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5/23 - Mission Peak District Rant & Rave Social Mixer
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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 to do?
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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 FROM 6PM TO 8PM
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SWISS PARK BAR & GRILL, 5911 MOWRY AVENUE IN NEWARK
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If so, you are officially invited to this end-of-year mixer for all scout leaders and volunteers to come out and chat with other leaders about what their difficulties are, what is not working and share what is working in your unit!
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This is a perfect opportunity to exchange ideas or share a cheer with other leaders in our difficulties and successes! There will be a complete menu with vegetarian options and full bar so don’t wear your scout uniform and come out and share your story with others! You might get some suggestions on how to fix your problems!
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Volunteers are needed at the Cub Scout Day Camp!
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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?
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We are currently looking for youth and adult volunteers to help out with the Mission Peak Cub Scout Day Camp during June 10-14, 2024 at Ardenwood Farm. We provide morning donuts and afternoon snacks for our volunteers as well as a great surprise on Friday. If interested, reach out to Jonathan Leder at jonathan@followtheleder.com on how to sign up.
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4/25 - Outdoor Programs & Properties Webinars
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Outdoor Programs and Properties Upcoming Webinars
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When: Thursday April 25, 2024, 7PM CT
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What: Calling all short-term camp administrators, event chairmen, and all those involved with your council’s short-term camps! Elevate your camp planning game by joining this webinar, where we’ll delve into proven practices for planning, supporting, and managing BSA short-term camps. Gain a deeper understanding of the National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) standards and explore a wealth of resources provided by the Boy Scouts of America. This session is tailored for you, offering insights and tools to ensure your short-term camps meet the highest standards of excellence. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to unforgettable camp experiences.
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Get Ready for an Exciting New Chapter in Scouting with AdvanceCamp!
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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 see AdvanceCamp forming a new committee within our GGAC Program committees, ensuring the annual AdvanceCamp event continues to thrive and grow.
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Mark your calendars for the 24th AdvanceCamp, taking place on September 27-28, 2024 at the Solano County Fairgrounds. The event attracts Scouts from across California and Nevada, and this merger promises to expand our reach even further.
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Since its inception in 1998, AdvanceCamp has served over 30,000 Scouts, providing a platform for them to complete partials for unusual merit badges. The event has grown from 300 Scouts and 15 merit badges to a major annual gathering, thanks to the tireless efforts of Steve Hoagland, the Executive Director of AdvanceCamp.
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Registration for AdvanceCamp opens in early June, with more details about this year’s event coming soon.
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If you're interested in volunteering, click the button below to learn more!
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We can’t wait to see you there!
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5/4 - San Francisco Bike Rodeo Day! Come roll with us!
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Come to our San Francisco Bike Rodeo! We are excited to partner with the California Highway Patrol, San Francisco Fire Department and many more agencies for this event. At this event youth will:
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- Learn important bike safety lessons - including how to navigate traffic, use hand signals and ride safely on San Francisco's streets and bikeways.
- Have their bike and helmet inspected - mechanics will be on-hand to help scouts adjust their helmets to a proper fit, and inspect their bikes for any safety concerns.
- Go for a short bike ride - we'll take the kids (and family members!) on a short bike ride around the Embarcadero, using the protected bike lanes and shared paths.
- We will have a special Golden Gate Area Council Bike Rodeo Activity Patch for those that complete an activity!
If you want to get your youth more comfortable with biking in a group, this is the perfect event!
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Attendees should bring: Bike, Bike Helmet, Water Bottle, Snack, Sunscreen, Hand sanitizer
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Don't have a bike or are unable to bring one to the event? Let us know! During the registration you'll see a question about needing to borrow a bike; we will work to accomodate all requests and let you know ahead of time if we were able to. Earlier registrants will have priority!
