Summer Camp Staff Opportunities available
If you are interested in a staff opportunity please fill out the Staff Application and email to Mike Henry rgcbsamarketing@gmail.com. Once application is received you will contacted for a interview.
Summer Camp Dates
Week 1 : July 3 – July 7
Week 2: July 10 – July 14
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.
Calling All Scouts - Are you ready to start earning your Geology Merit Badge?![]()
Do you need Service Hours?![]()
You are invited to Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society Inc.'s 48th Annual Gem & Mineral Show, March 18 & 19, 2023 at the Pasadena Convention Center.![]()
SCOUTS IN UNIFORM GET IN FREE!!![]()
To help get Scouts started on their geology merit badges, Scout Geology Information Sessions are held both days 11, 1 and 3 pm,![]()
• Scout demo includes topics like:![]()
• What is geology?![]()
• What do geologists do?![]()
• Rocks in your life today.![]()
• Rock vs mineral vs crystal![]()
• How rocks are made (3 types of rocks) • Sedimentary • Igneous • Metamorphic![]()
• Rock cycle![]()
• How to identify rocks – go over different characteristics used for id![]()
• Talk about rocks on the table • Color • texture • Sheen • Opacity/translucent • Shape/crystal •![]()
• Way it breaks • Hardness scale • Density •![]()
• Special characteristics![]()
Are you trying to earn service hours? Volunteer at the show. You can help in the gem mine or other craft areas with the kids. You can help take down the show on Sunday. Just click here to sign up for a slot! All your service hours are greatly appreciated!![]()
www.mflan.com/temp/clgmsjobs.htm![]()
This family friendly event will have over 40 dealers with rock specimens, jewelry, art and more to add to your collections. Displays and demonstrations will help you learn about lapidary art and geology!![]()
DINOSAURS ROCK is a 40-minute interactive program for kids followed by a Fossil Dig. Each child digs for 3 specimens to take home. Dinosaurs Rock is daily at 12, 2 and 4.![]()
Hourly door prizes and a grand prize!![]()
Admission is $7 for adults (good for both days of the show), $3 for students in grades 6-12, and children and scouts in uniform are Free.![]()
Open Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Free parking.![]()
Coupon at clgms.org![]()
The Clear Lake Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show is held each year at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas, southeast of the Houston Metro area, 2.5 miles east of Beltway 8.![]()
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#helpscoutsearnservicehours
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It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
Join Zoom Meeting![]()
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All volunteers and parents are invited to participate.
Thank You Mr. Rudy Mireles for supporting the youth and familias of the Rio Grande Council.
A big thank you to the Rio Grande Council, BSA for inviting me to emcee their annual awards banquet tonight. It’s always a pleasure seeing the dedication to service in both the adult volunteers and the RGV’s future leaders from BOTH sides of our border!![]()
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Congratulations to all the awardees tonight and a very big congrats to the RGV 2022 class of Eagle Scouts! I can’t wait to see what you all do next!
Dinner registration deadline by March 2, 2023. ![]()
The Council Annual Recognition Committee invites you to an evening of fellowship and recognition on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:30PM at the Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family dining hall. Our Council Banquet is held annually to recognize the volunteers of the Rio Grande Council. ![]()
The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award the highest recognition presented on the council level. In addition, other high-level awards will be presented or recognized during the banquet. ![]()
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Banquet includes:![]()
Order of the Arrow Awards & Vigil Honors![]()
2022 Class of Eagle Scouts![]()
Commissioner Key Award ![]()
The “Spark Plug Awards”![]()
The Paisano Award![]()
James E. West Fellows Award![]()
Silver Beaver![]()
Golden Beaver![]()
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 6:30 pm![]()
Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family Dining Hall
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
Join Zoom Meeting![]()
us02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654![]()
Meeting ID:![]()
843 4415 2654![]()
All volunteers and parents are invited to participate.
