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CubScoutCamps TigerDayCamp LionWelcomeEvent CanyonLakeDayCamp McGimseyDayCamp PleasantonDayCamp KerrvilleDayCamp BoerneDayCamp WebelosAkelaAdventure SummerWaterguide Swim Lessons Swim Checks PoolRental ScoutsBSA SummerCamp Swim Checks NYLT Campship Camping/Rentals ScoutingExpo Campcards AlamoAreaCouncilServiceCenter 2226N.W.MilitaryHwy SanAntonio,Texas78213-1894 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org (210)341-8611

Everykidwantstogotocamp,andtobetterserveourCubswho needanAdultPartneratcamp,theAlamoAreaCounciloffersa weekendcampexperienceforouryoungestScouts. EveningWiththeLions June5,4:00-8:00pm McGimseyScoutPark ThiseventisforNewly recruited Lion Scoutsandtheirparents.Lionsareany scoutentering Kindergarten in Fallof 2021.Bringyourswim suitsandcomeout tojoinusforanamazingeveningwithour new LionScouts. Registration: $20perScout $10perParentPartner TigerDayCamp2021 June5-6,9:00am -3:00pm McGimseyScoutPark Callingallnew Tigers!Tigersarenew Cub ScoutswhowillbeenteringtheFirstGradein theFallof2021. JoinusfortwodaysofoutdoorCubScoutfun: swimming,hiking,visits to the BB and Archeryranges,gamesandcrafts.Youand yourparentswillalsolearnmoreaboutbeing aCubScout,sobringyourquestions. RegistrationbeforeApril30:$45perScout/ParentTeam AfterMay1:$55perScout/ParentTeam

DayCampat CanyonLake June7-10,8:30am -3:30pm (ArrivaltimeonMondayforCampersis12:00pm) ComalPark RegistrationDetails: BeforeApril30: $100perScout $50Downpayment May1:$110perScout Thisregistration offersadepositto reserveyourspotthrough April30, 2021.Depositsarenon-refundableand remainingpaymentsmustbemade byMay1st,2021online.

DayCampat McGimseyScoutPark FouruniqueweeksoffunbeginninginJune RegistrationDetails: BeforeApril30:$155perScout withaminimum $77.50downpayment May1:$165perScout Thisregistrationoffersadeposittoreserveyourspot throughApril30,2021.Depositsarenon-refundable andremainingpaymentsmustbemadebyMay1st, 2021online. AfterCampCareuntil6pm availableforadditionalfee AfterCampSwim Lessonsuntil4pm foranadditionalfee Swim LessonsandCampCareunavailableforTwilightCamp

TransportationAdventures LivingonMars From horsebacktojet-pack,people Imagine living on Mars.What areobsessedwithmovement.This wouldyouneed?Whatwouldyou adventurecaptivatesthemindand takewith you?How would you inspiresgenius.Can’tstopmoving? survive? Prepare yourselffora Good!Witness the evolution of futuristicexcursionanddiscover transportationfrom thediscovery your inner adventurer during ofthewheeltocurrentmodesof twilightcamp. transport. Adventuresinclude: Adventuresinclude: Spacenavigation,gear Airpoweredcars,rockets

PleasantonDayCamps AroundSA Adventureiseverywhere;checkouttheseAlamoAreaCouncil campshosted around San Antonio.Registration can be done individually orwith yourpack.The Councilhighly suggests registeringasaPacksoyoucantrackyourscoutsanddenwalkers. PleasantonRiverPark June10-11,8:30am -3:30pm TheRiverPark,alsoknownastheVeteransMemorialPark provideslargeopenspacesforthebestScoutingAdventures! Eachdayofcampincludesplayinggames,crafts,andlearninga Scoutingskill.ScoutswillearntheirrankspecificShooting SportspatchinarcheryandBBgun. RegistrationDetails: BeforeApril30:$50perScout withaminimum $25 downpayment May1:$60perScout

