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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

The office is closed the first Thursday of each month for a full staff meeting 9am – Noon.

Scheduled Closures:
Tuesday, January 11, & Thursday, January 13 for Staff Training
Monday, January 17, in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

Eagle Scouts, Be Prepared to apply for NESA scholarships soon

Earning the Eagle Scout rank is an impressive achievement that provides lasting impacts on one’s life. One of those impacts can be financial support for higher education. Beginning December 1, the National Eagle Scout Association will be accepting applications for five annual scholarships of varying amounts. Applicants must have completed an Eagle Scout board of review before […]

Scouts BSA Donate $16,000+ of Popcorn to Local Charities

Have you ever wondered exactly where the popcorn donations go? The answer is lots of places, actually. Units use monetary donations to buy up remaining inventory and give to First Responders and Teachers that serve their local community, like Pack 548 of River District, and Troop 360 of Coyote District. These are precious moments that […]

COVID-19 Update 11/17/21

Based on improving local conditions and updated guidance from local and national health authorities, the Medical Advisory Committee of the Alamo Area Council is updating the policies to reflect the following: Masks are no longer required for individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any follow-up boosters recommended by the CDC Individuals who are […]

Scouts Bring Patriotism Back to Football in Somerset

There’s nothing like the Friday Night Lights of Texas, which is why the Scouts of Troop 251 and Pack 251 of Somerset teamed up and volunteered to do the opening flag ceremony for the Somerset Lil’ Bulldogs football program. The Lil’ Bulldogs, with athletes ages 3-11, expected a lot of action and spectator participation, was […]

Easily Swayed – Hang Out at Mays Family Scout Ranch

While the origins of the hammock remains unknown, it is believed the practice began among fishermen in Pre-Columbian Latin America. Having few supplies on hand and not wanting to sleep among the critters on the ground, hammocks proved efficient and comfortable for generations to come. You might be interested to know that even Sir Robert […]

Life Scout on autism spectrum equips first responders with calming response tools

Holden Pardue, a Life Scout with Troop 600 in Greensboro, N.C., has been in Scouting for four years – he says that it’s his favorite thing that he does. He loves hanging out with his friends and helping his community. His Eagle Scout project focused on his biggest passion – helping young people remain calm […]

Alamo Area Council Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 As of November 17, 2021

The Medical Advisory Committee and the leadership of the Alamo Area BSA carefully considered the guidelines from Center for Disease Control, and state, county, and city officials. Ultimately, the health & safety of our Scouting members and staff is our biggest concern. The MAC continues to monitor the situation for any changes necessary in the […]

The Easiest Way to be Found This Year

What’s the easiest way for potential members to join your Scout unit? BeAScout.org! It works even better if your unit information is up-to-date. Need help updating your pin? Find a complete set of step-by-step instructions on how to update your BeAScout pin in this guide, and/or watch this “Setting Up Your BeAScout Unit Pin” instructional video. As […]

Gone but Not Forgotten – Flags at Fort Sam

In years past, Scouts spent the Friday before Memorial Day honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving our nation. In the Alamo city, that community event is called Flags at Fort Sam. Due to the on-going pandemic, the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Director and the Alamo Area Council are encouraging […]

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 […]

Coyote District Eagle Boards of Review

The Coyote District Eagle Board Committee has updated the Eagle Board Process due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this time, Eagle Boards of Review will be conducted virtually via ZOOM videoconferencing every week and in person once per month depending on the availability of the Scout and adult volunteers who make up the board. […]

Digital Safety in a Time of Increased Online Activity

As units use digital and online resources, such as video conferencing, to continue Scouting meetings, projects, and advancement during the COVID-19 outbreak, the National BSA and the Alamo Area Council is providing the following guidance. Note this guidance is not comprehensive and it may differ from the changing requirements of state or our local jurisdiction. […]

National Jamboree 2023

All Scout youth 12 – 18 years of age are invited to “Face the Challenge” from July 19-28,2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, National Boy Scouts of America’s Premier High Adventure Base, located in Glen Jean, West Virginia. For more information, visit www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Jamboree or email the Council’s Jamboree committee by email at Jamboree@AlamoAreaBSA.org. Face the […]

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