It's Popcorn Time!
So you’ve got a great program plan, but how are you going to pay for it? Fund your entire Scouting year with Popcorn Sales! Selling popcorn helps reduce out-of-pocket expenses for Scouting families. Money earned can be used to cover camporees, Pinewood Derby races, equipment, badges and advancement, and summer camp. Sign up to sell popcorn at stlbsa.org/popcorn .
Set Your Sights On Fun At the Shoot-O-Ree
Test your marksmanship and sh arpen your eagle eye during the  Shoot-O-Ree  this Saturday 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.
Everything You Need For A Successful Sign-Up Night
Every child needs Scouting’s values. Because you give time and effort to Scouting, kids will have the advantages in life they may not otherwise have. However, kids will not get all that you and Scouting have to offer if they don’t join.

Visit  stlbsa.org/programs/recruitment  for the complete recruitment guide full of helpful tips and step-by-step instructions for welcoming new families into the Boy Scouts of America.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 .
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!
Intro To Outdoor Leader Skills
If you're a new Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster, take Intro To Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) to complete your required leader training. This hands-on program gives leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the outdoors. Course offered Oct. 18-20 at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Cub Scout Leader Training
During this course, leaders will learn about Cub Scout camping opportunities, facilities and procedures; basic camping and cooking skills; and outdoor activities. Open to all leaders within the Pack. Courses scheduled for Oct. 5-6 at Camp Vandeventer or Oct. 12-13 at Beaumont Scout Reservation .
Challenge Course Training
Learn the basic skills of safety, equipment, games and fun that all three of the council's challenge courses offer. The next challenge course training begins Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Beaumont Scout Reservation and the Belleville Service Center. Participants are required to attend the weekend course, Sept. 28-29 at S bar F Scout Ranch, to complete the training.
Merit Badge Skill Centers
Chess - Sept. 14 | Trades Day - Sept. 14 | Salesmanship - Sept. 16 | Scuba Diving - Sept. 19 | Welding - Sept. 21 | Golf - Oct. 13 | Fishing & Fly Fishing - Oct. 27 | Fish & Wildlife Management - Oct. 27
Greater St. Louis Area Council | 314-361-0600 | stlbsa.org