SSS Makai – 2023 Summer Cruise

SSS Makai tied up at a dock

SSS Makai – Summer Cruise Makai Sea Scouts Ship 700 ( Alameda, CA – 60 Years Unit )has organized an 8 day, action packed Summer Cruise and  invites scouts in BSA Troops to join the Cruise.Scouts who can’t join the whole two weeks summer cruise can join from 19th July to 23rd July & Earn Aquatic Merit Badges. For more […]

Troops 7B-8B-9G Canoeing Trip

Scouts canoeing on a lake

High Adventure scouts from Troop 7-B, Troop 8-B and Troop 9-G from Benicia, CA went canoeing at Lake Sonoma to prepare for an upcoming trip to Northern Tier High Adventure Camp this summer in Minnesota. Northern Tier is an amazing camp where we will be canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

WOAS

Las Trampas Regional Park

Women’s Outdoor Adventures for Scouts Are you new to Camping . . . maybe not comfortable camping . . . or do you just want to join in on a fun adventure with other women Scouters? Want to get your Scouting questions answered or share your enthusiasm for the outdoors, wisdom & knowledge?  Join us […]

Snow Camping

First things first when you go snow camping . . . build a fire! Troop 203, Peralta District goes Snow Camping Oakland Troops 203 B&G had a fantastic time snow camping behind Lake Alpine (top of Highway 4) over the weekend of Feb 18-19. This is a long time tradition for Troop 203B and the […]

Philmont Cavalcade

Horseback riders follow a trail alongside a lake with mountains in the background

Philmont Cavalcade – Philmont on horseback! Alameda Venture Crew 2 is going on a Philmont Cavalcade Trek on June 16-25, 2023.   We have openings for four more Scouts or Venturers, and they can be either boys or girls since we have two 21+ adult leaders including one adult female.  Read more about it below and email […]

National Jamboree – 2023

banner for National Jamboree featuring the Jamboree patch and date and locaton of the event

Golden Gate Area Council2023 National Scout Jamboree Council Contingent Information The Council is in the process of forming our contingents for the 2023 National Scout Jamboree (NSJ) to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in scenic West Virginia in July 2023.  Join Scouts from around the nation to experience white water rafting, kayaking, rock […]

Summer Camp Staff – 2022

Patch showing Council's three summer camps, Royaneh, Wente and Wolfeboro

Applications are now live to join us for a summer of fun and leadership experience! You must be at least 15 years of age by May 31, 2022 in order to work with us at camp. To apply, click on the button below and fill out the questions completely. Do this As Soon As Possible! […]

Wolf Bear Camp – 2021

Welcome to Wolf Bear Adventure Camp 2021 Howdy Cowboys and Cowgirls! It’s been a long and challenging trail travelling out West in covered wagons with our trusty scouts foraging ahead and leading the way. We’re excited that you’re coming to camp, and that you’ve made the commitment to share this adventure. The Trail Guides and […]

Wolf/Bear Camp Pack List

Wolf & Bear Adventure Camp Pack List – 2021 REMEMBER ~ You are only camping for 2 nights. You and your Cub will be packing your gear into and out of camp. If you have a wagon, we recommend you bring it. LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR NAME AND PACK NUMBER! Camp Gear1.  1- 4-man tent2.  […]

Cub Scout Day Camp – update

Graphic promoting 2021 Day Camp's theme of "Down on the Farm"

Cub Scout Day Camp Early Bird Pricing extended to Monday, June 7th, 2021 at 11:59pm! Sign Up Today!   Join us for our incredible “Down on the Farm” Day Camps this summer! They are taking place at great locations throughout our council! Details and a registration link for each camp are found below.   This […]

Cub Scout Day Camps – 2021

Graphic promoting 2021 Day Camp's theme of "Down on the Farm"

Howdy! Announcing our 2021 Golden Gate Area Council Day Camps and the winner of our Day Camp Patch Design Contest! Join us for our incredible “Down on the Farm” Day Camps this summer! They are taking place at great locations throughout our council! Details and a registration link for each camp are found below. This […]

Think Camping

Camping banner shwing typical camping artifiacts - tent, kettle, axe, boots compass, and so on.

Summer Camp – 2021 It’s that time of year . . . summer camping season is fast approaching and the signs are positive. There may be some continuing restrictions but it does look like we’re going to be able to enjoy the Great Outdoors again. The Camping Committee and Professional Staff are well advanced with […]

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