Alamo Area Council

 
Boy Scouts of America

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Linda Dieguez

Statement from the Boy Scouts of America regarding the GSUSA Lawsuit – dated April 7, 2022

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Statement of The Boy Scouts of America on the GSUSA Lawsuit.

We are pleased that the court has vindicated the BSA’s position and summarily rejected all of the claims of the Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), observing that “In truth, Girl Scouts’ complaint is based, not on concern for trademark confusion, but on fear for their competitive position in a market with gender neutral options for scouting” (opinion, p. 21).  The BSA believes that there are many excellent options for parents and young people to develop character and leadership, including both the BSA and GSUSA.  We support the right of families and girls to make their own choice of youth development organizations that work best for them.  The BSA is thrilled that since we began offering girls the opportunity to fully participate in our programs in 2019, over 305,000 girls are currently enrolled and more than 2,200 young women have already earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout.  We celebrate the achievements of these girls and young women.  The BSA looks forward to welcoming more girls into our positive, life changing programs.

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We are Hiring Summer Camp Staff, Apply Now!

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 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 and in San Antonio at our McGimsey Day Camp.

Why should I consider being a Staff member? Our most important team members are our Camp Counselors. They are the heart and soul of what happens at camp. They are the number one reason why a camper falls in love with camp. You can be a Counselor and be given the opportunity to impact somebody’s forever!  Not to mention, summer camp jobs are great ways to start off in the work force and teach life skills!

You mentioned life skills, tell me more! Your time management, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills will see a great improvement over the summer, because you’ll be using them all day every day! These skills in particular are useful for college & college interviews, as well as future job opportunities. Whether it’s about leadership, patience, critical thinking or becoming flexible – all these are essential in all parts of life. Whether it’s a summer job you need to get by or an opportunity to gain experience, becoming a camp counselor is fun and rewarding.

 

Bear Creek Summer Camp Staff….

If you are interested in living at camp this summer you should apply to be on our amazing Bear Creek Summer Camp Staff.  Summer camp staff week starts Sunday June 5th and camp continues through Saturday, July 9th.  Some staff are asked to stay on to help with our Akela Adventure Camp for the week of July 10 through 16.

What will you be doing? Mentoring your peers, other scouts just like you who want to learn and have fun at summer camp. You will teach them and talk with them and get to know them. Best of all, you become a part of the Bear Creek Summer Camp Staff Family!

For Camp Staff you must be 15 years of age by June 1, 2022 or older – CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR CAMP STAFF

If you are 14 years old you can sign up to be a Counselor in Training (CIT). These are volunteer staff that support the program and learn what it means to be a Counselor.  It is a great way to get to know the staff at Bear Creek and get your foot in the door for a full staff position the following year.  CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A CIT.

 

Cub Scout Day Camp Staff….

Are Staff positions paid? McGimsey Day Camp positions are paid positions. All the other Day Camps are volunteer led.

What will you be doing? This year, you will be mentoring and working with groups of 8-10 Cub Scouts all week, and will get to know them, help them grow, and keep them safe at camp. We are looking for high energy team members that are willing to sing, dance, and do everything they can to bring our theme alive.

You determine which camp meets your interest and apply for any and all the camps you want to help out at. After applying you will be contacted by the leadership from each camp you applied for to set up an interview. Then you will be given further instructions on what to expect.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR DAY CAMP STAFF – 16 years of age or older

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A CIT FOR DAY CAMP – 14 and 15 years of age.

 

What are some other reasons to join Summer Camp Staff that I should consider?

Develops Lifelong skills
Promotes Independence
Makes Time for Play
Teaches Teamwork
Teaches Resiliency
Provides Fun Screen-Free Activities
Encourages a Connection with Nature
Fosters Growth
Builds Self-Esteem
Supports Healthy Living
Nurtures Friendships
Teaches Youth to Respect Differences
Keeps Youth Intellectually Engaged
Promotes Growth in a Safe Environment
Gives Youth a Sense of Purpose
And many more!!!!

Shooting Sports Trainings (NRA and Archery) and Opportunities to Get Involved

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The Alamo Area Council Shooting Sports Advocates are working hard to bring opportunities for you to get involved with one of the most beloved and exciting parts of the scouting program….Shooting! Who doesn’t love knocking that clay pigeon out of the air with a well placed shotgun shot or creating holes in it with a BB Gun at one of our camps?  These activities are vital to the excitement of our program and one of top reasons scouts initially join the Boy Scouts of America.

Volunteers are a vital part of this program and trained volunteers are extremely hard to find in the shooting arena. For older units (Scouts BSA, Venture, Sea Scouts) if you have trained adults you can run a program in your unit.  How nice would it be to add some range time to one of your weekend rentals at Bear Creek Scout Reservation?  You can do it.  For Cub Scout Packs, scouts can only shoot at a Council level event and we always need volunteers willing to help on the ranges during those events.  The more volunteers we have, the more likely we are to be able to share the load (schedule 1-2 hours volunteer on the range instead of volunteers giving their whole day).

So, how do you get more involved?

  1. NRA (Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol) –  Click on this link to find the dates of the upcoming classes we are offering and how to register.  There is a minimum of 8 participants for a class to make, so register early and bring your friends to ensure your class holds!  NRA_BSAInstructorClassesFall2020
  2. NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) – Any range that runs is required to have an NRA RSO present and in charge of the safety of that range.  We are currently in need of more RSOs as we need them for every range. If you hold a current NRA Instructor certification you can take the RSO training online through the NRA.  If you don’t, you will need to attend an in person class. We are gauging interest to be able to schedule a class in person at McGimsey or Mays this fall.  Please email Adventure@AlamoAreaBSA.org  if you are interested in attending an in person NRA RSO certification training, we will add you to a contact list and notify you when we get a class scheduled.
  3. Archery – We have a USA Archery Level 1 training scheduled for August 1 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at McGimsey Scout Park.  Course materials need to be ordered in advance so registration closes on July 15th.  Register here
  4. Cub Scout Rangemasters (BB or Archery) – To volunteer to help at a Cub Scout event you must either be NRA Trained or hold a current Cub Scout Rangemaster Training certification (good for 2 years).  You must be 18 years old to be trained as a Rangemaster.  We are offering shooting activities beginning in July at McGimsey and continuing at all of our Cub Scout Events through December 2020.  If you are interested in receiving Cub Scout Rangemaster Training for either BB or Archery please email Adventure@AlamoAreaBSA.org and let us know.  We will add you to a contact list and let you know when we get training scheduled.
  5. Shooting Sports Advocates – We have a wonderful committee of volunteers that are considering how to best support our scouts in both what events are offered, how they are run, and considering facility and equipment requirements.  If you are interested in joining this group, please let us know, we are happy to have you join us.  We support all the Cub Scout level events, Powderhorn, Council Wide Campout, and we host the Beast Feast and Shooting Sport University each year.  Email us at Adventure@AlamoAreaBSA.org and let us know you are interested in joining our Advocates and we will add you to the communications list.
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