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Annual Dinner Registration Open
Congratulations to our
2018 Silver Beaver class
! We will honor this special group of volunteers during the Council Annual Recognition Dinner May 16 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Ill.
Register for the annual dinner
here.
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Explore Venturing This Weekend
With more than 20 activities throughout the weekend, Explore Venturing has something for everyone! In fact, its a great weekend to share the fun.
Bring a Venturing-aged friend or sibling to this fun weekend event at Camp Warren Levis April 27-29.
Register now
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National Youth Leadership Training: Prepare To Lead The Way
Have you ever been to Camp Sakima? Located at S bar F Scout Ranch, National Youth Leadership Training participants are the only Scouts who get to experience Sakima!
Sign
up now
for one of our NYLT courses and explore a new part of The Ranch!
(NYLT is open to Boy Scouts and Venturers!)
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Donors Provide Beaumont Entrance Improvements
The next time you enter Beaumont Scout Reservation, you’ll notice a fresh new look to the water and landscape. Significant improvements to the pond and front entrance of Beaumont Scout Reservation are being made thanks to a generous gift from Jim Nahlik, Council Risk Management Committee Member, and his family.
READ MORE >>>
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Cub Scout Leader Outdoor Experience (LOE)
Planning to take your Pack on an overnight camping trip? At least one leader is required to have completed
Cub Scout Leader Outdoor Experience (LOE). Our upcoming courses are April 28-29 at Beaumont Scout Reservation or May 5-6 at Camp Vandeventer. This unique overnight camping experience puts leaders “in the shoes of Cub Scouts” while they learn the most recent council procedures and practices. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is included.
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Family Scouting Resources
Beginning Fall 2018, the Cub Scout program will be open to girls and boys in grades k-5. Then, in February 2019, the organization will also deliver a program for older girls that will use the same curriculum as the Boy Scout program and enable girls to earn the Eagle Scout rank. Find fact sheets, podcasts, infographics, FAQ and more about Family Scouting by visiting
scouting.org/familyscouting
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New Camp Week Added At Swift High Adventure Base
From Brownsea Island to Robotics, Scouting means many things to those around the world. We'll take fun items from different parts of Scouting across the world and combine them into one awesome week,
July 8-14 during "Many Facets of Scouting."
Plan to check out Scouting from Asia, Europe, and even Exploring from home.
(Note: this session is contingent upon having a minimum of 60 youth registered.)
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STEM Summer Camps
- Cub Scout STEM Twilight Camp (July 23-26, Beaumont Scout Reservation) will feature local STEM companies like AT&T and Daugherty Business Solutions that bring hands-on activities and cool demonstrations. Cub Scouts can earn 2 NOVA awards: the technology-themed Tech Talk Nova and the brand new, archaeology-themed Uncovering the Past NOVA!
- At Boy Scout STEM Week, (July 18-22, Beaumont Scout Reservation) Scouts can choose from over 40 Merit Badges or NOVAS to earn each day. Cool STEM and camping activities are also available in the evening such as drones, 3D printing and underwater robots!
- STEM on CAMPus is a unique “camp” experience where Boy Scouts get a taste of college life! Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and have fun each evening with a variety of activities including campus rec center nights! Scouts can earn up to 6 Merit Badges or NOVAs at each camp. June 3-6 at Southeast Missouri State University and June 6-9 at University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Ranger Program
Looking for something for your older Scouts or Venturers this summer? Look no further than the
Ranger Program at S bar F Scout Ranch
. This is the ULTIMATE program for youth who are at least 14, or in their fourth summer camp. Each day your crew will backpack to a different outpost at The Ranch. Expect to blacksmith at our forge, climb high into the trees on the ropes course, shoot a black powder rifle, relax by the Little St. Francis River, and much more! The Ranger program is great at preparing Scouts, Venturers, and adult leaders for Philmont. Be prepared to push your skills to the limit!
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Cub Scout Day/Twilight Camps
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Tennis Programs by Vetta Racquet Sports
Next month, Vetta Racquet Sports is hosting two free junior tennis open house events. Whether you’re new to the sport or just interested in improving, participants will learn drills, play in games, and hit with the Vetta Racquet Sports tennis coaches. Sign up to attend
here.
- May 5, 3-5 pm – Vetta Racquet Sports West (1330 Harvestowne Industrial Dr., St. Peters MO 63304)
- May 12, 5-7 pm – Kirkwood Park Tennis Courts (529 West Adams Ave., Kirkwood MO 63122)
Vetta Racquet Sports features clinics, team tennis, private lessons, & more at its indoor facilities in St. Louis & St. Charles counties and at outdoor venues throughout the metro area!
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NESA Advancement Day
At NESA Advancement Day, May 12 at Camp Warren Levis, Scouts can choose from over 25 Merit Badges. Class duration varies between two, three or six hour time blocks. All proceeds from advancement day go right back into Scouting. Fees provide things such as funds for college scholarships, the annual Southern Illinois NESA Eagle Scout Banquet and other activities that benefit Scouting. View the class catalog and register
here.
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2019 World Scout Jamboree
The 24th World Scout Jamboree will take place at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve in West Virginia from July 22, 2019, to August 2, 2019. Participation is open to youth ages 14-17, unit leaders 18 and older, and International Service Team members (IST, aka Staff, 18 and older). Find the latest information and register for this once-in-a-lifetime Jamboree
here
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Variety Theatre Teen Intern Program
Variety Theatre is a fully inclusive, professional theatre company currently seeking teen interns to work on the production team. The internship program provides the opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the community’s top theatre professionals. Internships are available in the following production fields: Producer, Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Costume Designer, Hair/Wig Designer, Makeup Designer, and Prop Design/Carpentry. For questions or further information, please contact Company Manager Joy Addler at
joy@varietystl.org
. Fill out an
application
or view the
internship descriptions
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Merit Badge Skill Centers
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Greater St. Louis Area Council | 314-361-0600 |
stlbsa.org
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