ADVENTURE AWAITS
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“We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.”
– John Hope Franklin
Upcoming Adventures in the 583
Recent 583 News
Welcome the 583’s 2024 Volunteer Board President
Meet Mr. Jim Montgomery, the newly inducted Volunteer Board President of the Alamo Area Council. Jim’s commitment to service runs deep, starting with his early days as a Scout at the age of 7 with the 583. “I grew up scouting. My dad was a Scoutmaster, and I’ve had this urge to give back ever […]
Meet Staff SGT Jacob Whitlock this Saturday at our CWC! – Scavenger hunt for a door prize!
This weekend’s Council Wide Campout is all about first aid, emergency preparedness and medical services. It spotlights the opportunities scouts can find in the U.S. Army in many different medical associated jobs. Hopefully the scouts that are attending are aware of this new program and theme and are just as excited as we are about […]
Wood Badge- Eclipse the Ordinary to Shine the Extraordinary
Wood Badge training has been a life-changing experience for me—no exaggeration. In 2018, after serving as a Cub Scout Den Leader and Committee Chair for nearly six years, burnout was setting in. With my oldest transitioning to a Webelos Scout and uncertain about my role once he crossed over into the troop, I took a […]
Unlocking Potential: How Scouting Goes Beyond the Classroom
In a world full of possibilities, the choices for extracurricular activities for your child can be overwhelming. From sports to arts, the options seem endless, each promising to foster skills that go beyond the classroom, and I’m excited to share how scouting aligns with the enriching benefits mentioned in a 2022 Very Well Family article […]
Hiring Day Camp and Aquatics Staff Members for Summer 2024! – Interviews start soon!
We are hiring summer camp staff for 2024 at our Cub Scout Day Camps and McGimsey Pool. Specific positions, pay rates, and more are included.
FAQ’s for AAC’s New Organizational Structure
Greetings, Alamo Area Council members! We understand that you may have questions about the recent restructuring within our Council. Here are some frequently asked questions that address key aspects of our vision, staffing structure, volunteer engagement, and more: What is our vision as a Council? Are we keeping Districts or just restructuring the District Executive […]
Service Center Info
Contact the Alamo Area Council
2226 N.W. Military Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78213-1894
Main Office: 210-341-8611
General Email info@AlamoAreaBSA.org
Find the AAC staff directory HERE
Alamo Area Council Service Center Hours
Monday -Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Closed Fridays
NOTE: The office is closed for a full staff meeting the second Thursday of March, May, September, and November, from 11am – 1pm.
2024 Scheduled Closures:
New Years – January 1
MLK Day – January 15
Presidents Day – February 19
Good Friday – March 29
Memorial Day – May 27
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – September 2
Thanksgiving Day – afternoon of November 27 & November 28
Christmas Day – December 25
Winter Break – December 26-31
Inclement Weather Plan:
The Alamo Area Council adheres to the emergency closures of NEISD.
Camp Property Hours
2024 Alamo Area Council Camp Property Closures:
Camps are closed every Monday and Tuesday
2024 Scheduled Camp Closures:
March 29-31
November 28-December1
December 25
Musselman Scout Shop
General Information
Located inside the Alamo Area Council Service Center
Phone: 210-341-8611 option 2
General email: musselmanscoutshop@scouting.org
Shop Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 2:00pm
SHOP ONLINE – CLICK HERE