U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution supporting the Boy Scouts of America
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
Join Zoom Meeting![]()
us02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654![]()
Meeting ID:![]()
843 4415 2654![]()
All volunteers and parents are invited to participate.
Dinner registration deadline by March 2, 2023. ![]()
The Council Annual Recognition Committee invites you to an evening of fellowship and recognition on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:30PM at the Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family dining hall. Our Council Banquet is held annually to recognize the volunteers of the Rio Grande Council. ![]()
The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award the highest recognition presented on the council level. In addition, other high-level awards will be presented or recognized during the banquet. ![]()
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Banquet includes:![]()
Order of the Arrow Awards & Vigil Honors![]()
2022 Class of Eagle Scouts![]()
Commissioner Key Award ![]()
The “Spark Plug Awards”![]()
The Paisano Award![]()
James E. West Fellows Award![]()
Silver Beaver![]()
Golden Beaver![]()
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 6:30 pm![]()
Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family Dining Hall
Dinner registration deadline by March 2, 2023. ![]()
The Council Annual Recognition Committee invites you to an evening of fellowship and recognition on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 6:30PM at the Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family dining hall. Our Council Banquet is held annually to recognize the volunteers of the Rio Grande Council. ![]()
The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award the highest recognition presented on the council level. In addition, other high-level awards will be presented or recognized during the banquet. ![]()
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Banquet includes:![]()
Order of the Arrow Awards & Vigil Honors![]()
2022 Class of Eagle Scouts![]()
Commissioner Key Award ![]()
The “Spark Plug Awards”![]()
The Paisano Award![]()
James E. West Fellows Award![]()
Silver Beaver![]()
Golden Beaver![]()
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 6:30 pm![]()
Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family Dining Hall
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
Join Zoom Meeting![]()
us02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654![]()
Meeting ID:![]()
843 4415 2654![]()
All volunteers and parents are invited to participate.
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The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is recruiting members! Are you called to be part of it? ![]()
The purpose of the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is to give guidance, vitality, and leadership in the spiritual phase of Scouting to all Catholic Scouts and Scouters of the diocese. The committee endeavors to make the entire Scouting Program available to increasing numbers of youth in parish units and in units operated by Catholic organizations. ![]()
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The committee service cycle runs from March 2023 thru February 2024.![]()
Deadline to apply: February 24, 2023 ![]()
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We are recruiting for Officers and General Members. Click the link below to go to the application online.![]()
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www.cdob.org/catholicscouting
ORDER YOUR PACK, TROOP, CREW, or POST FLAG!!!!![]()
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www.carrot-top.com/bsa?page=1![]()
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We are excited to introduce our new partnership with Carrot-Top Industries. By clicking on one of the links below, you will be directed to the flag category of your choice. Each flag is listed by type and specification. Select the flag you are looking for and follow the simple instructions for customizing your flag or ordering the accessories you need. Each flag and accessory item are the same high quality we have sold in the past. We are confident that you will be satisfied with your purchase.
