Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Shoot-O-Ree August 18
The Shoot-O-Ree is a day full of shooting sports and marksmanship with age-appropriate activities for Scouts of all ages. Cub Scouts can enjoy activities such as archery and kick-a-goal soccer while older Scouts will love trying their aim at Beaumont's new rifle range! Register now .
Recruitment Training Goes Live
Missed our Facebook LIVE 2018 recruitment training? Watch the  replay  and learn everything you need to know to hold a successful fall recruitment! Find more great resources on our  recruitment and program planning  page.
Get Your Camp Merchandise At GatewayTraders.org
Introducing GatewayTraders.org , your one-stop shop for Greater St. Louis Area Council camp merchandise and memorabilia! From t-shirts and belts to lanyards and mugs, you'll find it all branded with your favorite camp! Check back regularly for new items!
"Be A Hero" At Pine Ridge Webelos Camp
Webelos Camp is tailored specifically for Webelos and Arrow of Life Scouts (Scouts entering 4th and 5th grades). Pine Ridge hosts two sessions: July 8-10 and July 12-15. Register here .

The 2018 theme is “ Be a Hero .” Scouts will learn about heroes in their communities, nation and deep inside themselves.They can meet some local heroes, create their own comics and work on Scout super powers without leaving the tall pines of Pine Ridge Scout Camp! Scouts will be working on the following areas of requirements and electives:
  • First Responder, Art Explosion, Build My Own Hero, Camper, Aquanaut, Cast Iron Chef, Cardboard boat regatta
Unit Leadership Updates
The BSA released new youth protection and adult supervision requirements. The new guidelines state that "Effective, October 1, 2018, two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader over 21 in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader over 21 must be present for any activity involving female youth." View the Guide To Safe Scouting for an overview of all Scouting policies and procedures.
STEM Summer Camp
Did you know we offer a whole week of summer camp dedicated to STEM?
  • 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 22-28, 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! 
STEMfest
Make plans to join us for the second annual STEMfest hosted by Pole Position Raceway Aug. 11! Enjoy free STEM activities from our STEM partners and race around the 1/4 mile go-kart track for just $10. RSVP here: https://scoutingevent.com/312-stemfest2018 . (Discounted race tickets can be purchased at the event.)
Merit Badge Makeup Day
Merit badge makeup day, hosted by the Eagle Scout Association of Greater St. Louis, provides a chance for Boy Scouts to complete partial merit badges from summer camp. The 2018 merit badge makeup day will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The event runs 9 a.m.-noon. There is no registration needed. For questions, contact MBMUD@STLESA.org .
Thank You 2018 Merit Badge Sponsors
The Greater St. Louis Area Council would like to thank all of the companies and organizations that are merit badge sponsors in 2018. Click here for the full list of sponsors. Merit badge sponsorships include:
  • Exclusive sponsor of a merit badge for one calendar year
  • Company banner recognition at Boy Scout summer camps
  • Logo and name recognition with a link to your website on the council website, Facebook page, Duffle Bag and Digital Duffle Bag
  • Opportunity to host a merit badge clinic at your location

To become a merit badge sponsor or for more information, please contact Jim Nolan at (314) 256-3032 or  james.nolan@scouting.org .
Merit Badge Skill Centers
Chess - July 7 | Cycling - July 28 | Law - July 31 | Citizenship in the Nation (Cape Girardeau) - July 31 | American Heritage - Aug. 1 | Railroading - Aug. 2 or Aug. 8 | Merit Badge Makeup Day - Aug. 4
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