TheAgriculturalMuseum &ArtsCenter Boerne June21-23,8:30am -3:30pm Kerrville Foundedin1986,theAgriculturalMuseum &ArtsCenteroffers visitorsanenjoyablelearningexperienceaboutfarminghistory andalsomakesafantasticplaceforScoutingadventures!Each dayofcampwillincludeswimming,playingoldfashioned games,crafts,andlearningScoutingskillslikerope-makingand campcooking.ScoutswillearntheirrankspecificShooting SportspatchinarcheryandBBgun. RegistrationDetails: BeforeApril30:$75perScout withaminimum $37.50 downpayment May1:$85perScout KrocCenter June24-25,8:30am -3:30pm EverybodylovesspendingthedayattheKrocCenter,andwe couldn’tthinkofabetterplacetohavefun!Eachdayofcamp includesswimming,playing games,crafts,and learning a Scoutingskill.ScoutswillearntheirrankspecificShooting Sportspatchforarcheryandslingshot. RegistrationDetails: BeforeApril30:$50perScout withaminimum $25 downpayment May1:$60perScout TheseregistrationsofferadeposittoreserveyourspotthroughApril30, 2021.Depositsarenon-refundableand remainingpaymentsmustbe madebyMay1st,2021online.

AkelaAdventureCamp OnthisruggedlybeautifulBearCreekScoutReservation in theTexasHillCountry,youth,families,and adult BearCreekScoutReservation volunteersofallagesenjoyweekends,dayexcursions, and theAlamo AreaCouncil’slegendary week long ScoutsBSASummerCampexperiences. Thecamp haseverythingyou need forfindingtrue adventure.Takeadipinthepoolorlaunchyourselfdown thewaterslideintotheriver.Ifyouwanttogoup,harness inandconquertheclimbingwall.Yes,thereareshooting ranges,andifthatisn’tenough,Scoutscancanoe,kayak, or...well,thereissomuchtodoatBearCreek,youjustneed tocheckitoutyourself. AkelaAdventureCamp(formerlyknown asWebelos OutdoorAdventureWOA)isa4-dayand3-nightresident campforWebelos.ItisopentocurrentWebelosandBears abouttoenterWebelos.Weprovidetheprogram,thestaff, thefood,thetents.AllyourScoutneedsistheirpersonal gearandtobereadyforfun.

Session2:July7-10 *Session1:July4-7 *Eachcampiscurrentlycappedat120scoutsandwewillbewatchingthis sessionclosely.Ifwegetcloseenoughtocapping,wewillopenupandoffer session2,WednesdaythroughSunday.Weencourageyoutoregisterearlyto reserveyourspotasthecampissmallerthannormal. RegistrationDetails: Scouts:$230perperson AdultParticipants:$115perperson Unitsarerequiredtoprovidearatioof1adultforevery 3scoutsattendingandmaintain2deepleadership followingYouth Protection Guidelines(ifafemale scoutisattendingoneoftheleadersmustbefemale, aswell). Tshirtsareprovidedforallparticipants.(adultand youth). A leaders guide willbe published on www.alamoareabsa.orginearlySpringwithdetailed information.

forMcGimseyScoutPark Swimmingisavaluablelifeskill,andknowingsomewaterbasics canprovelifesaving.Pooltimeisacomponentineachofthese adventures: Tigers: Webelos/AOL: FloatsandBoats Aquanaut Wolves: SpiritoftheWater ScoutsBSA: Bears: PassingtheSwim Test SalmonRun isrequiredforFirstClassRank EAGLEREQUIREMENT ScoutsBSA: SwimmingMeritBadge EAGLEREQUIREMENT PoolRental MaythroughSeptember McGimseyScoutParkswimmingpoolisopen foryourunit’sprivateuse.Reservationsrequire a 2-hourminimum.Participants include all swimmersandnon-swimmersinsidethegated area,evenifnotswimming. Werecommendnon-swimmersshouldrentthe poolpicnicareaoutsidetheswimmingareato watchthefun.Feelfreetohavefun;theCouncil willprovidefully trained lifeguardsforyour entiregroup! RegistrationDetails: $200/2-hourreservation Additionalfeeforpartiesover20

