Summer Camp Staff Opportunities available
If you are interested in a staff opportunity please fill out the Staff Application and email to Mike Key mksm76@aol.com.
Summer Camp Dates
Week 1 (Sabbath Friendly): June 15 – June 20
Week 2: June 21 – June 27
Week 3: June 28 – July 4
Since 1927 Scouts and Scouters have been creating memories at Camp Perry. On the banks of the Arroyo Colorado, thousands of boys have gained from the quality programs offered over the years. Camp Perry is a place where memories are made; but it is also a camp with a future. It is our mission to provide you and your unit with the best possible outdoor Scouting experience.
Brand New Features:
Air Conditioned Dining Hall | ATV & BMX Training Course | Laguna Station Access & Jet Ski Training | New Pool & WiFi
Scout. experience. adventure.
achieve Camp Perry!
water sports
bmx trails
shooting range
Scout Craft
Summer Camp Dates
WEEK 1 (SABBATH FRIENDLY): JUNE 15 – JUNE 20
WEEK 2: JUNE 21 – JUNE 27
Week 3: June 28 – July 4
Since 1927 Scouts and Scouters have been creating memories at Camp Perry. On the banks of the Arroyo Colorado, thousands of boys have gained from the quality programs offered over the years. Camp Perry is a place where memories are made; but it is also a camp with a future. It is our mission to provide you and your unit with the best possible outdoor Scouting experience.
Brand New Features:
Air Conditioned Dining Hall | ATV & BMX Training Course | Laguna Station Access & Jet Ski Training | New Pool & WiFi
SCOUT. EXPERIENCE. ADVENTURE.
achieve Camp Perry!
water sports
bmx trails
shooting range
Scout Craft
Ranked among the top 10% of councils in America, by Cub Scouts and Cub Scout Parents!
Adelante Con Camp Perry
A Major Gifts and Capital Campaign!
Leadership of the Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America, has started phase 1 of a campaign to raise $10 million to rebuild and grow Camp Perry,
which opened in 1927 and is now in dire need of a makeover. The council’s board has identified more than $10.1 million in capital and endowment needs for Camp Perry.
Get social
It's Thursday! The first Thursday! The first Thursday of May! You know what that means?
ROUNDTABLE TONIGHT 7PM
Join us over zoom and get caught up on the latest Council developments and leader support. Click link for more information: bit.ly/3baUF4e
Happy Wednesday! Alright everyone, its a new month which means = ROUNDTABLE. Tomorrow Thursday May 6th 7PM council will be hosting it's monthly roundtable for leaders and registered parents. There is some good information to be had as well as leader feedback we all could use more of.
Event Link: bit.ly/3tnRqg2
Meet your Commissioners! bit.ly/3xxuTkk
Commissioners are your unit's biggest asset! These scouting individuals are in place to ensure our leaders and units have a positive successful experience year-round.
🔹New Leaders - commissioners are your mentors and built in guides. Here to build your knowledge and skill as you take on this new role.
🔹Experienced Leaders - Commissioners are your counselors and built-in HR dept. Here to listen and be your Council-Level representation.
Want to become a commissioner? Message us.
2021 Camp Perry Summer Camp will be in-person starting June 20th. We are offering 4 different sessions until July 17th. The prepared program has seven separate areas that are run by knowledgeable and energetic staff. Five of these areas focus on essential scout skills and merit badges. As well as the "Camp Perry Pioneers" that targets younger scouts and provides them the opportunity to learn rank requirement skills for Scout - First Class ranks, along with First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges.
Register Today: bit.ly/2QUFFAm
Rio Grande Council joined AmazonSmiles Program!
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Rio Grande Council Boy Scouts of America" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu 😊) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Rio Grande Council Boy Scouts of America" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
Using Desktop Version? Find how-to instructions here bit.ly/3tSDQmd
2021 Rio Grande Council Camporee
Registration is still open for this years Virtual Camporee. Scouts will be covering a multitude of rank requirements. (see Leaders Guide) This event is open to Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts - in and out of council!
Register Here: bit.ly/3uRAdgb
Right Now Is a Great Time to Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record. Each scouter will need time to make arrangements with their health physicians and complete the 3 part form which is required for spring and summer camps.
www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/
Camp Staff Interviews are taking place this Saturday from 9AM to 12PM. Applicants please see link below regarding registration and required documentation.
www.riograndecouncil.org/camping/camp-staff/
Attention Scouters!
Camp Ranger John needs our help and we want to make sure the grounds & facilities are up to par before we open those gates (FINALLY) for in-person summer camp. If you or your unit are available for service projects please check out the needs list below. Thank you in advance for all you do for Camp Perry.
