by Greater Alabama Council | Sep 12, 2023 | Advancement, Events, Hikes
The 26th Annual Bill Cather 20-Mile Hike at Oak Mountain State Park will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Mr. Cather created this event in 1998. Hundreds of scouts and adults have benefited from his leadership of this hike which we continue in his honor. Bill will...
by Greater Alabama Council | Mar 8, 2023 | Training
NYLT is a six day, five night course that gives Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers methods, skills and experiences to become better leaders in their Unit. The course centers around the concepts of what a leader must be, what they must know, and what they...
by Greater Alabama Council | Feb 13, 2023 | Events, Training
At this weekend’s District Camporee, 15 Scouters from 4 Districts completed Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills training. With the cold and the rain, it was QUITE the introduction! Thank you to all who attended, as well as to the instructors who delivered...
by Greater Alabama Council | Feb 13, 2023 | Advancement, Training, Volunteers
This annual training event for adult leaders from our entire Council takes place in a truly festive atmosphere. Come for just the morning or stay all day to focus on serious topics and have fun learning new skills! The University of Scouting offers more than 100...
by Greater Alabama Council | Feb 13, 2023 | Events
Our District Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, April 8th, at the Riverchase Galleria! All Scouts in the District are welcome to participate. We will be partnering with Shelby District to put on what we’re sure will be a great event, so make plans to be a...