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6/22 – Volunteers needed at the Presidio Half Marathon!
The Golden Gate Area Council is partnering with the Presidio Half Marathon on Sunday, June 22 in San Francisco, and we have some great ways […]
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Merit Badge Opportunites, Hoot Owl Tours, and Eagle Project Opportunities!
May 22, 2025
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Scout Merit Badges Math Science Nucleus is now offering 10 days of Merit Badge programs at both Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon (17 acres) and […]
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5/18 – Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge needs your help! Conservation Hours available to Scouts!
May 15, 2025
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Recently, Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge launched the stewardship weekends, a series of volunteering events occuring monthly at the Refuge.  The upcoming volunteering event on this […]
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Huge Congratulations to our Scout Award Winners! – Recap of Mission Peak Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
May 15, 2025
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A huge thank you to all those that came out and celebrated the wonderful Mission Peak District Volunteer Appreciation Dinner! It was a lovely night of […]
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6/7 – “Fishing in the City” Cub Scout Event and BSA Volunteer Opportunity!
May 9, 2025
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Newark Rec has invited local Scouts to come in early before the public to complete their fishing adventure at the annual Fishing in the City […]
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Someone is donating a used utility trailer for a scouting unit!
May 8, 2025
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David Kayumy of the First Presbyterian Church of Newark reached out to our Mission Peak District to let us know that he has a used […]
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5/8 – Virtual Mission Peak District Roundtable TONIGHT at 7pm!
May 8, 2025
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The theme for this month’s roundtable is RECOGNITION. Skip Phair will lead a discussion regarding best practices for recognizing both youth and adults in all […]
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STEM Fellowship Opportunity for BSA Scouts this summer!
May 8, 2025
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The Summit STEM Fellowship is a virtual summer fellowship empowering the next generation of leaders in STEM. Open to rising 9th-12th grade students, the fellowship […]
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Riding the Rails: How a Merit Badge Event Sparked Big Dreams for Local Scouts
May 7, 2025
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On May 3rd, 2025, the historic Niles Canyon Railway became the backdrop for an unforgettable educational experience. The Mission Peak District successfully hosted the Railroading […]
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 Help Grow Our Pack! Volunteer for Spring Sign-Up Nights!Â
May 7, 2025
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Hello MP! Our Spring Cub Scout Sign-Up Nights are underway, and we need your help to welcome new families into Scouting! These events are hosted […]
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Come Share your awesome Scout Stories with the Council!
May 1, 2025
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Hello Scouters! This year, we want to expand our outreach on social to get more youth into Scouting and get more donations from the community. […]
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A Huge Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Year at Mission Peak District!
April 28, 2025
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Congratulations to the awardees of the District Plaque and District Certificate. Who will be recognized at the MP Recognition Dinner on May 10 from 6-9 […]
