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The Baltimore Area Council is excited to announce the beginning of our 2024 Annual Appeal! (Formerly Friends of Scouting)
The Annual Appeal helps raise the funds necessary for the Baltimore Area Council to support more than 12,000 youth members – investing over $250 per Scout! That adds up to a lot of money, but if we all pitch in what we can, we can provide a quality program to every young person who wants to be a Scout.
Watch the brief video below and then click the link to commit your support for Scouting in Central Maryland today at www.BaltimoreBSA.org/AnnualAppeal
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Reach, Recruit, Retain in the New Year! | |
January is a great time to be a Cub Scout. With Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold just around the corner, this can be a great time to share about the fun of Scouting. These events can also be a great time to involve parents who are not already active volunteers. One great way to do this is to ask each parent to take on a small task for these two large events. A parent who is not comfortable as a den leader may enjoy putting together decorations or assisting with the Pinewood Derby check-in process.
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Spring Cub Family Weekend
Enjoy a family vacation weekend away at our 2024 Spring Cub Family Weekend! May 18 - 19, 2024. This annual event sells out, secure your spot today.
You don't want to miss these two fun-filled days at Broad Creek! Spend time with your Cub and enjoy our awesome activities!
- Nature hikes
- Fire building
- Boating
- Archery
- Slingshots and BBs
- Crafts
- Songs and Skits
- and More!!
Click here for more information
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Embark on your 2024 Scouts BSA Summer Adventure
Secure your spot early for an unforgettable summer experience! Whether it's conquering the heights of our climbing tower or navigating the serene Lake Strauss by kayak, Broad Creek Scout Camp promises a fresh adventure each time you visit.
Don't wait too long – Week 1 is already almost full! Ensure your campsite reservation today - Be Prepared for an incredible summer!
Now Announcing Cub Resident Camp 2024
Cubs of Camelot: Knights of the Creek!
Get more information at www.BroadCreekBSA.org/Cubs
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Year-round Availability Remains!
Have you ever been to Camp Spencer's Hansen Lodge? Equipped with 40 beds, a large meeting space, restrooms, a commercial kitchen, and even a fireplace, this heated facility is an ideal venue for winter camping. Weekend availability (for now) remains throughout the winter, so click here to lock in a Hansen Lodge reservation today before it's booked up!
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Volunteer Recognition Banquet
Get ready to cheer for our rockstar volunteers! 🌟 Meet the incredible 2023 Class of Silver Beaver honorees - Deborah Hayes, Dave Linthicum, Evelyn Mogren, Raymond Payne, Joseph Varacalle, H. Russell Wright, and Steve Yelland!
Join us at the 2024 Volunteer Recognition Banquet, hosted at the Boumi Shriners Temple in Rosedale. Secure your ticket now at www.BaltimoreBSA.org/VRB
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Volunteer Training Summit and College of Commissioner Science!
Join us for the Volunteer Training Summit and College of Commissioner Science, a dynamic training program aimed at fostering excellence among our dedicated volunteers in the Baltimore Area Council. We invite all registered volunteers to participate, providing a valuable opportunity to gain deeper insights into the pivotal role they play within the Scouting program.
Save the date for this year's event, taking place on April 20, 2024, at CCBC Catonsville. Registration is set to open in January 2024, so mark your calendars and prepare to elevate your Scouting career!
**This event was formerly known as University of Scouting and College of Commissioner Science*
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Safety Moments
Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures and report incidents correctly. Topics of this new series include incident reporting helps, safe use of medication in Scouting, weather-related safety, winter activity, and winter sports.
Please make a safety moment part of the beginning of your meeting
Safety Moments can be found here
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Council Venturing Officers Association Elections
Calling all youth leaders! Join the Council Venturing Officers Association (CVOA) for a unique opportunity to grow as a leader, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a lasting impact in your community. Gain valuable skills, access exclusive training, and be part of a vibrant community of passionate youth leaders - join the CVOA today and shape the future!
The CVOA is currently looking for the following youth positions: President, Vice President of Administrations, Vice President of Program, and Vice President of Communications If you are interested, please send an email to Tammy Odenbaugh
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Spring 2024 Course at Camp Spencer:
- Weekend 1: May 3-5, 2024
- Weekend 2: June 8-9, 2024
Register for the Spring 2024 Course Here
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Fall 2024 Course at Camp Spencer:
- Weekend 1: September 13-15, 2024
- Weekend 2: October 19-20, 2024
Registration for Fall 2024 Course will Open Soon!
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Scouting for Food 2024
Our annual Scouting for Food drive is just around the corner! Be a part of our largest Good Turn event of the year by signing up today! Participants will receive a 2024 Scouting for Food patch and all materials needed for the drive will be provided by Council.
Give back to your community with this fun and easy good turn event! Happening throughout the whole month of March, Scouting for Food can fit with any schedule! Register today at www.BaltimoreBSA.org/SFF
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Camp Cards are just around the Corner!
Participating in the Camp Card fundraiser not only supports your Unit, but also offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and develop essential life skills. By selling Camp Cards, you contribute to fostering leadership, teamwork, and community service while enjoying the satisfaction of making a positive impact for both your Scouting Unit and your local community!
Order Your Cards Today!
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Scout Night at the Baltimore Blast
Who is ready for Scout Night! The Baltimore Blast is excited to host Scouts on Saturday, February 17 at 6:05pm. All scouts will participate in an on field clinic and autograph session prior to the start of the game. Scouts also receive a Baltimore Blast patch! Get your tickets today at www.baltimoreblast.com/scouts
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Weather Ready Nation Merit Badge Event
The American Meteorological Society and National Weather Service invite you to join us for our annual Weather Ready Nation Scouting Event on Sunday, January 28, at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Hilton. Scouts will learn how to interpret symbols on a weather map, discuss what items need to be in an emergency kit, determine ways families and communities can be prepared in a weather emergency, and much more! Scouts will earn a unique Weather-Ready Nation patch, as well as the Weather Merit Badge, and get a head-start on Emergency Preparedness.
Price: Free, $35 for parking, per car
Please bring: 2 blue merit badge cards (letters of completion will be available on site, if needed)
Email event coordinator, Dave Bieger, here. Register for the event here.
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In Memory Of
Michael Glasgow
from Carrie Gruver
Maureen D. Macari
Mother of Executive Board Member Brian Macari
from the Baltimore Area Council Staff
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| Arrowhead | Carroll | Fort McHenry | | February 12th @ 7:30 PM
3335 Washington Ave,
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Contact District Executive | February 13th @ 7:00 PM
165 E. Main St
Westminster, MD 21157
Contact District Executive | February 12th @ 7:30 PM
3807 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact District Executive | | Gunpowder Falls | Harford | National Pike | | February 13th @ 7:00 PM
5041 Bucks Schoolhouse Rd.
Rosedale, MD 21237
Contact District Executive | February 12th @ 7:30 PM
1515 Emmorton Rd.,
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact District Executive | February 12th @ 7:30 PM
10350 Old Columbia Rd.,
Columbia, MD 21046
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| River Hawk |
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| February 12th @ 7:00 PM
620 Patriot Lane,
Millersville, MD, 21108
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