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Scouting for Food Collection May 16, 2021

Scouting for Food is a region-wide food drive led by local Boy Scouts with the goal of collecting 25,000 pounds of food for those in need, with a focus on teaching youth how to give back to their communities. We are proud to continue this partnership with HEB, USAA and The San Antonio Food Bank. […]

AJ’s Story: A Volunteer Scouter Turned Pro

My journey stated like yours, and thousands of other scout volunteers. My son came to me fresh out of kindergarten jumping up and down begging, “Please, please, please can we go?” So, we went to the rally at Zach White Elementary school in El Paso, Texas. We, as parents, easily saw the benefit of […]

Scoutbook Update

Leader Access Change as of 4/12/2021 In an effort to provide an excellent Scouting experience, Scoutbook and the BSA National office have made changes to the accessibility to the application’s functions. This does not affect parent connections to their Scouts – parents will continue to receive unit messages and have non-revocable access to their Scouts […]

Spring Recruitment 2021

The Alamo Area Council is excited to announce it’s 2021 Spring Membership Campaign. With the help of our friends from our community partners, each of our Council’s six Districts are organizing a series parking lot drive-through rallies. Each rally serves as a hub for local Packs and Troops in the area, so come take advantage […]

College of Commissioners Science

The College of Commissioner Science is open to all Scouters. Get ready for supplemental leader training at its best! The college provides fresh program ideas, outstanding resources and a whole new level of FUN for attending Scouting volunteers. Leaders may return year after year and earn degrees in their chosen fields and keep current on […]

BEAR CREEK NEEDS YOUR HELP in May 2021

Did you have damage from the Winter Storm? Well, Bear Creek Scout Reservation did, as well. We need some help cleaning up camp and getting it ready for Summer Camp. WHAT: Bear Creek is temporarily closed to unit rentals until we can get some repairs done at the camp to be able to operate it […]

SPURS Tickets Support Alamo Area Scouts

As a member of the Boy Scout Community, the San Antonio Spurs want to provide you with an exclusive offer on our last remaining home games of the season. We are providing all members with an exclusive rate on tickets. Thank you and Go Spurs Go! See link below to access the link. Spurs Ticket […]

2021 April Roundtable

I hope that everyone was able to tune in to your April Roundtable. In case you missed it the April Roundtable Slides and Communications are posted for your Scouting Needs. 2021 April Roundtable Slides

Join us for FUN and High-Adventure: Powder Horn 2021

Powder Horn 2021 (PH2021) is an action-packed, hands-on, six-day course which helps Scouters learn how to implement High Adventure activities into their Troop, Crew or Ship. PH2021 spans two, 3-day weekends at Bear Creek Scout Reservation (BCSR): Weekend #1 is September 24-26, 2021 Weekend #2 is October 8-10, 2021 Powder Horn is designed to introduce […]

Update in Registration Requirements for Alamo Area BSA

On March 4th the Alamo Area Council Executive Board adopted a resolution requiring completion of specific position training for all Adult Positions. This is effective immediately. How does this update affect you? To register for all leader positions, you must complete the position specific training. To continue in your current position, you must complete the […]

2021 Summer Guide is HERE

Ready for fun this summer? So are we! Check out what’s happening in San Antonio this Summer in our 2021 Summer Activities Catalog and experience the adventure! CHECK OUT THE SUMMER CATALOG HERE Additionally, reservations are currently open for the McGimsey Pool, canoeing on the lake, hammock camping at Mays, and campouts at all of […]

Adventure Tracking Made Easy

With a tap on your phone you can deposit a check, update your family grocery list or share a photo. Shouldn’t keeping track of a Scout’s advancement be just as easy? The Boy Scouts of America thinks so. If you don’t know about the wonders of the program, keep reading… Scoutbook is a revolutionary web app […]

Swim Checks and Lessons 2021

The swim classification of individuals participating in water activities is a key element of the BSA’s Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. Swim classification tests (swim checks) should be renewed annually at the beginning of the outdoor season and are required for any Scout attending Scouts BSA Summer Camp, Webelos Akela Adventure Camp and any […]

Be The Change Inaugural Female Eagles

It was just February 1st, 2019 when female youth were invited to join Scouts BSA, the new name of the Boy Scout program for youth ages 11-17. Today, we are excited to announce the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts in the Alamo Area BSA! These amazing youth have worked nonstop for the past two […]

Alamo Area Council Response to Coronavirus COVID-19

Governor Abbott New Executive Order, Effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Governor Abbott’s new executive order is effective, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, lifting previous restrictions requiring individuals to wear face coverings in public and certain businesses to operate at a reduced capacity. The Medical Advisory Committee and the leadership of the Alamo Area BSA has taken time to […]

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