Swim Checks May5,6-8:00pm May22&June12,9-4:00pm June26,9-Noon The swim classification of individuals participatingin aBoyScoutsofAmerica activityisakeyelementinbothSafeSwim Defense and Safety Afloat. The swim classification tests should be renewed annually,preferably atthe beginning of each outdoorseason andarerequiredfor anyScoutattendingaBSAScoutCamp.Itis alsorequiredforScoutstopromotetoFirst ClassRank. RegistrationDetails: $7.50ScoutsandAdults non-refundable Swim Lessons ForAges5andolder July12-16 McGimseyScoutParkPool 45-MinuteSessions 9:00am,10:00am,11:00am TheSwim Program providesinstruction to help swimmers develop their swimmingandwatersafetyskills.The objectiveistonotonlyteachpeoplehow toswim;buttobesafein,on,andaround thewater. Spaceislimitedto20slotspersession. RegistrationDetails: $75perScoutages5andolder

ScoutsBSASummerCamp BSASummerCampisa7-dayand6-nightresidentcamp forTroopsandhaseverythingrequiredfortrueadventure. BearCreekScoutReservation Cooloffin the poolorlaunch yourselfdown the waterslideintotheriver,canoeorkayak.Whenfinished withwatersports,ziplineacrossthevalley,orchallenge yourgroup towork togetherattheCOPE course.If elevationiswhatyoudesire,harnessinandconquerthe climbingwall,orscalethenaturalrockwall.Notinto climbing?TryrappellingofftheOACliff,ormasteringthe trailonyourmountainbike.Don’tforgettohoneyour foragingandrangeskills.ThereissomuchtodoatBear Creek,you’llneedtocheckitoutyourself. TwoCampingOptionsAvailable*: FriedrichSide: Leavethedetailstous.Onthissideofcamp,arrivetoyourtents waitingforyoutomoveintoanddon’tworryaboutmeals,Scouts herehavemealspreparedbyourcampstaffatthedininghall. RickenbackerSide: Kickupthechallengeandthefun.Here,Troopsbringtheirown tentsandcooktheirownfoodatthecampsite.Thecampwill provideunitswithalargewalk-incooler.

Session1:June6-12 Session2:June13-19 Session3:June20-26 Session4:June27-July3 Registrationvariesweekbyweek Pleasechecktheregistrationpagefordetails $150.00 non-refundable or transferable deposit requiredwhensubmittingaunitreservation. One adultwillbefreeforeveryeightscoutsattending(no fractionalcreditforfewer.) AdditionalFees: COPECourse...............$25perScout Climbing...................$25perScout MountainBikeRental.......$25perweek (Bringyourbikefrom homeforfree) Someadditionalcostsmaybeinvolvedforcertainprograms(i.e.ammunitionfor shootingsports,craftkitsforcraftmeritbadges,etc.),scoutsshouldcome appropriatelypreparedbasedontheirprogram choices.SeetheLeader'sGuidefor moredetails. Sign up for MeritBadge classes before you getto camp. See the Leader's Guidefordetails.

