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...
by Greater Alabama Council | Nov 30, 2022 | Camping, Hikes
This past July, a group of 24 Scouts & Venturers from the Greater Alabama Council traveled to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in the beautiful Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. During the two-week trip, they stayed in the “Old Chalet“...
by Greater Alabama Council | Nov 15, 2022 | Scholarship
Click to access DDDIII-Fund-Application-2023-Treks.pdf Time is running out for youth to apply for the David Dowd High Adventure Scholarship Fund. Applicants have until December 31, 2022. This scholarship is open for those in Scouts BSA who will be attending a BSA High...
by Greater Alabama Council | Apr 5, 2022 | Camping
THERE ARE 4 OPENINGS FOR MARINE STEM STARTING ON JUNE 12, 2022 Crew: MS061222-AContact: Brian McNielPhone: 205-317-4622E-Mail: briankmcniel@hotmail.com Troop 4 from Birmingham, AL has 4 spots available (2-4 scouts and/or 2 adults)for the Marine STEM adventure. Join us...
by Shawn Wright | Feb 16, 2022 | Volunteers
Vulcan Wiki has changed its name to Scouter Wiki. I changed the name to make it easier for people, Scouters, to find information to help them do their scout job easier. You can find camp recipes, orienteering courses, campsite information, water activities,...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jan 7, 2022 | Advancement
The Citizenship in Society merit badge encourages Scouts to explore important topics around diversity, equity, inclusion and ethical leadership and learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jan 5, 2022 | Service
Saturday, January 8th, 20228:00 AMVestavia Central Athletic Fields ***ENTER OFF OF HWY 31 AND VESTRIDGE. PLENTY OF PARKING I AVAILABLE*** Lunch will be served at 12:30 (Hot dogs and Hot chocolate, $1 per hot dog) All scouters are welcome and the service project will...
