The Historic Union Cemetery Association in Redwood City has a service project that could be performed as a Troop service project or, with added scope, as an Eagle Project. The project is to place approximately 28 UPC markers at gravesites in Union Cemetery. Each UPC marker, supplied by Redwood City, provides a link to the biography/photo of the person buried there. Our Council has a long history of supporting projects at Union Cemetery and last year an Eagle Scout project labeled rose bushes with plaques and provided a map of their locations. If your unit or a Life Scout is interested in this as a service project, please contact Council Advancement Chair Brian Boggs at brianboggs@sbcglobal.net. Information about Historic Union Cemetery can be found at: http://www.historicunioncemetery.com.

SAVE THE DATE! Lodge Leadership Development - Mar 20

All Arrowmen are invited to the Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) on March 20, 1-4 pm, hosted by the Ohlone Lodge Executive Committee. It's a great way to meet new people and to learn more about the Lodge. We'll be talking about Chapters, Unit Visitations, Patches, Fellowships, and similar topics. During the LLD we'll also have elections for Chapter Chiefs, discussions for the plans in the upcoming year, and proposed updates to the bylaws. Meeting details will be sent out in March. Questions? Email VCA@ohlone63.org.

The March Venturing Roundtable for SVMBC and Pacific Skyline Council will be held on the 9th from 7:00-8:00pm. During the meeting, Sarah M. will be delivering a short presentation about how Crews can successfully plan backpacking excursions. Although fires have affected a number of local backpacking areas, many are still operational, and we hope that we can gives Crews the tools they need in order to introduce their members to this classic tradition. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions, announcements, and open discussion. If anybody has an announcement they would like to share with the Roundtable, please let Sarah M. know. In the next week, please watch out for a "VOA Announcement" message that will include information about upcoming events and several miscellaneous reminders and updates. Questions? Please email Sarah M., copying a Scouting adult. Venturing Roundtable Zoom meeting link.

Families up and down the peninsula are looking to join Scouts! And the Number One way they find your unit is through BeAScout.org. This is also the preferred way to have new members join your unit! When families see your unit on the map, they have the option to contact you And APPLY TO YOUR UNIT--but you must have your BeAScout pin updated AND online applications turned on. Please take five minutes and update your pin at my.scouting.org. Instructions can be downloaded here. COR's can now designate a registered member of the unit to approve adult applications. The online system will collect all national and council fees. This means you will not have to bring any paperwork or fees to the office. We encourage every unit to use this functionality as the only way for new members to join! Full details here.

For Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scout Ships

We'd like to visit your unit! Whether you have Scouts eligible to be elected or not, you can schedule a Virtual Unit Visitation. Please fill out the form to request a visitation and election here: https://forms.gle/hR5jdcBwxYiNJ2ZC6.

Spring Fundraising Opportunity - Jan 1-June 30

Trail’s End is offering a fantastic opportunity for your unit to fundraise this Spring! It's a perfect way to pay for your unit’s program! The fundraiser is open to any Scout who wants to earn rewards even if their unit is not selling! Maybe your unit was too busy to fundraise last fall, now they have an option that takes very little leader management besides promoting the sale within their unit. If your unit already is selling popcorn you should already be set up to sell. If your unit would like to take advantage of the Spring sale, email Tom.Kenney@Scouting.org and he will get you set up and ready to fundraise. The rewards are fabulous and can be combined with the Fall 2021 Popcorn Sale! The Spring product lineup is: Coffee, Beef Jerky, Honey Roasted Peanuts and more!

Apply now to be on the Boulder Creek Scout Reservation 2021 Summer Camp staff or to be a Counselor in Training (CIT)! Learn more & apply.

Our OFFICES are closed during the pandemic, but we are working from home--find our contact information.

Our SHOPS are open! Locations & guidelines.

Fri, Apr 3 – Palo Alto Scout Shop CLOSED for Good Friday.

Come On to Cub-ON! - May 14-16, June 4-6

Cub-On is a weekend family camping event for all Cub Scouts and their families. Boulder Creek Scout Reservation is located in the Santa Cruz mountains in a lush redwood forest. Program areas are open throughout the weekend. Meals are provided; trained staff on duty for all areas of camp; “Bobcat Trail” program for brand new Scouts; and “Spirit of the Arrow” for Webelos. Learn more & register. Note: 2021 Cub-ONs will be held at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.

2021 Cub Scout Day Camp - 3 Summer sessions

Get your Cub Scout outside this summer with time-honored Scout experiences like Archery, Crafts, Sports, Science, Games, and much more! Join the Knights of the Scout-table at this 5-day program of activities which provides fun and new experiences for the Cub Scouts. The daily program is centered on Cub Scout Adventures and electives as they relate to the outdoors. Included in the cost of day camp is all necessary supplies for crafts and activities! All Scouts will receive a FREE camp T-shirt and hat upon arrival at camp. As well as a FREE custom patch upon completion of Camp. Mon-Fri sessions in Pacifica, Cupertino, and San Mateo. Save $25 by registering by March 31! Learn more & register.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - June 19-26

This action-packed program provides youth with leadership skills and experiences they can use in Scouting and are applicable in their everyday lives. Learn more.

2021 Summer Camp at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation - July 4-10 and 11-17

The Pacific Skyline Council is planning the 2021 summer camp experience your troop needs! Join us for a summer camp program at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation that will have many of the amazing activities you have grown to love at Camp Oljato, as well as some new exciting adventures. Space will be very limited so be sure to register soon! Note: Units already registered for Oljato 2021 will have the option to move their registration to the BCSR program. Two week-long sessions: July 4-10 and July 11-17, 2021. Register your unit here. Download the Leader Guide--it has good info for parents, too!

Virtual 1-Day Weather Merit Badge Workshop with Hiller Aviation Museum - Mar 6, Apr 3

Scouts BSA can earn the Weather Merit Badge online with the Hiller Aviation Museum! Weather Badge applicants must use a weather station constructed during the program to complete seven consecutive days of weather observation. These observations may be recorded on the Weather Observation Log and compared to observations reported on television, radio or internet sources such as the Hiller Aviation Museum’s live weather data. Advanced registration is required. 9:30am-3:00pm. $45. Learn more and register at hiller.org.

Virtual 1-Day Aviation Merit Badge Workshop with Hiller Aviation Museum - Mar 13, Apr 10

Scouts BSA can earn the Aviation Merit Badge online with the Hiller Aviation Museum! A one-day virtual program includes facilitated instruction, hands-on flight activities, live-streamed exploration of aircraft inside the Museum’s collection and much more! Advanced registration is required. 9:30am-3:00pm. $45. Learn more and register at hiller.org.

Help your Life Scout get to Eagle! Learn more. (click then scroll down)

Become a merit badge counselor! Learn more. (click then scroll down)

Roundtables provide leaders with program ideas; information on policy and events; and training opportunities. Learn more (click then scroll down)

Calling all Venturing leaders! Join us for Venturing Roundtables! Mark your calendars, we'll meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm online. Zoom link.

PTC is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Learn more.

SBR is a National volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Learn more.

San Francisco Bay Area Council to the north, and Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council to the south.