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The Alamo Area Council continues to prepare young people for life by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, utilizing outdoor activity, citizenship, and fitness. The AAC manages over 1,500 acres of outdoor adventure for boys and girls from 5-20 years of age at three premier camps –
Bear Creek Scout Camp, Mays Family Scout Ranch, and McGimsey Scout Park.

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Find AAC’s Updated Response to COVID-19 by clicking HERE

Alamo Area Council Service Center Hours
Monday -Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Fridays

Note 2023 Closures:
The Alamo Area Council Service Center will be closed:
January 16 in observance of MLK Day.
January 17-19th for our annual Staff Conference.

The office is closed the second Thursday each month for a full staff meeting 11am – 1pm.

Inclement Weather Plan: The Alamo Area Council adheres to the emergency closures of NEISD.

Musselman Scout Shop’s Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 2:00pm
SHOP ONLINE – CLICK HERE

Venturing, and Why You Need To Know About It

One of the questions I have been asked most frequently since becoming involved with Venture Scouts three years ago, even from those involved with Scouting is, “What is Venturing?” The question tends to make me hesitate, how exactly do I go about describing what our Crew is? My go-to answer is that we are a […]

An Eagle Scout Project 8,000 Miles from Home Connects a Scout with his Heritage

My name is Jaedon, I am a tenth grader in San Antonio, Texas. I have been a Scout since I was 7 years old. Over the years I have graduated from a Cub Scout to a Scouts BSA. It has been a wonderful journey, Scouting gave me an opportunity for outdoor adventures like rock climbing, […]

Why National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)? Hear it from a Scout…

By now, lots of Scouters have heard of NYLT. It’s a leadership program for youth (you can learn more here if you’re curious: https://www.alamoareabsa.org/leadership-training/national-youth-leadership-training/ But what’s often missing from promotional materials is personal experience. So, I’d like to tell you all why I, the upcoming Youth Course Lead of the AAC Spring 2023 Course, love NYLT […]

Scout Sunday 2023

What is Scout Sunday? Typically held on the Sunday closest to the birthday of the BSA, (founded on February 8, 1910), Scout Sunday is a time for Scouts to show reverence, and participate in a faith-based service as a Scout. It is a meaningful and important event for Scouts and their families, and it is […]

Scouts Help Fill 10,000 Boxes of Food This Holiday Season

Troop 537 assisted Redeemer Presbyterian Church to reach a massive goal: to assemble and deliver 10,000 boxes of food to feed local families for 10 days. Each box is intended to feed a family of 4 during the holiday break. According to Sylvia, a Troop parent and leader, it’s an annual event put on by […]

NESA Scholarship Applications Open Now Thru January 31, 2023

Congratulations on achieving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. You have just begun your life journey and with the skills and character you’ve developed in Scouting, you have a solid foundation to build upon. As a future leader, Eagle Scouts like you, are critical to preserving the fabric of our great nation. The National Eagle […]

An Eagle Scout Who Continues to Soar

After a two and a half year delay due to Covid and his father’s health–Ricardo Lazaro was awarded his Eagle Scout Award, which he earned on March 11, 2022. But Ricardo didn’t rest on his Eagle Scout laurels once he passed his Board of Review in 2020. In the interim, Ricardo earned about 170 additional […]

Personal Management Merit Badge – Financial Literacy Information

MERIT BADGE ACADEMY – Personal Management – Videos The USAA Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the Personal Management Merit Badge academy. USAA’s focus is to help bring financial literacy to youth in the scouting community. USAA Foundation Educational Information Resources – https://usaaef.org – Budget […]

PRESS RELEASE: Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award to siblings, Harry (Quint) and Elizabeth Bowers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/12/22 Courtney Bukwoski Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, Inc (210) 296-7623 Courtney.Bukowski@Scouting.org Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award to siblings, Harry (Quint) and Elizabeth Bowers to be formally awarded on October 20, 2022, 6-8:30 pm San Antonio, Texas Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council announced the Glen Adams […]

Inspired by Trees

When you walk in the forest, ready to be inspired, what is the first thing you see? You see a tree, because it is the tallest, biggest, and most majestic plant in nature. It is so big and important because it has lots to give to this world and to the humans who live here. […]

Backup Belay is Required in All BSA COPE & Climbing Programs

Backup belay is required for all COPE and climbing programs that utilize a belay system. Recently, the BSA has seen an increase in incidents and near misses that were the result of either no backup belayer present or an inattentive backup belayer. Backup belayers are a key part of our climbing safety. In the event […]

You can make a HUGE impact in just 10-minutes

“A Scout carries out suggestions the more wholeheartedly when he understands their aim.” – Sir Robert Baden-Powell. We’ve all seen the statistics about the impact of Scouting among youth, but have you ever wondered how studies on the benefits of Scouting collect their data? They gather it from everyday folks like you and me by way […]

We are Hiring Summer Camp Staff, Apply Now!

Not sure what you are going to be doing this summer? Want to find a fun way to get outdoors and spend time doing things you love? The Alamo Area Council is searching for quality youth to join our Summer Camp Staff this summer. This includes Resident Camp at Bear Creek Summer Camp in Hunt, Texas […]

Updated Youth Protection Policy for Re-Charter this Fall

Dear Alamo Area Council Member, Updated Alamo Area Council Youth Protection Policy: The Alamo Area Council and the BSA place the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. The BSA mandates that all volunteers complete our Youth Protection Training (YPT), developed by prominent child-safety experts, prior to any interaction […]

Support Scouts While You Shop with Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile customers can now support Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, Inc. in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and […]

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