NOTE: there are BSA Tool Use restrictions attached at the end of the page.
www.riograndecouncil.org/support/camp-master/
Camp Master Program | Rio Grande Council
www.riograndecouncil.org
The Camp Master Program was established to give scout units and individuals with specific skill sets the opportunity be apart of Camp Perry and Laguna Station’s improvement plan. Carpenters, Welders...This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Courtesy of Eagle Scout Matthew Cavazos. Thank you for working on this significant project. Please feel free to share with your families. We will be adding this to Council Website soon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctmaEhxCvmQ
Submit your projects to national. Order patches from Class B. Print recognition certificates for your participants!
Public Service Announcement:
Our council website is currently in the process of migrating over to the new and improved website. This can take up to 48 hours to complete. If you experience any issues please contact us for assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Camp Perry Scout Reservation & Laguna Station Sea Base are available to reserve 7 days a week to BSA Units and now registered scouting families for personal use. Reservations can be submitted using the form link below.
forms.gle/rgG5bdFRsvJBcZCk6
Merit Badge Counselor Training
March 27th 2021 1PM
The merit badge counselor is a key player in the Scouts,BSA advancement. Whatever your area of expertise or interest - whether it is a special craft or hobby, a profession, or perhaps a life skill as a merit badge counselor - you can play a vital role in stirring a child's curiosity. You become both teacher and mentor as Scouts work on a merit badge and learn by doing. Your hands-on involvement could inspire a Scout to develop a lifelong hobby, pursue a particular career, or become an independent, self supporting adult.
Register Here: www.riograndecouncil.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2747420&orgkey=2275
#MeritBadge #MeritBadgeCounselor #MBU2021 #BoyScoutsofAmerica #riograndecouncil #rgcbsa #rgcbsa775 #riogrande775
(Patch Not Official, Visual Aid Only)
3rd Annual Family Fishing Tournament
MAY 1st & MAY 15th
Register for the upcoming fishing tournament today! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Scouts, Non-Scouts, and Adults.
(Pricing may vary based on participant.)
For More Info: ow.ly/CQHS50E0iaG
2021 Rio Grande Council Camporee
Registration is now open for this years Virtual Camporee. Scouts will be covering a multitude of rank requirements. (see Leaders Guide) This is open to Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts!
Register Here: riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2747432&orgkey=2275&...
Thank you United Way of South Texas for your continue support of the Rio Grande Council!!
Be Sure All Your Units Know This Critical COVID-19 Safety Reminder. BSA updated the national statement on COVID-19 to include general mitigation measures based on the CDC guidance.
Critical COVID-19 Safety Reminder from BSA - Scouting Wire
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The Scouting community has shown remarkable resilience through this pandemic: units have continued providing vital, socially distant community service, volunteers have facilitated merit badge classes ...Use These Resources to Help Support COVID-19 Mitigation in BSA Camping Programs
The safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at camp, and these resources help support that.
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Are you attending TONIGHT'S upcoming "Spring Into Scouting" Marketing and Membership Webinar?
Wednesday March 3, at 7 pm CT, the "Spring Into Scouting" webinar will discuss Cub Scout retention and recruiting new members!
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2021 Rio Grande Council Camporee
Registration is now open for this years Virtual Camporee. Scouts will be covering a multitude of rank requirements. (see Leaders Guide) This is open to Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts!
Register Here: riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2747432&orgkey=2275&...
Noah Harris, Harvard’s student body president, is an Eagle Scout
blog.scoutingmagazine.org
Noah Harris, an Eagle Scout from Mississippi, is the first Black man elected student body president of Harvard.Please join us for special virtual Scouting Fireside with Wayne and Christine Perry. Our theme for the evening is “Scouting Ahead – The Future of Scouting for Latter-day Saint Families.” - ow.ly/B9VV30ry9me
February 24th at 7pm MST
2021 Rio Grande Council Camporee
Registration is now open for this years Virtual Camporee. Scouts will be covering a multitude of rank requirements. (see Leaders Guide) This is open to Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts!
Register Here: riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2747432&orgkey=2275&...
A big thanks to our Spring Pinewood Derby Pit Crew👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Javier González --Troop 189/P189
Luis Miranda --Pack 777
Frank Saldana--Pack 59/Troop 59
David Travis --Pack 59
Beatriz Báez --Pack 777/Troop 777
Wendy Saldana--Pack 59/Troop 59
Ricky Legere--Eagle Scout Volunteer
Guadalupe Mahler --Troop 76
Oneida Tamez --Pack 330/Troop 76
Rick Legere--Pack 59
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