University of Scouting
University of Scouting is just two weeks away! Be sure to join us Jan. 26 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for our largest training event of the year. Open to all adults, as well as Scouts, University of Scouting offers a variety of required and supplemental BSA courses that can help you deliver an outstanding program. Click here to view the class catalog or register.
Camp Card Sale
The 2019 Camp Card sale runs Feb. 8-April 5. Sign up for your cards now to receive them at February roundtables. Scouts can sell the cards, loaded with discounts at area businesses, to earn money that can be used for summer camp, equipment, registration fees, or other Scouting activities. Each card sells for $10 which means Scouts keep $5 for every card sold.
Final STEM University Is Next Month
At STEM University, Scouts visit a University, work with experts and professors, and participate in fun, hands-on educational activities while working towards STEM-based advancements and NOVA Awards. Click here to register for STEM U on February 16 at Southern Illinois University- Carbondale (previously scheduled for Feb. 23).
Get A Sneak Peek Of Cub Scout Summer Camp
Camp Expo is a free mini-day of Cub Scout day camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation on Sunday, March 3 from 12—3 p.m. Adults will learn all about our Cub Scout camping options this summer for your family or unit while kids can participate in activities such as shooting sports, STEM experiments, crafts, games and much more. Click here to register for this free event.
Camp Kick-Off
Learn everything there is to know about 2019 summer camp during Camp Kick-Off on Jan. 17 at the Effingham Event Center. A complimentary dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Click here to register .
Eagle Scout Application Note
Our systems will be down for maintenance January 14-20. During this time, we will be unable to process Eagle Scout applications. However, we will continue to collect Eagle applications, and we will call when the review can be completed.
Did You Miss Summer Camp Staff Interviews?
If you or someone you know would like to work on camp staff this summer but missed the interview dates, contact the camping department at camping@stlbsa.org . We will continue to accept applications and schedule interviews throughout the month of January. Learn more and find the staff application here .
Cub Scout Camp Placemats
Add some fun to your Blue & Gold banquets with our FREE Cub Scout camp placemats! These colorful pieces provide families with dates and locations for all of our summer camp offerings. Order your placemats here .
Eagle Service Projects
Nominations for the GSLAC Southern Illinois NESA Committee Eagle Scout of the Year and Eagle Project of the Year are due to Jan. 21 while applications for scholarships are due Feb. 1.
Scout Sabbath
Scout Sabbath will be held on Friday, Feb. 8 at United Hebrew Congregation (13788 Conway Road, St. Louis 63141). The service begins at 6:30 pm. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of religious emblems earned by Scouts.
Scout Sunday
S couts and adults who have earned their religious award in the last year will be recognized on Scout Sunday, Feb. 3 at the Cathedral Basilica. Awardees need to arrive no later than 2 p.m. at Boland Hall (westside of Cathedral) for check in.
Wood Badge Informational Dinner
Have you ever thought about attending Wood Badge? Learn more about this advanced training for adult leaders during an informational dinner at Beaumont Scout Reservation on Feb. 25. The Wood Badge program gives adult leaders a guided tour through the entire Scouting program. In the end, this course will not only help graduates lead more successful units, but they’ll learn tools that can be applied in life, family and work.
Certified Angling Instructor Course
Learn how to help your council or unit deliver a quality fishing program with our upcoming certified angling instructor course , March 29-30 at Camp Warren Levis. This course is designed to give Scouters tools and ideas to get Scouts fishing!
2019 Summer Camp
All summer camp registrations are open! Learn more about our many options for Cub Scouts , Scouts BSA/Boy Scouts , and Venturers .
Philmont 2020 Lottery
Interested in going to Philmont in 2020? Register now for the lottery to be part of a GSLAC contingent. Council contingents participate in 12-day treks and have transportation organized through a local bus service. Deadline for the lottery is February 25, 2019. A drawing will be held shortly thereafter and units will be notified of their placement via email.
Office Hours
All service centers will be closed Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr., Day. The Belleville Scout Shop and BSA Outfitters will be open.
ICYMI: Lincoln Trails Council Joins GSLAC
The Greater St. Louis Area Council and Lincoln Trails Council, headquartered in Decatur, IL, officially merged on Jan. 1 to form one unified council . The newly merged council, which will retain the Greater St. Louis Area Council name, will serve nearly 69,000 youth throughout 63 counties in Missouri and Illinois.
Merit Badge Skill Centers
Chess (for new Scouts BSA girls) - Feb. 3 | American Labor - Feb. 9 | Veterinary Medicine - Feb. 18 | Scuba Diving - Feb. 19 | Reptile & Amphibian Study - Feb. 23 | Personal Fitness - March 2 | Railroading - March 2
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