Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Fall Fright Fest
Come walk the haunted forest of Beaumont Scout Reservation during Fall Fright Fest Oct. 13. Cub Scouts and siblings will enjoy an evening of fun and spooky activities, plus a special visit from owls from the World Bird Sanctuary!
Haunted Hayrides
Ghosts and goblins, oh my! Get in the Halloween spirit with Haunted Hayrides at Camp Warren Levis Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27! Rides last approximately 30 minutes and cost just $6 per person. 
STEM Programs
We have all kinds of upcoming STEM programs. Click the event below to learn more and register.
Save Your Spot For 2019 Summer Camp
Have you reserved your spot for 2019 summer camp yet? Troops and Crews, be sure to register early to get your preferred week and campsite!
St. Louis and Decatur, Illinois Boy Scout Councils Approve Merger
We are excited to welcome the Lincoln Trails Council to the Greater St. Louis Area Council!  The merger decision was approved by a vote of each council’s voting membership in September. The newly merged council, which will retain the Greater St. Louis Area Council name, will serve nearly 69,000 youth throughout 64 counties in Missouri and Illinois. READ MORE >>>
Cub Scout Leader Outdoor Experience
Are you a new Cub Scout leader? You'll need to complete Leader Outdoor Experience (LOE) before taking your Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Our next course is Oct. 13-14 at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
STEM University
This popular event focuses on earning STEM-based advancements and Nova Awards. Scouts visit a university, work with experts and professors in the field, and participate in fun, hands-on educational activities. Click here to register .
  • November 3 at Southern Illinois University
  • December 15 at University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • January 5 at Southeast Missouri State University
  • February 23 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Intro To Outdoor Leader Skills
This course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster position-specific training & provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. The fall course is scheduled for Oct. 26-28 at Beaumont Scout Reservation .
Challenge Course Instructor Training
If you completed challenge course instructor training at S bar F or Camp Joy, you can become qualified for Beaumont or Camp Joy during one-day orientation courses: Oct. 27 at Camp Joy and Oct. 28 at Beaumont .
First Class Orienteering Event
On October 27, Boy Scouts working on First Class can complete the orienteering part of Requirement 4a at Beaumont at 9 a.m. Scouts should review the Navigation Chapter of the Scout Handbook before the event. Click here to register.
Okpik
Learn how to extend your camping season to a full 12 months with cold-weather camping skills gained during Okpik . Program areas include: first aid, cooking, nutrition, travel planning, shelters, clothing systems, sleeping systems, mental aspects of winter camping, nature, and games. Course runs December 8, January 5, and January 19-20 and Camp Vandeventer.
Catholic Scouting
This fall, the Diocese of Belleville is offering classes for the Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, and Ad Altare Dei Awards. Visit diobellescouts.org for a class schedule and to register.

Scout are also invited to attend Day of Recollection at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary on Oct. 27. This retreat is open to all Scouts and ideal for those working on Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII programs.  Register at catholicscoutingstl.org/DOR .
Reconnect At Scouting Family Fun Day
Enjoy hayrides, gaga ball, climbing on the new bouldering wall and dinner during the Council Alumni Association's Family Fun Day at Beaumont on Oct. 21. Know someone no longer involved in Scouting? Bring them along during this free event, which runs 3-5:30 p.m. RSVP to Jim Nolan at james.nolan@scouting.org or (314) 256-3032.
Wills & Trusts Seminar
To help Scouting families and supporters prepare for the future, the planned giving committee of the Greater St. Louis Area Council is offering a free Wills and Trusts Seminar at the Ritter Service Center on Oct. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. We do not solicit any gifts during or after this seminar. Everyone is welcome to attend and invite their friends. RSVP to Mark at 314-256-3114 or mark.schuermann@scouting.org .
Leave No Trace Training
This session, held at Camp Vandeventer Nov. 2-3 , will teach unit leaders the principles of Leave No Trace Camping. 
Super Saturday Training
Any Scout leader looking to get leader-specific training or just wanting to refresh their knowledge should attend Super Saturday Training at Beaumont on Dec. 1. Cub Scout leaders will be trained in all positions and Boy Scout leaders will be trained in Scoutmaster and Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Merit Badge Skill Centers
Cycling - Oct. 13 | Chess - Nov. 3 | Southern Illinois Merit Badge University - Nov. 3 | Chemistry - Nov. 10 | Scuba Diving - Nov. 13
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