Arrowhead District serves Macon, Moultrie, Christian(partial), and Shelby Counties in Illinois.
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Scouts BSA Activity Day
Saturday, October 10th
8:30am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Rhodes France Scout Reservation
Join us for a day of activities at camp! Get outdoors and enjoy Rifle Shooting, STEM, Archery, and Canoeing/Kayaking. This event is limited to Scouts BSA members. There is a limit of 40 participants (including accompanying adults) per session, so register early!
You can view the flier for the event HERE.
The cost is only $10 per Scout. Register Here
Merit Badge Skill Centers
- Council Approved Program Partners, click here to see classes offered.
- GSLAC Merit Badge Group Instruction Policy Form
- Council Supported Merit Badges
- Crime Prevention October 21 and November 2 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Register
- Horsemanship - October 27, October 29, November 3, November 5 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm. Register
- Citizenship in the Community - November 7 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Register
- STEM U SIUE Scouts BSA College – November 7 from 9am - 4pm. Register
- Soil and Water Conservation - November 7. Register
- Emergency Preparedness - November 8 and 15 from 10-11:30am Register
- Citizenship in the World - December 5 from 8 am to 12 pm. Register
- Environmental Science - December 9 and 16 from 6:30-8:00pm Register
- Eagle Trail Winter Workshop - December 28-30 from 9:00am to Noon Register
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- Learning and Earning
Fall S-F Ranger Program
Come experience The Ranch in the Fall by taking part in the Fall Ranger Program, November 27-29!
This weekend will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the backcountry of S-F during a time of year that gives a whole new perspective on the scenery and wildlife that comprises this Scouting paradise. Participants will try their hand at blacksmithing, trail cooking, black powder rifle shooting, and more, which are all activities that Scouts and Venturers can do during the week-long summer Ranger program. The program is open to youth age 14 and older.
Register HERE!
Scouts BSA Voyageur Workshop
Beaumont Scout Reservation
Calling all Scouts BSA! We have an action-packed event that is designed to help our first-year Scouts along their advancement trail and enjoy some of the fun activities available at our camps.
Join us October 24th at Beaumont Scout Reservation for Map and Compass, Fire Building, First Aid, and Knots and Lashing instruction. Scouts will also get to try their hand at shooting sports! Don’t miss this chance to have an awesome day at camp while fulfilling many Scout through First Class rank requirements!
Register HERE!
The November 7th Join Event will only be successful with YOUR help. Please post on all your social media promoting this great opportunity. Be sure to tag the Greater St. Louis Area Council (@stlbsa) and link to the 'Join Event' page on our website (stlbsa.org/joinevent).
And of course don't forget the hashtag, #scoutsstandout.
'THE EXPERIENCE' Online Auction bidding closes Monday, November 2nd at noon. Check out these amazing experiences and support Scouting by getting your bids in before it's too late!
Help Boy Scouts of America - Greater St. Louis Area Council spread the word about The Experience 2020!
Foodbanks and pantries have seen a dramatic increase in food insecurity since March. The 2020 Scouting for Food Drive is a vital community service to help those most at risk in our communities. Make sure your unit has a plan to make this drive as successful as possible.
Go to stlbsa.org/calendar/ to get the most up-to-date information on the drive.
As membership renewal season approaches all adult leaders must be current on their Youth Protection training. There are two options for online, instructor led course on November 7th and December 9th.
Go to stlbsa.org/training/youth-protection/ to learn more and register.
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