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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5/18 to 5/19 - Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor and Skill Course
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This is a dual track course your options are:
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Track 1 LEAVE NO TRACE LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR COURSE for registered Scouts and Scouters age 18 and older who want to become certified instructors of Leave No Trace. Our hybrid course includes 2 hours of on-line instruction, preparing and giving a 10-15 minute presentation on an approved Leave No Trace topic of your choice, a 16 hour outdoor weekend (8 am Saturday through 1 pm Sunday) which includes a camping overnight and in camp cooking. Certified Level 1 Instructors may staff future Level 1 courses, lead and submit for Certificate of Completion future Skills courses, and conduct any Leave No Trace Basic (formerly LNT 101), or leave no trace awareness workshops.
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Track 2 NEW!! LEAVE NO TRACE SKILLS COURSE a 16 hour hands on course for Scouts First Class and age 12 or older and registered Scouters who want to become more proficient at Leave No Trace. This is an excellent course for Outdoor Ethics Guides and will fulfill requirement 6 of the National Medal of Outdoor Achievement. Certificate of Completion in the Skills course prepares you to conduct the Leave No Trace Basic (formerly LNT 101) and any Leave No Trace awareness workshops including satisfying requirement 5 of the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award,but does not authorize you to issue Certificates of Completion.
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We must have at least 4 registrants in the Level 1 track in order to certify registrants as Level 1 Instructors; the weekend is limited to a total of 20 participants for both tracks. Check-in is 7:30 am Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Dog Patch in Camp Herms (El Cerrito, CA). The course will run from 8:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18 through 1 pm Sunday, May 19, 2024. The “early bird” price is $40 (through Friday, May 3, 2024) and $45.00 thereafter with a maximum of 20 participants. Registration is available through https://www.scoutingevent.com/023-LNTTSpring2024. Registered participants will receive further details by email in mid April.
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Future courses are planned for October 12-13, 2024 at Rancho Los Mochos and May 17-18, 2025 at Camp Herms. Questions can be directed to Lillian Remer, GGAC Outdoor Ethics Advocate, at remer@astound.net. Learn more about Leave No Trace at www.lnt.org
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5/17 to 5/19 - High Adventure Training - Basic Backpacking Awareness
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HIGH ADVENTURE TRAINING
BASIC BACKPACKING AWARENESS
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Camp Herms, May 17-19, 2024
1100 James Place, El Cerrito, California
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The course covers the skills and knowledge for planning and leading a safe and enjoyable backpacking trek. Course topics include: trek planning, leadership and risk management, principles of wilderness first aid, evacuation, food planning and preparation, nutrition, wilderness navigation, feminine hygiene on the trail, Leave No Trace camping, equipment, stoves & fuels, and weather.
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The outdoor session at Camp Herms (May 18-19, 2024) simulates a backpacking experience and begins early Saturday morning at 7:00am on May 18 and ends at 2pm on Sunday 19. You will be sleeping in your own tent Saturday night.
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The course consists of 2 modules: a 1-hr Zoom prep meeting on May 8 to align all attendees on expectations, agenda, logistics, and gear, and a full weekend experience at Camp Herms on May 18-19, 2024. To participants that graduate, the Faculty will offer an optional guided Backpacking Adventure at Pinnacles National Park between May 31, June 1 (additional fees to be collected prior to the outing).
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TO LEARN MORE:
• Reach out to Course Director
• Check our website: - https://training.ggacbsa.org/basic-backpacking/
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HIGH ADVENTURE TEAM PRESENTS:
PADDLESPORTS 2024
Wish you could provide your unit a new adventure?
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Something a little wild, something a little mild something a little too much fun???
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This course provides the basics in planning and canoe handling for the novice or the experienced paddler enthusiast. The course covers how to plan in detail a safe event for your unit on the water, including such adventures as the Northern Tier, Boundary Waters, Lower Grand Canyon or local waters such as the American, the Russian or the Sacramento Rivers.
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NEVER PADDLED BEFORE??? Fear not, we can get you down the river with confidence based upon the skills developed at our outdoor session. We begin with flatwater basic canoe control. In the afternoon me move to coordinated maneuvers between bow and stern paddlers. Safety and rescue are included in the event of a spill. River reading –the sense of how the river will move downstream giving you clues on where you should-or should not-be with the canoe will be highlighted. Evening session close the day with immersion hypothermia, shuttle logistics and paddling demonstration videos.
