Hurricane Schedule Updates
Due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council has rescheduled several events for the next few weeks. Here is the current schedule: Spook-o-ree Spook-o-ree Flaming Arrow…
Hurricane Milton Update
Due to Hurricane Milton, the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council office will remain closed until Monday Morning. The council is closing all camp properties this weekend. The following events for…
Updates To Youth Protection and Adult Leadership (Effective Sept 1)
ACTIVITIES Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or older are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years…
New Cub Scout Camping Guidelines
Effective Sept. 1, 2023, there are two big program changes for Scouting: Pack Camping is now 2 nights Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activity may…
2023 February Scouting Beacon
Hear what Benson Porter, GTBAC president, has to say about his vision for the council for the next two years.
January 2023 Scouting Beacon
Welcome to 2023! Learn about the national trainings available with the council this year from Eric Perron, our National Trainings Coordinator.
August 2022 Scouting Beacon
See what is happening this fall in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.
July 2022 Scouting Beacon
Get ready for an exciting summer in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council.
June 2022 Scouting Beacon
Hear what Alexandra Behrend, GTBAC Director of Field Service, has to say about the council and upcoming events.
Coronavirus Update March 2022
Coronavirus Update March 2022 Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America Roadmap to Program Resumption Update # 19 The Council COVID-19 Response Committee leadership met virtually on March…