Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Nova Wild! Day
On September 8, Cub Scouts have a new opportunity to earn their Nova Wild! Award at the World Bird Sanctuary. All about wildlife, nature, and conservation, Scouts will rotate through fun activities and interact with birds and reptiles. Registration is only $10 per Scout. 
Popcorn Sale
The popcorn sale kicks off September 1. It's not too late to participate! Money raised through the popcorn sale can be used to cover the cost of camporees, equipment, Pinewood Derby races, advancement and summer camp.
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Lion Resources
New this year is the introduction of the Lion program for girls and boys in kindergarten! Materials for the Lion program are available online and at Scout Shops .
Camp Reservations
Thank you to everyone who utilized the short-term lottery process for camp registrations. To help with program planning, we moved up the general camp reservation portal opening to Aug. 24. At this time, all available facilities and camp areas are open for reservations. Click here to access the camp reservation portal .
Emergency Management Exploring Post
Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. | 1150 Hanna Rd., Ballwin 63021
Tomorow night, the St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management is hosting an open house for its Emergency Management Exploring Post. Join other teens and learn more about a career that explores the framework used in communities to reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. RSVP to julie.monken@scouting.org .
Catholic Encounter Weekend
Join Boy Scouts and Venturers from around the Archdiocese for a weekend of faith, discovery, games, live music and more! Encounter weekend is Sept. 14-16 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. A religious emblems training will also be held Saturday morning for adults interested in becoming emblems counselors. Click here for more information and to register .
Fall Fun Rally
Celebrate the adventure during the 45th annual Fall Fun Rally, Sept. 21-23. Participants (Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts, older Scouts) can choose from more than 100 activities, trainings, demonstrations and competitions during this weekend of non-stop fun. Registrations before Sept. 14 include a commemorative shirt!
Youth Protection Training
All adults registered with the Boy Scouts of America are required to complete the new Youth Protection training before Oct. 1 . The new training debuted in February and includes three modules and a test to complete. The course can be taken online any time at my.scouting.org org or check your district's training schedule for upcoming classroom courses.
Cub Scout Nova Day
Be part of our fifth annual  Cub Scout Nova Day  for Wolf through Webelos ranks, sponsored by the spectacular Saint Louis Science Center on Sept. 15. Scouts will earn their 1-2-3 Go! Nova all about codes, calculations, and statistics, and also watch a film on Fighter Pilots at the Omnimax!
Challenge Course Training
Training for the council's challenge course is scheduled for Sept. 29-30 at S bar F Scout Ranch . An orientation will first be held on Sept. 19 at the Belleville Service Center and the Emerson Center at Beaumont. Once a Scouter completes their initial challenge course instructor training at S bar F, they can take a 1-day orientation class for the other courses (Beaumont and Camp Jo y). 

Requalification : If your Instructor card for Challenge Course or Rock Climbing is expired or about to expire, you may get re-qualified for one or both programs on Sept. 23. Register here . 
Mom & Me
Find your robes, dust off your wands, and get ready for the Wizarding World of Warren Levis, Mom & Me on Sept. 28! During this weekend campout, Scouts and their mom (or guardian) will enjoy archery, hiking, arts and crafts, games, and much more!
Map & Compass Training
On October 6, adult leaders will have the opportunity to improve their proficiency in teaching map, compass and orienteering skills to their Scouts. Training will be at Beaumont from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with equal time spent indoors and out.  Registration is $5 for each leader. Please bring a sack lunch.
Cub Scout Leader Outdoor Experience
Leader Outdoor Experience (LOE) is an overnight training for Cub Scout leaders. It is required before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Register for an upcoming course at Camp Vandeventer Sept. 29-30 or at Beaumont Oct. 13-14.
Cub Scout STEM Days
Join us at Lindenwood University-Belleville on October 6 and Fabick CAT on October 20 where Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos can enjoy a morning of cool experiments and hands-on projects with the Mad Science Scientists while working on STEM-based Adventures.  Register here .
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. R econnect with Scouts and former Scouts. Know someone no longer involved in Scouting? Bring them along to reconnect during this free event, which runs 3-5:30 p.m. RSVP to Jim Nolan at james.nolan@scouting.org or (314) 256-3032. For more information, visit  stlbsa.org/programs/alumni-association .
Fall Recruitment Facebook Page
Looking for new ideas or best practices for fall recruitment? Have questions related to Family Scouting? Join our new Fall Recruitment Facebook Group ! Plus, many great resources are also available on our program planning page .

And of course, don't forget to like the council Facebook page too: facebook.com/stlbsa .
Eagle Projects Grants
Calling all Life Scouts! The St. Louis Eagle Scout Association is offering grants to help you complete your Eagle Scout project. For requirements and the application, visit   stlesa.org/Eagle-Project-Grants .
Merit Badge Skill Centers
Cycling - Sept. 15 or Sept. 29 | Ozark Trailblazers MBU - Sept. 15 | Chess - Sept. 8 | Scuba Diving - Sept. 20
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