The age-old wisdom of veteran hikers is that an ounce in the morning becomes a pound by the end of the day. If your summer plans include time spent hiking in the outdoors, you may want to consider this from Scouting Magazine, “Seven Steps to Lighten Your Backpack.” The article was written by Ryan Jordan, an…
Scouts and adult leaders from the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council are currently experiencing their trek at Philmont Scout Reservation. You can be the next in line! Mark your calendar today and plan to be a part of next year’s contingent to one of the most popular high adventure camps in the BSA! Dates for…
In response to questions received at the Council Service Center, here’s an explanation of the type of insurance coverage provided and the documentation needed by units as they travel. Visiting a camp in another council doesn’t require a general liability insurance certificate since both councils are affiliated through the National BSA. Occasionally, another council’s camp…
Both Council Service Centers and Scout Shops will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. All locations will be open for business on Monday, July 3 and reopen for business on Wednesday, July 5. Best wishes for a Safe, Happy 4th!
June 14 was Flag Day, the commemoration of the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States. Veteran Scouts and Scouters know our flag is treated with great respect, but did you know it’s the only flag in the world that is folded into a triangle? For a…
Do you have a Scout who is applying for his Eagle rank? Are you aware of the new application that was released in April? You can find a link to the app on the Resources > Forms page of our website. An important change is found on Page Two of the application. In the Certification…
The Council’s Cub Scout Day Camps were held at Camp Brorein in Odessa, Camp Soule in Clearwater, and Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville over the past two weeks. Thanks to the great leadership of our volunteers, more than 300 Cub Scouts and 35 siblings spent some great days in the outdoors. We couldn’t have done…
This year’s Scout Spectacular…with the Threshers!! pits the Clearwater Threshers against the Fort Myers Miracle July 29 at Spectrum Field, at the corner of US 19 and Drew Street in Clearwater. Our Scouting Open House will have lots of fun activities including the Lightning Community Hockey Skills Challenge, a new edition this year, as well…
The start of our fall Popcorn Campaign begins with training. Unit Kernels and Popcorn Committee members will want to attend training, scheduled to be held in your district. A list of dates and locations can be found on the Popcorn page of our website. Want to be a part of the 2017 Campaign? Your unit…
Remember to thank your dad for the positive contributions he has made in your life this Father’s Day. Many Scouting fathers make the most of the opportunity to share Scouting with their sons and daughters, creating a bond that continues as their lives progress. Regardless of how or if your dad was involved in your…