Alamo Area Council

Unified Focus On Youth

Cub Scouts

Shooting Sports Committee Meeting

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We’re back!!! The Alamo Area Council is looking for some Rootin Tootin Cowboys/Gals to join the Shooting Sports Committee.

The purpose of our committee is to manage and provide resources to the Council, the Camping and Outdoors Program Committee, and the council camps for all activities involving shooting sports whether during summer camps or during year-round shooting opportunities.

Our next committee meeting will be held October 9, 2019 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm at the McGimsey Dining Hall. If this sounds like something you are interested in join us for our next committee meeting by RSVPing below.

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Fall Family Cub Scout Camp- Escape McGimsey Packing List

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Welcome to McGimsey Scout Park! A wonderful place full of wildlife, adventure, friendly staff/ volunteers and delicious camp food! We love it here and so will you! Our staff is so excited to finally have visitors! They love when visitors come to visit!!! They love having you here so much they may just want you and your family to stay FOREVER…Hey, that’s strange, someone seems to have locked the gates?! Who could it have been and how are we getting out of here? Looks like it’s time to sharpen those Scouting skills get us out of here!!! Can you help solve the mystery?

Escape McGimsey isn’t any regular camp out. You will have to work together in order to figure out who locked you in the camp and how you can escape. Sharpen those Scouting skills and remember a Scout is always prepared, so be sure to pack accordingly by following our packing list below.

Haven’t had a chance to register? Click below register before early bird rates end.

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New Scout Adventure Day

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  1. As your recruiting season begins have you thought of how you are going to keep the promise of Adventure? Every child who joins Cub Scouts joins for one thing, FUN!!! Luckily, Cub Scouts is the one place that can provide fun, adventure, character building and teach new life skills.New Scout Adventure Days give our new Cub Scouts the opportunity to experience their first taste of what Cub Scouts is all about. BB’s, Archery, Crafts, and of course, Gaga Ball are just a few of the activities we get to introduce our new Cub Scouts, too. Parents can join in on the fun and enjoy the opportunity to build memories with their child and enjoy a 4 hour field day with them. Bring your questions and we will do our best to answer and prepare you for a program like no other.

We offer 3 different days to select from and ensure every Scout gets to participate. Register today for only $8!

 

NEW SCOUT ADVENTURE DAY

September 28, 2019 8:30 AM-12:30 PM- McGimsey Scout Park

http://legacy.alamoareabsa.org/Event.aspx?id=9490

October 19, 2019 8:30 AM-12:30 PM- Mays Family Scout Ranch

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November 9, 2019 8:30 AM-12:30PM – McGimsey Scout Park

http://legacy.alamoareabsa.org/Event.aspx?id=9497

Scouting Plus Outreach Equals Scoutreach

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Now Hiring Scoutreach Program Leaders to Serve Youth

What is Scoutreach? Many people’s eyes glaze over when I tell them what I do when they ask me. I’m the Scoutreach program coordinator, but it’s best understood through the phrase “Scouting Plus Outreach Equals Scoutreach.” Please consider joining our movement! We have openings!

The Alamo Area Council is committed to making sure that all youth have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.

The Scoutreach Division is a non-traditional school-based program. Program leaders support units in select schools in the Edgewood ISD, Harlandale ISD, SouthSan ISD, Southwest ISD, and in other schools through partnerships with the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, and the Northside Learning Tree program.

This program caters to youth from Kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-11 years old).  For additional information, visit the Scoutreach page at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Scoutreach or contact the Scoutreach team at Scoutreach@AlamoAreaBSA.org.

Scoutreach Program Leader

The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council has immediate openings for youth program leaders working within our Scoutreach In-School and After-School programs.  The Scoutreach Division of the Alamo Area Council gives special leadership and emphasis to urban Scouting programs.   Scoutreach is the BSA’s commitment to ensure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances. 

Pay / Schedule 

  • The starting pay is $10.00 per hour.
  • The hours are flexible and range from approximately 12-28 hours per week.
  • Programs are conducted at various locations including Edgewood, South San Antonio, Southwest, Harlandale and Northside school districts.
  • In-School programs are held during school days between 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. as part of their PE class.  Sessions run approximately 45 minutes long.
  • After-School programs are held at the elementary schools in partnership with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, and Learning Tree starting as early as 4:00 p.m. and ending as late as 5:15 p.m. 

Qualifications – All applicants must: 

  • Be at least 21 years of age 
  • Register as a volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America
  • Take Youth Protection Training
  • Pass a background check and be fingerprinted (cost paid by BSA) 
  • Have reliable means of transportation and a valid Texas Driver’s License
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UTSA Football Scout Day 2019

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UTSA will be taking on Army West Point at the Alamodome. The Game starts at 2:30 pm but you will want to arrive early. 

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Scouts and Scouters that are in field uniform will be allowed to form a “High Five” tunnel to greet the players on the field and be on the field for the National Anthem (Lion Scouts will be in t-shirt and cap as their uniform). You must be on time to be able to participate in these pre-game activities. 

There will be post game activities where a player will spend time talking to and taking questions from our Scouts. 

NOTE: you will not have time to catch the last VIA shuttle back to UTSA if you stay for the Q&A. Plan transportation accordingly.

THE FIRST 200 TICKETS SOLD WILL GET A FREE UTSA HAT AND A GAME DAY PATCH!

Tickets will be available for pick up by participants on Thursday September 12th though Saturday September 14th at noon at the Council Office. Please contact AJ Chaney at AJ.Chaney@Scouting.org for questions about ticket pick up.

Scout Day at LEGOLAND in Rivercenter Mall

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On September 28 or 29, Scouts can come down for just $18.00 on either Saturday or Sunday. This special package will get you into Legoland at 9am. (half an hour before the general public)  All Scouts that come on the 28th or 29th will get a two hour building session from 9:30 to 11:30 with a LEGOLAND building expert! All Scouts are welcome to stay all day and explore the Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground featuring 2 awesome rides, 4D Cinema, Build & Test racetrack, MINILAND & much more. All participating Scouts will receive a patch!

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