Open Program at Beaumont
Come as a unit, family, or individual to Beaumont during select Saturdays this spring for open program! Open program consists of one hour activity sessions where you can ride horses on the trail, climb the new tower, and explore STEM! Program areas will be fully staffed with trained leaders. Click the date below to learn more & reserve your spot.

Cub Scout Summer Camp- Camp Expo
Camp Expo has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 24.
Learn all about the many opportunities for your Scouts this summer at Camp Expo from noon-3 pm at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
If you registered for the cancelled date, your registration is still valid. Didn't register? Now is your chance: Register Here!

Earth Day: Volunteers Needed
 The Greater St. Louis Area Council and MERS Goodwill are teaming up with Dierbergs to hold an Earth Day collection drive on Saturday, April 27.
Volunteers are needed to help load and unload donations at Dierbergs donation trailers throughout the council. View locations here . Sign-ups will be available soon.
NYLT: New Age Limit!
The age limit for the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program has been lowered to AGE 13! Sign your Scout up for one of the National Youth Leadership Training sessions below, or learn more about NYLT here .
Sakima Dates:
  • Session 1 June 09-15
  • Session 2 June 16-22
  • Session 3 June 23-29
  • Session 4 July 07-13
  • Session 5 July 14-20
Rhodes-France Dates:
  • March 29-31
  • April 5-7
Cub Adventure Camp
Tigers to Arrow of Light Scouts are invited to attend Cub Adventure Camp, a 4-day, 3-night camping experience with programs like swimming, BBs, Archery, Nature, STEM, and Scout Skills. Bring your whole Pack to summer camp and start your program year with some advancements and awards already completed. Visit cubcamping.stlbsa.org to learn more about adventure camp and the other Cub Scout Summer camps!

Back Country Leadership Skills Training
Do you want to learn how to get High Adventure going in your Troop or Crew? Check out GSLAC Back Country Leadership Skills Training. Our next weekend session is May 3-5, 2019. Good training for adults and older Scouts/Venturers starting to prepare for Philmont in 2020 and beyond or other High Adventure treks.   Information here.
Safety Merit Badge Skill Center: May 4
This free workshop allows Scouts to complete many requirements for Safety Merit Badge at an actual construction site. Click here to learn more or email james.nolan@scouting.org to reserve your spot.
Wilderness Remote First Aid
Register for an upcoming Wilderness first aid course. These courses are designed to meet the needs of those who go into areas that are beyond the reach of urban EMS. It is required for those units going to Philmont, Sea Base or Northern Tier and is recommended for back country camping, hiking, canoeing, or other high adventure.
Composite Materials Merit Badge Workshop
Click here to earn your Composite Materials Merit Badge during this one day workshop.
Scouts will have an opportunity to tour the facility, work with Boeing professionals of St. Louis Community College, and learn about career opportunities in the STEM fields. 
STEM on CAMPus
Spend 3 nights in the dorms, on-campus at one of our three locations! Get a real university campus experience and earn up to 6 merit badges and NOVA Awards per camp taught by expert counselors. Experience unique evening activities like SCUBA at SEMO, exploring campus recreation centers, and canoeing on the SIUC lake. Click below to register:
Scouts BSA Summer Camp
Learn about the premier summer camps for Scouts BSA here, or click below on a specific camp.

Ranger Program : June 9, 16, 23, July 7, 14
Eagle Trail Week: July 21-27
STEM Week: July 21-27
Horse Camp: July 28-Aug 3
Leader Outdoor Experience
Leader Outdoor Experience (LOE) is an overnight supplemental training for all leaders involved in the Cub Scout program and is required before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Attendees will learn how to give aid in constructing a well-rounded program for the youth both indoors and outdoors, be prepared to take your dens and packs outdoors, and more!
Click here to learn more about this April 27-28 workshop at Beaumont.
Genealogy  - March 23 | Truck Transportation - April 13 I Scuba Diving - April 18 I Reptile and Amphibian Study - April 27 I Law - June 5 I American Heritage - June 6
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