by Greater Alabama Council | Jan 15, 2023 | Training
What: Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Who: All Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Scouters and other interested adults When: February 11-12, 2023 Where: Vulcan District Camporee, Tannehill State Park Cost: $25, register and pay at...
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...
by Greater Alabama Council | Aug 16, 2021 | Training
Vulcan District Training Committee Presents “BALOO” Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation September 18-19 2021 (Check-in 7:30 AM Sat., Closing ceremony 12:00 PM Sun.) Camp Tekakwitha8500 Deer Haven Rd, Springville, AL 35146(this event has been moved from Rickwood...
by Greater Alabama Council | Apr 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Birmingham to Mountain Brook Historic Hike will be held on May 8, 2021 starting at 6:30 am. The last few years, Scouts from Vulcan and Shelby Districts have enjoyed the 10 Mile Downtown History Hike that commences at IPC Church on Highland Avenue and winds it’s way...
by Greater Alabama Council | Jan 16, 2021 | Hikes
The 24th annual 20-mile hike took place the Sunday before Christmas with a total of 39 participants (including five moms and one sister). The weather was cool and cloudy—just perfect. As always we started at 7:00 AM and finished at 5:00 PM. Ed Mitchell and I were...