Congratulations to the units that submitted and completed their Unit Recharter on time!! Remember if your unit is not rechartered your youth/adults are not covered by BSA insurance, and you don't have access to Scoutbook to submit advancement. ![]()
Crew 0272![]()
Crew 1065![]()
Crew 1849![]()
Pack 78![]()
Pack 0084![]()
Pack 260![]()
Pack 0500![]()
Troop 0073![]()
Troop 0084![]()
Troop 0319![]()
Troop 1065![]()
Troop 0022![]()
Troop 3355![]()
Pack 4031![]()
Post 0964![]()
Troop 0093![]()
Troop 4031![]()
Troop 4031![]()
Post 3103![]()
Troop 0011![]()
Troop 0061![]()
Troop 0777![]()
Troop 0956![]()
Pack 0061
Celebrating Scout Sunday! Troop and Venture Crew 1065 would like to thank our Charter Organization's Vicar, Fr. Mike Scolare for his blessing upon our Troop and Crew for a productive and safe Scouting year.![]()
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We are incredibly grateful to our Chartered Organization, St.Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church in Mission and to the members of the congregation who have helped as volunteers - Chartered Organization Executive, Mr. Dennis Burleson and Chartered Organization Representative Mr. Ed Barbee. We are truly thankful for all the wonderful members of St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church who have supported our Scout's journey for the past 13 years.![]()
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#scoutsunday2023
Celebrating Scout Sunday! Troop and Venture Crew 1065 would like to thank our Charter Organization's Vicar, Fr. Mike Scolare for his blessing upon our Troop and Crew for a productive and safe Scouting year.![]()
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We are incredibly grateful to our Chartered Organization, St.Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church in Mission and to the members of the congregation who have helped as volunteers - Chartered Organization Executive, Mr. Dennis Burleson and Chartered Organization Representative Mr. Ed Barbee. We are truly thankful for all the wonderful members of St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church who have supported our Scout's journey for the past 13 years.![]()
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Rio Grande Council, BSA![]()
#scoutsunday2023
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
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It is Roundtable time again!!!![]()
THURSDAY February 2nd at 7PM.![]()
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Recharter, Jamboree, Wood Badge, Recruiting, Winter Camp!!! Breakout Rooms, Attendance Recognition!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!![]()
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Welcome to the latest issue of Vanguard Scouting's Beacon Newsletter. We hope you've had a fantastic Scouting holiday! We're excited to bring you the latest updates and inspiration from the world of Latter-day Saint Scouting! ![]()
We'd love YOUR feedback. Drop us an e-mail (news@vanguardscouting.org) and let us know what you think of the Beacon and any suggestions you might have. Thank you!
Vanguard Beacon Newsletter - Jan 2023
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South Texas and Rio Grande Councils![]()
presents…![]()
WOODBADGE![]()
Leadership Training![]()
Course Dates: March 10th,11th,12th![]()
(Camp Karankawa, Mathis, Tx)![]()
April 15th,16th (Camp Perry, Rio![]()
Hondo, TX)![]()
You can join us in this experience of a lifetime for $290![]()
Wood Badge is a fast-paced leadership course taught by experienced leaders in Scouting. This course is a fun-filled and hands-on training full of practical exercises. The classroom consists of both indoor and outdoor setting, with a lecture-practical format that consists of games, skits, and other fun activities.![]()
All levels of leaders in Scouting are welcome to attend, whether it be Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venture Crew. While all leaders can and will benefit from this course, the best time to learn these![]()
leader skills and bring them back to your units is as a Cub Scout Leader! The skills and methods learned in this course not only help you become a better leader in Scouting, it will also improve your![]()
leadership skills at home, work, and other activities as well!![]()
You can register at:![]()
mycouncil.southtexasbsa.org/Event/Wood-Badge-2023![]()
Deadline to register is February 9, 2023.![]()
For more information, please contact:![]()
David Hebert at David.Hebert@scouting.org![]()
Brian Chassells at brianc@lagniappecn.com![]()
Michael Hall at rgcwoodbadge2022@gmail.com
PINEWOOD DERBY SEASON IS HERE!!!!![]()
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Scout Shop has your pinewood derby kits ready!!!
Register for our Rio Grande Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner!!!![]()
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The Council Annual Recognition Committee invites you to an evening of fellowship and recognition on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 6:30PM at the Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family dining hall. Our Council Banquet is held annually to recognize the volunteers of the Rio Grande Council. Dinner registration deadline by February 23, 2023. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award the highest recognition presented on the council level. In addition, other high-level awards will be presented or recognized during the banquet. ![]()
Banquet includes:![]()
Order of the Arrow Awards & Vigil Honors![]()
2022 Class of Eagle Scouts![]()
District Award of Merit![]()
Commissioner Key Award ![]()
The “Spark Plug Awards”![]()
The Paisano Award![]()
Silver Beaver & James E. West Fellows Award Presentations![]()
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