Scoutreach is the outreach division of GGAC – the Golden Gate Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. We recognize that participating in traditional Scouting units is not financially feasible for all families nor are traditional units geographically accessible to all families. Additionally, without a history of Scouting in the area there is no familiarity with our mission across families or volunteers.
We want to increase accessibility to Scouting by addressing these barriers.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Character Development, Leadership Development, Citizenship in the Community, Physical and Mental Fitness.
Living the Ideals (Oath/Law), Belonging to a Den, Advancement and Recognition, Family Involvement, Activities, Serving the Neighborhood, Uniform
How is Scoutreach different than Traditional Scouting?
In Scoutreach we partner with schools and after-school programs in low-income, underserved areas to bring weekly Den Meetings to 2nd through 5th graders at their school. And, it’s free-to-join. Being school-based removes the barriers of transportation, availability of an adult to take the Scout back and forth, and cost. Removing these common obstacles in low income areas creates opportunities for all youth to experience Scouting.
What is the goal of Scoutreach?
We would love to see our Scouts join traditional units so they can get full Cub Scout program experience beyond the school site. We would also like to see our 5th Graders meet local units and transition into ScoutsBSA!
Who is Scoutreach?
Scoutreach is currently a team of three: Alyssa Padia, John Durden, and Ronald Rather. We are energetic, passionate Scout Leaders who love working with youth. We are open to volunteers and partnering with local units to provide an even better program for our members.
If you are interested, please email us at Scoutreach
16 sites served . . . More than 520 youth enrolled
Oakland
* Highland Community School – Afterschool Program (EBAC)
* Burckhalter Elementary School
* Achieve Academy – Afterschool Program (EBAC)
* MLK Elementary School – Afterschool Program (BACR)
* Emerson Elementary School – Afterschool Program (BACR)
* Lockwood Steam Academy (Futures Elementary School) – Afterschool Program (BACR)
* East Oakland Pride Elementary – Afterschool Program (Higher Ground)
* Korematsu Elementary School – Afterschool Program (BACR)
* Esperanza Elementary School – Afterschool Program (BACR)
San Leandro
* Washington Elementary School
* Camp Wilmont Sweeney – Alameda County Juvenile Probation Program
San Francisco
* Bret Harte Elementary School – Afterschool Program (BACR)
Concord
* Meadow Homes Elementary School
Richmond
* Richmond Police Activities League *Boy Troop *Female Troop *Cub Pack
Martinez
* Martinez Boys and Girls Club *Boy Troop *Female Troop *Cub Pack
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1714 Everett Street
Alameda, CA 94501 | (510) 965-5631
1955 West Texas St. Suite 1
Fairfield, CA 94533 | (925) 674-6166
508 Contra Costa Blvd, Suite K2
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 | (925) 674-8500
6601 Owens Drive, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588 | (925) 674-6100
The Golden Gate Area Council has instituted a refund policy to ensure our Scouts receive high quality programs & activities. A great deal of advanced planning and purchasing takes place for programs and events of the Golden Gate Area Council during the months and weeks prior to an event.
The Council will refund up to 100% of the costs for any event it cancels. In order to maintain the most cost effective and positive program impact activity, camping, and event refunds of 100% cannot be given. Refunds are not given for No-Shows, schedule conflicts, weather conditions, or behavior issues occurring before or during the event. Refunds are considered based upon the following criteria and timeline and are returned to the person or entity and in the manner in which they were received.
Time Until Start of Event | Percentage Refund |
Up to 14 days prior | 80% refund |
Up to 7 days prior | 60% refund |
7 days or less | No refund* |
*Participants who cancel from an event within 7 days will be considered for up to a 60% refund if the refund request is accompanied by a Doctor’s note. Requests under these circumstances will not be considered if not received at the Council Service Center less than 14 days after the start of the event.
The Golden Gate Area Council believes each Scout should be given every opportunity to attend Camp. At times it can be hard for a family to raise the money, and Camperships can help cover part of the cost of a week of Camp for Golden Gate Area Council members attending one of the Golden Gate Area Council Camps. Campership applications are due by March 27th for continuing Scouts and May 29th for newly bridged Arrow of Light Scouts.
ALL of our Camps are CLOSED and the Staff is off duty from 11:00 AM on Saturday to 11:00AM on Sunday each weekend.
No Troop……..No Problem! You don’t have to miss out on all the fun just because your troop isn’t going to summer camp or because other summer plans mean you won’t be able to go to camp with your Troop. You may even want to do an additional week of camp just because you had such a great time.
New Friends…….New Experiences! Provisional Camping is just like camping with your home troop, except you’ll have the opportunity to camp with new friends as you join Scouts from all over the council and beyond. You’ll meet new people and have the opportunity to develop friendships that can last a lifetime. Provisional Scouts will partner with a selected Golden Gate Area Council Troop with an experienced leader. You’ll have a full time Scoutmaster for the week that, just like your Scoutmaster back home, will make sure you have a safe and fun camp experience. Provisional scouts can participate in all of the camp’s exciting programs including advancement, competitions, and patrol events. It’s a great way to finish additional Merit Badges, or to try a new part of the program that you weren’t able to try before.
NOTE:
SO, sign up now if you’d like to attend camp as part of the provisional camping program!
Provisional Camping is the creation of a temporary Troop or an opportunity to work with another unit. Provisional camping allows youth to attend camp without their home unit. Provisional camping is not new; it is used during many different Scouting events including National Jamborees and High Adventure trips.
The Scout’s family is responsible for transportation to and from Camp. Please contact the Golden Gate Area Council Camping and Outdoor Programs Department ([email protected]) for questions or more information.
First, try to connect the Scout and counselor in Scoutbook. If that is successful, the counselor is registered and qualified. If unsuccessful, go to the counselor’s home council and search for their Advancement Administrators. Most will have an email address for either the Council Advancement Committee or Professional Advisor. Send an email asking if the counselor has been registered and qualified for the merit badge(s) in question and the status of their Youth Protection Training. Ask California councils if the counselor has completed AB506 training and LiveScan. The unit leader’s “blue card” signature verifies their counselor credentials verification.
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