Newsletter

A huge thank you to Troop 132 and their leaders, Jim and Bharath, for taking on Rancho Los Mochos last weekend and giving it a […]

Are you or someone you know between the ages of 15 and 21 and interested in exploring a career in the medical field? If so, […]

October 20th at 1pm at the Niles Veterans Hall Greeting Cub Scout Leaders! Mission Peak District is pleased to announce that registration for Cub Scout […]

Our September Roundtable is our annual SPOTLIGHT ON SCOUTING Representatives from many scouting programs will be available to share their enthusiasm and vision. Each year […]

Everyone Events: 9/13 Fall Wood Badge https://scoutingevent.com/023-WoodBadgeFall2024 9/20 Sporting Clays for Scouting https://scoutingevent.com/023-84386 9/28-29 Wilderness & Remote First Aid https://www.cjs-arc.com/ 10/9 Certified Angling Instructor Course https://scoutingevent.com/023-CAIFALL2024 10/12 Leave no […]

Recruiting new youth into scouting is vital for the growth and sustainability of our programs. It brings fresh energy, diverse perspectives, and helps us continue […]

Jay Johnson, the Scoutmaster for Troop 2942 (copied here), has noticed that his troop now has many more vegetarian scouts. He’s looking for some advice […]

Troop Leaders — Camporee Registration is now open at https://scoutingevent.com/023-88333   Registration closes on Sept 15 (about 2 weeks) to give us time to assign camp […]

Our Mission Peak District Committee is always working hard to plan new events in the area and we want to get this information to you […]

Reminder: Short-term Camp Administrator NCS Registration for Fall Courses Now Open  Short-Term Camp Administrator National Camping School online courses are facilitated through the National Service […]

SCOUTS NEEDED! We are looking for youth staff to help run a great program for Cub Scout age kids on October 20! While parents are […]

Important update: We have a new website for taking the AB-506 training: https://mandatedreportertraining.com/bsa/ Once adults complete the training, the certificate will be automatically recorded—no need to upload […]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mission Peak District Target & Range Sport weekend has been postponed until Spring 2025. Thank you for your patience and […]

Back by popular demand, we will be having another Pokemon Meet-up for the Fall. Come have your scout join us at this great little card […]

There is a request for help needed at the Mid Autumn Festival on September 15, 2024. This is a fabulous event that is being put […]

If you haven’t already, please join us on the Mission Peak Slack Channel:  Slack Invite Link It’s the easiest way to stay in touch and […]

It’s that time again to review your troop’s training records to ensure that all adults who have attended trainings like ACORN, IOLS, and SMST have […]

I hope everyone is doing well. Fernanda wanted to share the attached Troop Committee Guidebook for all of the scout leaders in our district. It […]

HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit that provides breast cancer patients with post-surgical products and services is looking for some volunteers. This organization has their […]

After interviewing 11 candidates to serve as 2024 Fall Camporee Camp Directors, Mr Jason Lian (T379)  and Mr.  Aarush Thummati (T153) were selected.   We have […]

This May, Aaryam Murarka, a spirited 10-year-old from Cub Scout Pack 176 – Webelo-AOL achieved an extraordinary milestone by hiking to Everest Base Camp (EBC) […]

My name is Meg and I am the Scout Coordinator at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI. I am reaching out to you to let […]

Chickens, Turkeys, and Goats, oh my! These were just some of the animals that the over 70 Cub Scouts got a chance to enjoy this […]

Join the excitement at the Athleta Presents GOLD OVER AMERICA TOUR, starring Simone Biles and featuring squad members Shilese Jones, Fred Richard, Mélanie Johanna De Jesus Dos […]

Troop 132 participated in the knot-tying demonstration organized by the Rotary district. The scouts from the troop built an A-Frame and also taught about 60 […]

There are a couple of flagpole holders that are available to any unit that is interested in them. Each one of them is slightly different; […]

Golden Gate Area Council’s Pleasanton Trading Post now offers online ordering for Troops and Packs.  Orders may be emailed to: Trading Post Orders and we will […]

We are starting to plan the Youth Led Fall 2024 Camporee, which will be held at beautiful Rancho Los Mochos on October 4-6, 2024. WE NEED YOUR […]

Did you know that for the price of a cup of coffee a week—or $20 a month—you can support a Scout for an entire year? […]

Everyone Events: 5/18 Leave No Trace Training https://scoutingevent.com/023-LNTTSpring2024 5/20 East Bay Golf Tournament https://scoutingevent.com/023-82116 5/25-26 Wilderness & Remote First Aid  https://www.cjs-arc.com/ SOLD OUT 5/25 Memorial Day Flag Placement https://scoutingevent.com/023-SFflagplanting2024 8/16-18 […]

At the 5/9/24 Roundtable, Steve Conn presented an update on the new annual self-renewal for individuals as well as the stripped-down recharter for Units. Self-renewal […]

Join us for an exhilarating start to the 2024-2025 Cub Scouts Program Year! We’re set to equip your Pack and Dens with all of the […]

Mark Your Troop Calendars for Mission Peak District’s Target & Range Sports Weekend, September 6 to 8, 2024 at our beloved Rancho Los Mochos.  This will be your […]

Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor or NEW!! Leave No Trace Skills Course May 18-19, 2024 Camp Herms, El Cerrito, CA This is a dual […]

HIGH ADVENTURE TRAINING BASIC BACKPACKING AWARENESS Camp Herms, May 17-19, 2024 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, California The course covers the skills and knowledge for […]

The 2024 Flag Planting ceremony honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces is scheduled for Saturday, May […]

Has your scout been a little behind on some projects? Is there 18th birthday just around the corner and they are missing a thing or […]

Family Vacation Camp Weekends are an exciting opportunity for your family to experience the scenic outdoors and fun adventures at the premier Boy Scout camp […]

Are you having problems keeping scouts off their electronics? Having difficulties getting unit parents to volunteer? Having problems coming up with activities for your scouts […]

Come join us on Monday, May 20th for a fun golf tournament to help raise money for the East Bay Scout Districts! Check out the […]

GGAC NYLT is excited to welcome the next generation of leaders in scouting! Participants learn how to be a leading influence in their own unit; discovering […]

Do you like to do fun activities? Are you looking for great volunteer hours? Do you enjoy seeing little Cub Scouts have tons of fun? […]

The Golden Gate Area Council (GGAC) and AdvanceCamp, Inc. are thrilled to announce their merger, following unanimous votes by both boards. This strategic alliance will […]

We are 2/3 full for our upcoming Mission Peak Cub Scout Day Camp! Please join us for our incredible Mission Peak Cub Scout Day Camp […]

The Silver Beaver Award, the highest council award for volunteers, was given to seven individuals from the GGAC for their significant impact on Scouting above […]

On November 9, 2023, National Cub Scouting announced a major update to the program that will go into effect on June 1, 2024 for the […]

Come One, Come All!  Scouts of all ages are invited to the one and only GGAC Family Vacation Camp! Spend the long weekend enjoying everything […]

If you can, please consider donating today! Why Friends of Scouting? Isn’t the Council annual fee enough? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Annual fees are insufficient […]

How is your unit FOS fundraising going? Remember, the unit with the most donations per Scout in the district will  get to choose one of the following: […]

Despite the crazy rains and changes of dates and locations, around 30 Scouts came out to the Silliman Center for a fun nostalgic time with […]