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Service Projects Available and Casita Building Help Requested This Fall

Does your Scout or Unit need Service Projects or Conservation Projects? Our Camps can help you with this. If you would like to coordinate small group service projects at our camps this fall please reach out to Adventure@AlamoAreaBSA.org . Include what you are thinking about doing, dates of availability, how many people will be involved, […]

2021 Bear Creek Scouts BSA Summer Camp Reservations are Open! Early Bird Ends September 30!

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. Our Early Bird rate is available for any Unit that registers between now and September 30th. You only have to make a deposit to hold your spot. […]

Calling all Webelos and Troops! How do you plan to meet each other Fall 2020?

The Webelos Trail to Eagle is for Webelos to learn what Scouts BSA is all about, while meeting and interacting with Troops in preparation to cross over into Scouts BSA. The overall goal of this event is introducing Webelos to activities using the Patrol Method while placing emphasis on the parent’s role in a Scouts […]

2020 Spook O Ree – The Haunted Forest of McGimsey Scout Park!

This year we are hosting a drive through event at McGimsey Scout Park for our annual Spook O Ree! To keep the spirit of Halloween alive and remain safe during COVID, we are offering a contact-free event. You purchase your tickets ahead of time, and then come out to McGimsey on November 7th, 2020, between […]

Cub Scout Shooting Sports Days – August and December, 2020

Looking for an opportunity for your Scouts to earn their Cub Scout Shooting Badges? Outside of Summer Camps, this is the event you need to register for to do just that. Due to COVID these events are limited as we have to keep the groups smaller. We will work in sessions of 16 Scouts; breaking […]

Swim Test Offered at McGimsey Scout Park to Support Scout Advancement – Fall 2020

It was brought to our attention that many of our Scouts were unable to complete their annual Swim Test this summer. Scouts take the swim test in preparation for attending summer camp or they complete it at summer camp each year and this test counts when they are moving towards advancing to the next rank. […]

In Person Cub Scout Adventure Days Fall 2020 – All Cub Scouts Invited

This Fall we are offering limited small events to allow Cub Scouts the opportunity to get outside, interact with other Scouts, participate in shooting sports activities and do some traditional Scouting activities. All of these events will be differently themed and our activities will change for each event. How will we operate safely? First of […]

Virtual Scouting Expo 2020 Event Successful

Thank you for all who attended the 2020 Virtual Scouting Expo hosted by the Alamo Area Council and sponsored by H-E-B. Although some participants vocalized some uneasiness with the new virtual format, all those surveyed expressed they found the event successful and were happy it happened despite COVID-19 challenges. Congratulations also to our H-E-B gift card password scavenger hunt […]

Scouts Rescue Lady out of River

We never know when conflict or tragedy may strike us or our family. All we can do is strive to be prepared and safe AND pray a Scout is nearby with courage and skills to jump into action. This is the story that unfolded for a New Braunfels woman navigating the Guadalupe River several months […]

NEW OAK TREE DISTRICT CHAIR ANNOUNCED

The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce that Brandon Miller will be serving as the District Chairman for Oak Tree District. Brandon began serving in the position on June 15th. Brandon has been a registered volunteer with several units in Kerrville. He served as the Cubmaster for Pack 1205 for ten years and is […]

Grady Roberts Honored With The Award of Merit

Grady Roberts, a long time Scouter and Pearsall community leader is being honored with the District Award of Merit by Mesquite District. Grady, who is an Eagle Scout and attorney is being recognized for his support of Scouting at his church and in Pearsall along with his civic service. He presently serves as the Finance […]

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