Set Your Sights On Fun At the Shoot-O-Ree
Test your marksmanship and sh
arpen your eagle eye during the
Shoot-O-Ree
August 24 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Age-appropriate shooting activities will be available for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers to participate
Activities run all day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10 for Cub Scouts and $15 for Scouts BSA and Venturers.
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Den Chief Training
A Den Chief is a Scouts BSA member who assists a Cub Scout Pack at meetings and other Scouting events. They are a valuable source of guidance, skills, songs and games. The next
Den Chief Training
is Aug. 17 at Beaumont from 9 a.m.–noon.
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Memorial Service For Chris Long, Former SE of Lincoln Trails Council
A memorial service will be held for Christian “Chris” Long, former Scout Executive/CEO of the Lincoln Trails Council, on Saturday, August 17 from 1–3 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center (1 Gary K Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL). Chris passed away peacefully on June 29 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. He was employed with the Boy Scouts of America for 30 years. The family encourages those who are attending and knew Chris through Scouting to wear their uniform and share a story about his life.
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Rock Climbing Instructor Training
Want to give your unit more high adventure? Plan to attend
rock climbing/rappelling instructor training
Aug. 24-25 at Camp Vandeventer. An orientation will be held Aug. 14 at the Belleville Service Center and Beaumont Scout Reservation (Emerson Center). Completing the training allows you to take your unit climbing at several natural climbing areas within the council, including Camp Vandeventer and S bar F, as well as the council's climbing towers.
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NESA Advancement Day
Scouts can choose from more than 25 merit badges during
NESA Advancement Day
at Camp Joy on Aug. 24. All money generated through this event, hosted by the Southern Illinois Chapter of the Greater St. Louis Area Council NESA Committee, provides funds for college scholarships, the annual Eagle Recognition Banquet, and other activities benefiting Scouting.
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STEMFest
Join us for a FREE showcase of STEM on
Sept. 14 at Amp Up Action Park
! Local businesses and organizations that host Scout workshops will be in attendance to share their schedules and offer a taste of their programs with hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event host, Amp Up Action Park, is also offering special discounts on their activities including a high-ropes course, virtual reality, human hamster balls, and more!
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Cabela's Merit Badge Skill Centers
September is Scouts BSA month at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops. The stores will be offering skill centers throughout September for Fishing, Fish & Wildlife Management, and Rifle Shooting merit badges.
Click here
to view the schedule.
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Catholic Encounter Weekend
Join Scouts BSA and Venturers from around the Archdiocese for a weekend of camping and outdoor fun with challenging games, adoration, music and more during
Encounter Weekend,
Sept. 13-15 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The weekend can also be used to fulfill the retreat requirement for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius awards.
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Fall Fun Rally
Join hundreds of Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and older Scouts for an event-filled weekend during
Fall Fun Rally
, Sept. 20-22 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. With more than 100 activities, trainings, demonstrations, and competitions, Fall Fun Rally is a unique event drawing participants from all over the country!
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Cub Launch
Hey Cub Scouts, be sure to begin your Scouting year with Cub Launch next month! Young Scouts can explore many of the wonderful Cub Scout activities the BSA offers during this family-friendly event including fishing, shooting sports, STEM experiments, community guest presenters, and much more! This event is perfect for brand new Cub Scouts, as well as seasoned Cub Scouts who want to spend a fun Saturday Scouting!
Several dates and locations to choose from.
Click here
for the complete schedule.
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Scout and Adult Fishing Day
Webelos, Scouts BSA, and Venturers can enjoy a day of fishing on Nim’s Lake at S bar F Scout Ranch on Sept. 21. Attendance prizes, coffee, milk and donuts will be available. The event is free but registration is required by
visiting this link
.
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Mom & Me
We've got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable weekend during
Mom & Me
, Sept. 27-29 at Camp Warren Levis. This popular event includes Scouting favorites such as archery and BB guns, but sprinkles of candy-themed fun will be mixed in throughout the weekend to ensure that everyone has a sweet time!
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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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