Welcome to the Scouting program in the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council! We are happy to have you and your family. To better serve our memberships, the Scouting program is divided into age appropriate units. You can also see what is happening around you by choosing your District.
Cub Scouts
Family Focused
Outdoor Based Program
Elementary Boys and Girls
Scouts BSA
Outdoor Skills Based
Leadership Program
Boys and Girls Ages 11 – 17
Sea Scouts
Nautical Leadership Development
Coed Ages 14 – 20
Venturing
High Adventure
Leadership Development
Coed Ages 14 – 20
Exploring
In Depth Career Exploration
Coed Ages 14 – 20
Scouting Districts
Districts allow the Scouting fun to be close to home for all of our members. Don’t forget we are one big Scouting Family so you can go to events in any district and even other councils!
- Fort Brooke District the northern half of Hillsborough County
- Lake Region District Hardee County, Highlands County, and the eastern half of Polk County
- Miccosukee District northern Pinellas County, from 54th Avenue North up to the Pinellas/Pasco county line
- Skyway District St. Petersburg south of 54th Avenue North
- Suncoast District Pasco County – including Trinity, New Port Richey, Land O’Lakes, Dade City, Zephyrhills, and Wesley Chapel.
- Thunderbird District the western half of Polk County
- Timucua District the southern half of Hillsborough County
- Withlacoochee District Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties combined
Resources for Youth Participants
Here is the information you need to succeed in your Scouting Program.
All Things Eagle Scout
Information on Earning the Highest Award in Scouts BSA
Youth Training
Information on training opportunities for youth including NYLT, Den Chief, PowderHorn and more.
Order of the Arrow
Information on Scouting’s Honor Society and GTBAC’s Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee OA Lodge
Venturing Officers Association
Information on the Venturing Officer’s Association.
Advancement
Information on Advancement across all of the Scouting Programs.
Resources for Adult Leaders
Here is the information you need to help us give a successful Scouting Program.
Unit Leader Information
Information for Adults Leading Youth in our Programs
Annual Unit Program Planning
Tools developed to assist you with your Annual Unit Program Planning Conference.
District Volunteers
Information for district volunteers including the Council Event and Activity Guide.
Council Forms
Forms needed for Scouting Volunteers and Units.
Adult Training
Information on the various adult training opportunities including Wood Badge and Powder Horn.
Multi-Unit Event Form
If your unit is looking to do an event with another unit, this form must be completed and submitted to council.
Unit Fundraisers
An opportunity for your Scouts to earn their Scouting fees for the year.
Adult Awards
From Den Leader Service awards to the Silver Beaver. Find out about the many awards Scouting offers its leaders.
Program Committees
From program areas to training and more find out about the different volunteer committees in our council.
Commissioners
Commissioners are district and council volunteer leaders who help Scout units succeed.
Scouting Alumni
Events and networking opportunities for Alumni of Scouting in the Greater Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay Eagle Scouts
Since the first Eagle badge was awarded in 1912 to Arthur Eldred, a 17-year-old member of Troop 1 (Long Island, NY), it has been the pinnacle of the Scouting program. Today we invite you to join us in enhancing and expanding the impact of your accomplishment.
The Directory Of BSA Alumni
Creating a BSA Alumni Directory account connects you to the friends you made, the memories you shared, and the adventures that helped shape the person you are today. Sign up today to update your profile so your fellow alumni can find you and you can reconnect with the friends you miss—- perhaps around the campfire
Member Recognition Events
Events for youth and adult leaders. Silver Beaver, Eagle Banquet, NOESA
Council Recognition Banquet
Celebrate Tampa’s newest Eagle Scouts, distinguished Silver Beaver recipients, and other volunteers at our formal dinner.
NOESA Award
The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is presented as part of the Eagle Banquet.
Silver Beaver
The highest recognition bestowed by the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council for distinguished service by a Scouter.
National Resources and Opportunities
Information from the National Council.
National High Adventure Bases
Discover how you can take the adventure of a lifetime.
National Links
Links to commonly requested pages on the National Website.
National Jamboree
Find out about the National Jamboree.
International Scouting
Information about Scouting around the Globe and on the World Jamboree.
Recharter Resources
Information about rechartering your unit.