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. BB Guns and Archery will be available, as well as evening Pontoon tours of Nims Lake and hikes to Castle Rock https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

2023 Adult Summer Camp Adult volunteers and Scout parents Swift High Adventure Base @ S-F Scout Ranch Join us for a Summer Camp just for adults!

Yes, it’s your chance to unwind and have some fun!

Campers will enjoy a variety of staffed camp activities like rock climbing, horseback riding, and water skiing/tubing. We have a special menu designed specifically for this camp, as well as the option to enjoy offsite excursions and evening entertainment.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED!! https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E

Scouts BSA Voyageur Workshop Calling all first-year Scouts BSA! We have an action-packed event designed to help our first-year Scouts earned First Class rank requirements.

Then enjoy some fun activities at our camps.

Look for Scouts BSA Voyageur Workshop https://stlbsa.org/advancement-awards/ Eagle Trail Workshop Scouts BSA path to Eagle Experience A unique experience where Scouts work with counselors on three Eagle-required badges and the Life-to-Eagle process for an entire week, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Scouts will not be camping during the seminar https://buff.ly/3dZVo8E Memorial Day Good Turns Scouts of all ages and their families are invited to participate to remember those who have died in service to our country.

To join us at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery https://buff.ly/3JdIzaP To help at eight local Jewish cemeteries. https://buff.ly/3yB1sja

Outdoor Ethics / BSA Leave No Trace Workshop Scouts over the age of 12. And adults too.

Outdoor Ethics and Leave No Trace are key components of all core BSA outdoor training programs. If you have a deep interest in the outdoors, nature, and the environment then this workshop is for you. https://buff.ly/3JSrt3N Scout Fishing Day at S-F All Scouts, Adult volunteers, and parents Our Council Canoe Guides will be onsite to give you tips and tricks on fishing and help you have a great day. https://buff.ly/3nrLHUI

Summer Camp Pre-Orders are CLOSING in just a few short days!

Preorder now until April 16th for only $14 NOTE: Limited quantities and sizes will be available at the camp trading post for $16 https://buff.ly/3BPIqrJ!

We are also looking for Camp Directors to lead our seasonal camp staff employees to deliver summer camp programming to attendees. They ensure our youth have a safe, fun, and memorable experience at summer camp.

Quick find - Resources Serving Scouts With Disabilities

Many units have at least one Scout with Special Needs, which includes autism, attention deficit disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, asthma, diabetes, hearing or visual impairment and many others. Find support, training, and resources to help your Scout and unit be more successful.

2023 Summer Camp Experiences

We are excited to be offering all different types of camp experiences throughout our 63-county footprint this summer! There’s adventure and fun for CUB SCOUTS | SCOUTS BSA | VENTURING | SEA SCOUTS | EXPLORERS | ADULTS

Advancement and Awards

Whether you’re looking for information regarding the many Advancement opportunities or Awards that may be earned, you’ve come to the right place!

Explore the opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth.

CUB SCOUT WORKSHOPS | MERIT BADGE RESOURCES | EAGLE WORKSHOPS

Training Opportunities

Learn more about the training opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth. You will find training for REQUIRED FOR ADULT LEADERS | YOUTH | SUPPLEMENT & OUTDOOR SKILLS

Submit your Scouting Story

We know you are snapping away and taking lots of video when out doing Scouting activities and we want to see them so we can share all the great things our Scouts are doing!

Parent/Leader Resources

Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders. You’ll find

Volunteer!

Looking to volunteer? Let us help match you with the perfect volunteer experience using skills, talents, and resources to wish to share with the Scouts and their families!

Reconnect with Scouting Alumni

Alumni, like you, are passionate voices that strengthen the program, promote alumni accomplishments, and celebrate the Scouting spirit and traditions.

Marketing Resources

Love Scouting and what to tell the world…. well, at least your family and friends??

Check out the toolbox and helpful links for parents and adult leaders. You’ll find LOGOS | INFOGRAPHICS | PHOTOS | SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS | VIDEOS

Shop Outdoor Gear

The Greater St. Louis Area Council has six Scout Shops to serve its members. Scouts and volunteers can also shop online at any time at ScoutShop.org or fill out an Order Request for their local store for pickup or shipping.

Camp Sponsorships

Here’s a variety of affordable opportunities to develop a positive image of your business and be associated with Scouting and our camps. Discover the possibilities!

Merit Badge Sponsorships

Market Your Business While Helping Youth By participating in the Merit Badge Sponsorship Program, your company is choosing to make a positive investment in the lives of the young people in our community.

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