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Short Term Camp Administrators Needed

Effective January 1, 2021 our National Camping Administration Program (NCAP) standards have changed to define our camps that were previously known as Family Camps to Short Term Camps. In addition, their is now a position required to run a Short Term Camp. The Short Term Camps now encompass many of our events, activities and trainings […]

Alamo Area Council is the best place for Summer Day Camp in 2021. Here’s why…

Experience Alamo Area Council is one of the most popular day camps in the San Antonio area. Our Cub Scout Day Camp focuses on building character, leadership, independence, friendships, fun and everlasting memories. Our Day Camp is exclusively offered to only Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America. Great benefits The Alamo Area Council […]

Bear Creek Scouts BSA – Summer Camp 2021

Did you miss summer camp this year? Really looking forward to getting back out there in 2021? Register now to attend Bear Creek Scouts BSA Summer Camp 2021. Since 1957, Bear Creek Scout Reservation has been a summer home to thousands of Scouts. Providing unforgettable camping memories, Bear Creek has afforded many boys their first […]

2021 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff/Counselors and Counselors in Training Needed – Apply Now

Each year as we recruit more Cub Scouts into our units we give what is called a “cub talk”, which is designed around sharing with the youth all the fun and exciting things they can do if they join us. We promise them that they are going to get to shoot BB Guns, Archery, and […]

Council Now Accepting Applications for NYLT Youth Staff

Please read on for more details on how to apply for staff for either or both of the Summer Courses for NYLT…

Scouting Celebrates GivingTuesday 2020 thru Good Turns

A Good Turn is a volunteered kind act of good deed. Scout youth have always been encouraged to watch for things that need to be done, and then do them without being asked. “Good turns are doing daily acts of kindness, big or small, to individuals or the community and this is a core part […]

Calling all Reverent Scouts

3rd Annual Council-Wide Interfaith Hike Happening February 7th 2021 A Scout is reverent. A Scout youth is reverent toward God. He or she is faithful in their religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. This is the reason for the Annual Council-Wide Interfaith Hike that will take place […]

Veterans Day and a Tribute to an Eagle Scout

Veterans Day Meaning Veterans Day is a holiday where we honor and pay our respects to all those who have served in our armed forces. We recognize the importance of military service, and honor the sacrifices made by past and active duty, Guard, Reserve troops, and family members. So when you come upon a veteran today, […]

New Unit Election Procedures for Youth

Starting in October 2020, the Order of the Arrow, Aina Topa Hutsi lodge began using the new induction module in Lodge Master to schedule unit elections for youth members. Adult recommendations will follow the same procedures as before. Visit our unit elections page for more details and the procedures to follow

Trip Ruckman Honored with the District Award of Merit

Hugh B. “Trip” Ruckman, a long time Scouter and Karnes City community leader, has been selected to receive the District Award of Merit. Trip, who is an Eagle Scout, is being recognized by Mesquite District for his leadership in Scouting and service to the community. Mesquite District delivers Scouting to eight counties in South […]

Silver Beaver Nominations For 2020 Due December 22nd.

What is a Silver Beaver? It is the highest recognition award that can be granted to a Scouter by a local Council. The Silver Beaver Committee does not view this award as a popularity award nor it is a step above the District Award of Merit for some Silver Beaver Honorees have never received this […]

Invitation to Powder Horn 2021

Invitation to Powder Horn 2021! We would like to invite you to be part of Alamo Area Council’s High-Adventure Resources Management Course called Powder Horn on September 24-26 and October 8-10, 2021, at Bear Creek Scout Reservation! Now is the perfect time to sign-up…before all the slots are filled! Simply go to https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/9830 to register! […]

Three Eagle Candidates Serve the Community with Eagle Projects

Three Eagle Scout candidates from Scouts BSA Troop 194 in Pleasanton completed their Eagle Scout Service Projects in partnership with the City of Charlotte Public Library, the Atascosa Central Appraisal District and the Pleasanton Parks and Recreation benefiting the City Pool. The purpose of the Eagle Scout Service Project, in addition to providing service and […]

Council Asks for Feedback on Musselman Scout Shop

The Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America would like your feedback on The Musselman Scout Shop. Your feedback is highly appreciated to better serve our Scouting community. The Musselman Scout Shop is a National BSA Scout shop providing everything from uniforms, handbooks and leader materials to craft items, gifts, and Scouting apparel. The […]

Alamo Area Council Response to Coronavirus COVID-19

Alamo Area Council UPDATED Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 as ofMonday, December 14, 2020 December 14, 2020 – The Medical Advisory Committee of the Alamo Area Council has determined, in concert with local guidelines, that beginning Wednesday, December 16th, all indoor meetings are prohibited and outdoor meetings and campouts should be limited to sizes of 10 […]

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