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 and more information here . Click here to volunteer.

Special Needs Awareness Training
Sign up for a new Special Needs Awareness Training for all ages. There will be activities for the Cub Scouts, Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge for Scouts BSA and adult classes for leaders and parents.  Register before April 1st to take advantage of early discount.

Council Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner
Congratulations to this years 2019 Silver Beavers!
Join us at the Council Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, open to all GSLAC Scouters, highlighted by the presentation of the year’s Silver Beaver Awards.
To learn more and to view the recipients,
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.
Ozark Adventure
Explore S bar F Scout Ranch and the nearby Ozark Trail over the course of this 9-day backpacking adventure. Choose from multiple sessions over summer 2019: Click Here
June 8-16
June 12-20
June 15-23
June 19-27
June 22-30

Ranger Program
Ranger Program is the ultimate program for Scouts. Each day your crew will backpack to a different outpost at The Ranch. There, you will find programs that change every day. Expect to blacksmith at our forge, climb high into the trees on the ropes course, shoot a black powder rifle, and swim in the Little St. Francis.
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.
STEM Day West
April 6
With the help of Mad Science staff and the facilities of St Charles Community College and Lewis and Clark Community College, the program will be focused on earning specific STEM-based Adventure Belt Loops/Pins within Cub Scout advancement program.   Registration closes April 1
Leader Outdoor Experience
This training is open to all leaders within a pack. Learn about Cub Scout outdoor activities, camping and cooking skills, and more. This is a great resource for your den!
Click here to learn more and register.
April 27-28
May 4-5
STEM Camps
The BSA’s STEM camps gives Scouts an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related concepts and learn how STEM knowledge is used in everyday life and in the professional world.
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
Parent and Pal
Looking for an outdoor family weekend this spring?? Parent and Pal (formally Dad and Lad) is a great opportunity for your Scout and you to have a fun-filled weekend out at Camp Warren Levis, April 26-28. Every participant will receive an event t-shirt and patch, all meals are provided in the Camp Warren Levis dining hall, and programs will include fire building, archery, BBs, Geocaching, map/compass skills, and more. Learn more and register here
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
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