Do you have news, video or photos to share? Email them to News Editor It's a Great Day for Scouting! | | Talent Search The Golden Empire Council is currently looking for Scouts (ages 9-20) to represent and showcase the Council's "Best of Scouting." This is your chance to shine! Sign-up today. Click Here
| Webelos to Scout Transition Cub Packs and Scout Troops, it is not too early to begin planning combined events to help Webelos Scouts transition into Boy Scouts! An important event in a Cub Scout's life is when he visits the Boy Scout Troop he will soon be a part of. Imagine the excitement of a 10-year-old seeing what happens during a Troop meeting! He will see the patrol method at work, hear discussions about monthly adventures, week-long summer camp, and so much more! Even an experienced Webelos Scout will see first-hand the fun and expanded world of being a Boy Scout. Cub Packs, reach out to the Troop registered with your Chartered Organization. Plan several events together. Scout Troops, do the same. Are there no Troops sponsored by your Chartered Organization? Visit your Roundtable and ask around. Your Unit Commissioner can help you identify local units. Webelos to Scout is a Journey to Excellence (JTE) objective. Make a plan and the youth of our community will continue learning invaluable skills Scouting offers.
| Eagle Project of the Year Congratulations to the 529 Scouts that earned the rank of Eagle in the Golden Empire Council in 2016! The Scouts' Eagle Scout Service Projects, requiring required a total of 95,505 service hours, greatly benefited the communities in their neighborhoods, schools, or religious institutions in a wide variety of ways. In February, the Council Advancement Committee reviewed projects submitted for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. The committee is pleased to announce that two projects rose to the top based on their complexity which required higher than standard levels of coordination, collaboration, and leadership. Which was awarded Top Honors, Replica Water Wheel for the Folsom History Museum or New Bridge Construction in Sinkyone State Park? Click here to find out!
| Summer Activities Twilight / Day Camps
Sponsored by Golden Empire Council Districts  In a few months, school will be out for the Summer. Your children will be excited to have all that time off. Two days later you will hear the dreaded statements, "I'm bored." or "There is nothing to do." We have a solution to keep your Cub Scouts from bugging you. Take them to one or more of our 12 Cub Day/Twilight Camps. Read More
| Community Partners Bring Your Scouts to Events at the New Sacramento Kings' Arena Come support the Reno Bighorns in Sacramento - March 3rd Read MoreVisit our Community Partner page on our website for more details and an order form. Don't miss out of these incredible opportunities!
| Camp Staff Camp Staff is shaping up nicely, but we could still use some key individuals. Do you like bikes? Can you teach Welding or Metal working? Want to be a BSA Certified Lifeguard? Want to spend a few weeks in the Great Outdoors? If you said YES to any of these questions, please consider completing our on-line application. Questions? Email: camping@gec-bsa.org
| Camp Volunteers Need Camp Lassen Adirondack Rebuild | | We're looking for Scouters and friends of Scouters that are willing to donate time to help us with our rebuild. Please complete a quick questionaire if you're interested! Questions? Email: camping@gec-bsa.org |
| Wild, Wild West Summer Camp Join us at Camp  Lassen this summer for a Wild, Wild West action-packed adventure! Activities will include BB Guns, archery, wrist rockets, camp craft, climbing, boating, swimming & more. Special Webelos activities will be offered. Plus, Bears and Webelos can earn their Whittling' Chip. Let's build memories at the campfires, during camp wide events, and stargazing fun. Be sure to secure your spot and register today!! Then get your Pack ready for camp by developing Wild, Wild West theme-oriented skits, songs, flags, and attire.
| Boy Scout Summer Camp Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Lassen this summer will be SPECTACULAR! Activities and Merit Badges will include Guns (Rifle, Shotgun, archery (Stationary & LaPorte), Cooking, Horsemanship, Metalworking, Welding, Scoutcraft, COPE & climbing, boating, Nature focused Merit Badges, swimming & more. Let's build memories at the campfires & skits, during camp wide events, and building bonds while keeping watch over the eternal flame. Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Winton is closed. All new units will be added to the wait list. Reservations for 2018 Open June 1st.
| Camp Physicals Summer Camp Physicals
Sponsored by CSU School of Nursing 
Back again by popular demand! The nursing faculty and nursing students from the School of Nursing will provide camp physicals for Scouts and Scouters in Golden Empire Council. This type of clinic has been done in the past to accommodate those attending GEC Summer Camps (BSA Medical ABC), High Adventure Camps (each base has it's own form-Click here) or National Jamboree -(Print out your form before you come). Space is limited!! Sign-up today!
| ATV Rider Course Training ATV Rider Course Training Reservation still available The Golden Empire Council is offering an ATV Safety Institute (ASI) Rider Course Training for Scouts 14 years and older and adults 18 and older. The ASI Rider Course provides a fast-paced, half day, hands-on training which includes pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping, swerving and riding over obstacles. You'll also learn about protective gear, local regulations, places to ride and environmental concerns. Read More | Training Basic Training - Leadership Specific Are you a NEW leader? Need help getting organized for your meetings? - Nearly every registered scouting position has some form of training to help you understand your role. Check out the latest training calendar (updated frequently) and most trainings are also available online at www.my.scouting.org High Adventure Training (HAT) | Wilderness First Aid or | Backpacking Awareness | Paddle Sports Attend all three |
| Leadership Training  National Youth Leadership Training
- Young men and women (Scouts 13+ and Crew 14+)
- develop their leadership skills by practicing
- team building
- ethical decision-making
- problem solving skills
- during an exciting 6-day outdoor workshop
First course (two 3-day weekends) on April 21-23 and May 5-7 at our Yuba property is sold out - waiting list has formed. The second course (six consecutive days), Monday through Saturday, July 31-August 5 at Camp Lassen.  Wood Badge 2017
- What is Wood Badge? It is an adult leadership training put into scouting context. It will strengthen the scouting programs for the youth you serve. The leadership skills you learn will support youth that attend NYLT and you will have the experience of a lifetime with passionate scouters around the council like yourself.
- When? Sept 21-23 & Oct 5-7 - Sunday friendly (Two weekends - 6 days in all)
- Where? Camp Lassen
- Register Now - For more details checkout the council website Wood Badge Fall 2017 page - Flyer
WANTED: Venturing Youth to help out on Oct 5 & 6 please check out the Venturing Registration with details and contact info if you're interested.
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