Cub Scouts is a year-round program for boys and girls 5-10 years old or those in kindergarten – 5th grades.
Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouts, and parents are strongly encouraged to play an active role in the program.This family and community-centered approach to learning results in time well spent.
The Purposes of Cub Scouting
- Positively influences character development and encourages spiritual growth
- Helps youth develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
- Encourages good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
- Improves understanding within the family
- Strengthens kids ability to get along with other youth and respect other people
- Fosters a sense of personal achievement, by helping kids develop new interests and skills
- Shows youth how to be helpful and do ones best
- Provides fun and exciting new things to do
Cub Scout Packs Camping Outside BSA Properties
If your Unit would like to camp at a facility other than McGimsey Scout Park, Mays Family Scout Ranch, Bear Creek Scout Reservation, or a State Park, you 100% MUST complete this form and submit it to Adventure@alamoareabsa.org
ALL requests require Council Approval
Outdoor Adventures for Cub Scouts – Camping (Overnight) Events
- Scout Night with the San Antonio Missions (Jun 15th, 5:00 PM – Jun 16th, 2024, 8:00 AM)
- Akela Adventure Camp– Session 1 (Jun 16th, 1:00 PM – Jun 19th, 2024, 10:00 AM)
- Akela Adventure Camp– Session 2 (Jun 19th, 1:00 PM – Jun 22nd, 2024, 10:00 AM)
- Roars & Snores Scout Night at the San Antonio ZOO (Sep 14th, 6:30 PM – Sep 15th, 2024, 8:30 AM)
Outdoor Adventures for Cub Scouts – Day Events
- Fishing with a Ranger (Mar 23rd, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Scout Night with San Antonio SPURS (Mar 29th, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
- Fishing with a Ranger (Apr 13th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Fishing with a Ranger (May 4th, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Alamo Area Council Day Camp – Canyon Lake (Jun 3rd, 12:00 PM – Jun 6th, 2024, 3:30 PM)
- Alamo Area Council Day Camp – McGimsey Week 1 (Jun 10th, 8:00 AM – Jun 14th, 2024, 3:00 PM)
- Scout Night with the San Antonio Missions (Jun 15th, 5:00 PM – Jun 16th, 2024, 8:00 AM)
- Alamo Area Council Day Camp – McGimsey Week 2 (Jun 17th, 8:00 AM – Jun 21st, 2024, 3:00 PM)
- Alamo Area Council Twilight Camp – McGimsey Week 3 (Jun 24th, 2:00 PM – Jun 28th, 2024, 9:00 PM)
- Alamo Area Council Day Camp – Boerne (Jun 25th, 8:30 AM – Jun 27th, 2024, 3:30 PM)