Weekly Scouter Update
June 23, 2021 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA
There is Still Time To Register for Summer Camp!
If your unit has been hesitant to register for a week of summer camp at Camp Big Horn (near Lake Arrowhead) or Camp Cherry Valley (Santa Catalina Island) there is still space remaining in a few select weeks for this summer.

Click here for Camp Big Horn
Click here for Camp Cherry Valley
Who is Excited to Get Out and Get Scouting Again? 
With NEW Covid-19 regulations released on June 15, 2021 we can now get out and meet in-person indoors or outdoors following current LA County Health Guidelines. Click here to learn more about how your Unit can start meeting.

If your unit is having trouble meeting at your traditional meeting location or is looking for a public location to meet, please feel free to contact the Council for help finding a public park near you. For upcoming in person events offered around the Council please check out the Council calendar which is full of events for Scouts of all ages. View Calendar
Are You Wondering How To Get Started With Introduction to Leadership Skills For Troops (ILST)?
Are you looking for suggestions on how to deliver a better ILST for your troop? Our webinar is intended for unit leaders serving units that currently offer ILST - as well as units that are not. The webinar will give you an examination of the BSA materials and practical suggestions for both in-person and virtual delivery of the course. The purpose of the ILST course is to teach Scouts about leadership positions and how to effectively reach success in that role. ILST is the first course in the series of leadership training offered to Scouts; and is a prerequisite for the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE).
 
For more information, contact William Safranek at wsafranek@yahoo.com
 
Topic: GLAAC ILST Jump Start
Time: Jun 24, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time

Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 893 5775 8785
Passcode: 761855

Scouts Can Earn College Credit For Attending National Leadership Course
This course educates Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts on how to be effective leaders; NYLT Leadership Academy teaches them how to be effective teachers. For the first time, those who attend the academy not only will learn how to teach NYLT courses in their home councils, but they can also get college credit for it.
Geofencing to Support Membership Growth
With July 4th Right Around the Corner and Communities Across our Council having July 3, 4 and 5 Community Parades and or Activities. This is a great opportunity make Scouting visible in your community. So, sign up for your local parade or host a booth to promote your Scouting Unit. Share with us your Scouting adventures by tagging us in your post or using the #GLAACScouting on all social media platforms. To turn this community outreach opportunity into a recruitment event. Click here to check out the Geofencing Request Form.
2021 Eagle Scout Project of the Year
For his Eagle Scout service project, Christopher Adam organized a team that designed and constructed a permanent D-Day exhibit at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pa., the U.S. Army’s primary historical research facility. Read More
Book a Night/Weekend at One of our Valley Camps or Pocket Park!
Need a Place to Host your Overnight Unit Campout? Reservations are open to book a stay for your family or unit at Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Center, Cushman Watt Pocket Park, Firestone Scout Reservation and Trask Scout Reservation. Click here for more information and to view dates available.
Scout Shops of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council
Our three Scout Shops are here to ensure that you are ready to camp this year, whether you’re heading off to camp or staying home for a backyard campout. Visit our Scout Shops for great deals every day. Click Here to visit our webpage
Annual Council Popcorn Campaign Kick-off
The kick-off will be held on Thursday, July 1st, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm via Zoom. This is an excellent opportunity to learn everything you need to know about this year’s popcorn sales campaign, including online ordering, distribution, prizes, storefront sales etc. See More
Submit Your Articles For Our Weekly Scouter Update
Please submit your articles for the Scouter Weekly Update in MS-Word format on Monday of each week, with the images separately in a JPG format. Please email your articles to rossarnold1213@gmail.com. We welcome your input and encourage you to share your ideas with kevin.burton@scouting.org.