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RIVER FUN-On Sunday we relocate from flat water to moving water along the American River. We begin by experimenting with eddy turns and ferries. Once we have these under our belt, we move downriver and play along the river catching each feature we can. Importantly, we practice how to rescue a paddler who has fallen out of his boat. We conclude the event with scouting the San Juan Rapid and running it with confidence. If you wish, you can run it again and again.
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Indoor: May 8th from 7-9:30PM at the Council Office (if small group, Clayton, CA)
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Outdoor: June 1-2nd at Folsom Lake SRA .
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Indoor: June 5 from 7-9PM at the Council Office (if small group, Clayton, CA)
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5/24 - Flag Planting Ceremony in San Francisco
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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 25, 2024, at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio. All leaders and scouts should be in full uniform for the event.
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Logistics: The event begins promptly at 0900 hrs and will conclude by 1100hrs. Please ensure your arrival by 0845 hrs.
Location: 1 Lincoln Blvd., Presidio of San Francisco.
Process: Registration is required for this event and is free of charge.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
Parking: Parking is available outside the cemetery only. Please factor walk time into your planning.
Weather: It's San Francisco, so the weather can be unpredictable, a jacket is always encouraged.
Patches will be given to unit leaders for distribution to scouts when they desire; we will not be distributing them individually.
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This event is an official community service project for all Scouting Units. Please remember to register your service hours in Internet Advancement.
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5/20 - Golfing fore Scouts fun event !
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4/28 - Stamp Collecting Merit Badge event
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Have Fun Earning Stamp Collecting Merit Badge
There is a workshop coming up soon:
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WESTPEX® Stamp Show
San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel
1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
Sunday April 28, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Beginner collectors are welcome and encouraged. Discover the fun of stamp collecting!! Build a collection on a topic or country interesting to you. During this merit badge workshop, you will receive a stamp collecting starter kit and access to hundreds of stamps provided by stamp dealers.
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Meet our guest NSDA Non-Profit Stamp Dealer, Phil Kumler, who routinely instructs youth as a vendor and provides free stamps and first day covers to build your own collection from a specific country, topic, or endangered animal. You will receive a special guided tour of the show.
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Contact Mr. Phil Avery at pack705@earthlink.net for more details and to register for the workshop. Space is very limited. Register by April 7th to save your spot.
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This program has filled up every year so please register early.
westpex.com
westpex.com/html/schedule.htm
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June 30 to July 6 - Eagle Requirement Camp
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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 two? Eagle Requirement Camp is an intensive, week-long Scouts BSA Summer Camp program focusing on advancement in many of the specifically-required merit badges for the Eagle Scout rank. Prior to camp, Scouts who have completed all the prerequisites for merit badges such as Personal Management, Family Life, etc., may be able to earn several merit badges during the week.
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LOCATION: Camp Royaneh, 4600 Scanlon Road, Cazadero, CA | DATES: June 30 - July 6
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2024 - Various Dates for Family Camp are open!
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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 properties of the Golden Gate Area Council. Family Vacation Camp is a long weekend to hike, swim, enjoy nature, read a book, relax in the shade, or participate in many other exciting activities at a fraction of the cost of a hotel or resort vacation.
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Camp Royaneh - Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-27th, 2024 & Labor Day Weekend: Aug 30-Sep 2, 2024
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Camp Wolfeboro - Summer Weekend: August 2-4, 2024
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Wente Scout Reservation - Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-27, 2024 & Labor Day Weekend: Aug 30-Sep 2, 2024
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The families of anyone registered in the Boy Scouts of America (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venture Scouts, Sea Scouts, Explorer Scouts, and Adult Leaders) may participate. You can bring along friends and relatives to camp with you as well. Family Vacation Camp is intended to provide a quality family atmosphere!
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There are many activities to do at camp. Hiking, swimming, crafts, archery, BB guns, rifle, shotgun, tomahawk-throwing, and horseback riding (Wente), evening ice cream socials, campfires and more! Wente Scout Reservation also offers fishing and boating.
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