|
|
|
|
2/13 - Roundtable Discussion TONIGHT !!!
|
|
|
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - Introduction to GGAC High Adventure Training
Many Scouts consider a high adventure expedition to be the highlight of their scouting careers. But to offer a program that safely includes high adventure requires training. If your unit is looking to launch or expand a high adventure program, GGAC has your back.
|
Steve Rodriggs will present an overview of the GGAC High Adventure Training Program at February Roundtable.
|
The Council's High Adventure Training (HAT) program provides the training your unit will need to safely enjoy high adventure activities. From Snow Camping to Whitewater paddling and High Sierra Backpacking, learn about the training required and how the HAT program can help your unit 'Be Prepared'.
|
Note - this month Roundtable is NOT in the cafeteria. Instead, we will be at the multipurpose room.
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/22 & 3/23 - Basic BALOO Training for Cub Scout Leaders!
|
|
|
Is your pack or den planning a camping trip this spring?
|
If so, you need at LEAST one BALOO trained adult, and MORE is BETTER.
|
To help packs and busy adult leaders meet this important requirement, Mission Peak District will be offering BALOO right here in Mission Peak District on March 22nd and 23rd. This training will give you the tools needed to successfully plan and lead Cub Scout campouts with your Pack or Den.
https://scoutingevent.com/023-MPDBALOO2025Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training is the premier training for adults leading cub scout camping trips.
Topics Covered include:
|
- Camping Gear Selection and Maintenance
- Health and Safety
- Nature and Hiking
- Outdoor Games
- Camping Site Selection and Setup
- Campout Program Planning
The Saturday morning session will take place at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Niles. Saturday afternoon we will move to Garin Park, where we will camp overnight, have breakfast, and depart by noon.
Register today, space is limited, and we expect to sell out!
|
Questions? Contact Lee Amon  or 510-468-2868 or via Slack.
|
|
|
|
|
|
BSA Summer Camp Sweet Deals!
|
|
These deals apply to all three of our Summer Camps: Camp Wolfeboro, Camp Royaneh, and Wente Scout Reservation!
- 10% off Week 3 (June 29 - July 5) Youth Registrations!
- Bring 80% of your Troop’s registered youth to camp and receive all of the merit badge patches for merit badges earned at camp for FREE! (For Golden Gate Area Council Troops Only. Free merit badge patches will be delivered in
September through their District Executive.)
- Attend the same camp two weeks in a row and receive 2 FREE leaders for each week!
CAN’T ATTEND SUMMER CAMP WITH YOUR TROOP?
Attend camp with Scouts from other Troops as a part of Trekker Troop 23!
|
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:
HTTPS://GOLDENGATESCOUTING.ORG
|
|
|
|
|
|
Come Share your awesome Scout Stories with the Council!
|
|
|
This year, we want to expand our outreach on social to get more youth into Scouting and get more donations from the community.
|
But we need your help. Please tell us a good Scout story.
|
If you have a funny, heroic, crazy, run from storm, rained out, helped someone, community service, Eagle project, Scouting for Food or any interesting story, please submit it to us by using the following link - We need your Scout story
|
I can't wait to read your stories!
|
Keith Lam, GGAC Marketing Chair, FOS Chair
|
|
|
|
|
|
SAVE THE DATES - Woodbadge Training in the Fall!
|
|
|
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here. Reflecting the best of nearly a century of Scouting experience, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles and successful organizations throughout the country.
|
Fall 2025 Course
Camp Herms
Friday 09-12-2025 7 AM to Sunday 09-14-2025 5 PM AND
|
Camp Royaneh
Saturday 10-11-2025 7 AM to Sunday 10-12-2025 5 PM
|
Questions? Email Course Director: Amy Cole
Earlybird cost: $425 | Standard cost: $450
|
|
|
|
|
|
4/13 & 5/16 - IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
|
|
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS. S11) Mission Peak Acorn; Course Two
|
Sunday 04-13-2025 9:30 AM PT to 6:00 PM PT Fremont Veterans Hall
|
Friday 05-16-2025 6:00 PM PT to Sunday 05-18-2025 3:00 PM PT Rancho Los Mochos
|
IOLS builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training (SMPST) and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. This hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out of-doors. The skills sessions will be presented by experienced scouters closely following the Scouts BSA Handbook. By using these skills sessions in conjunction with the Scouts BSA handbooks, trainers can be sure new leaders are proficient in many of the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank, and gain exposure to the patrol method and numerous teaching methods and learning games.
|
Topics covered in IOLS include:
|
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Orienteering
- First Aid
- Outdoor Ethics
- Wood Tools
- Plant and Animal Identification
- Knots and Lashings
Who Should Take This Course?
|
- Scoutmasters
- Assistant Scoutmasters
- Any adult who will be attending a troop campout or summer camp.
|
|
|
|
|
Archive of Past Newsletters
|
|
|
|
|
Join us on Facebook or our Website
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