NationalYouthLeadersTraining Session:June6-11 McGimseyScoutPark LeadershipStartsHere NationalYouthLeadershipTrainingisanexciting, action-packed 6-day and 5-night program designed to provide youth members with leadershipskillsandexperiencetheycanusein theirhometroopsandothersituationsdemanding leadershipofselfandothers. RegistrationDetails: Youth:$245perScout minimum $125downpayment AdultStaff:$110perperson minimum $50downpayment ScoutsBSAmembers(maleandfemale)mustbeatleast13 andhavecompletedtheeighthgrade.Itisrecommended thattheyhaveatleastoneyearofcampingexperience. WhileNYLTisnotanoutdoorskillscourse,itisimportant thateach participanthavebasiccampingandoutdoor cooking experience.Participantsmusthave completed IntroductiontoLeadershipSkillsforTroops,earnedtheFirst Classrank,andhaveaunitleaderrecommendationbefore attendingNYLT. AllparticipantsmustattendanorientationonMay2,2021at McGimseyScoutParkSportsPavilionfrom 2-3pm UptoFOURyouthmayregisterperunit.Ifyouhavemore thanfour,theyshouldberegisteredonthewaitinglist. Thiseventislimitedto48participants.

FinancialAid ApplyforaCampership MakingSummerCampplans?Don’tletfinancial barriersstopyourscoutfrom attendingcamp! TheAlamoAreaCouncil(AAC)offersscoutyouthfinancialsupportofupto50% oftheearlybirdregistrationfeeatCouncilownedpropertiesandcontrolled summercampeventslikeBearCreek‘ScoutsBSA’SummerCamp,WEBELOS AkelaAdventure,TigerDayCamp,CubScoutDayCamp. Thereareseveralsourcesforfinancingthecampingexperiencethroughthe family’sincomeaidisatraditionalwaytopayforsummercamp.TheCouncilhas addedpopcornandcampcardfundraiserssotheyouthofaunitmayoff-setfees whilepracticingtheScoutLaw–aScoutisThrifty.WesuggestTroops,Packsand Crewswhofundraise,tracktheamountparticipatingyouthsold,sotheycanuse themoneytogotocampduringthesummer. IfthefamilyoftheyouthisunabletopaythetotalcostoftheCampandthe youth’searningsfrom productsalesareinsufficient,thenaCampershiprequest istheretoassist.TheCampership,however,willonlycoverupto50%oftheearly registrationcampfee. Formoreinfoortocompleteanapplication,visit alamoareabsa.org/camping/camperships*

DIDYOUKNOW...? UnitscanreservecampsitesatanyoftheCouncilproperties sevendaysoroneyearinadvance. Campbuildingsandgroundscanberentedoutforlarge gatheringsandprivatecelebrations. Youdon’thavetocampwithyourunit...asaregisteredscout, youhavetheabilitytoreserveourcampsitesandfacilitiesas analternativetocrowdedstateandnationalparks. MaysFamilyScoutRanchoffershammockcamping,walk-in sites,&RVhookups,aswellasguidedhikes,corporateevent rentals,SchoolFieldTrips,andseasonaldovehunting. McGimseyScoutParkrentstheswimmingpoolduringthe summer,offersreservationstopaddlecanoesonthelake,and campingateachofthetepees. Wannaunplug?ThereisverylittlecellserviceatBearCreek (It’sOKtokeepthatasecretuntilyou’rethere).Dearhunting isavailableyear-roundthroughourleasingpartners. PlanYourUnitorFamilyAdventureWithUs

MarkYourCalendar Thursday,August5 6:00-8:00PM NorrisConfrenceCenter PreviewourPrograms.Volunteersandstaffwillbeavailableto answeryourquestionsand help getyou involved in what interestesyoumost.Exhibitsinclude:CubScouting,Scouts BSA and Venturing Events,training opportunities,Scout Nights,CouncilCampsandFacilities,SummerCamps,High AdventureCamps,WoodBadge,Powderhorn,NationalYouth LeadershipTraining(NYLT),Climbing,COPE,ShootingSports, OrderoftheArrow andsomuchmore.Incourageyourunit leadershiptoattendandplanayeartoremember! Thereisnofeetoattend RegistrationRequested

FUNDYOURSUMMER withthe 2021 CampCard 50%Commission 0%Risk* *Ifunsoldcardsarereturnedby6/10/21 ValidatparticipatinglocationsuntilDecember31,2021unlessotherwisestated