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.ย ย
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 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
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 raiseย $10 millionย to rebuild and grow Camp Perry,
which opened in 1927 and is now in dire need of a makeover. The councilโs board has identified more thanย $10.1 millionย in capital and endowment needs for Camp Perry.
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
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ATTENTION ADULTS ATTENDING ![]()
THE CUB SCOUT STEM CAMPOREE![]()
Please share this opportunity to all adults in your units.![]()
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You have a great opportunity to become a TRAINED LEADER while your Cub Scout is enjoying the STEM Camporee!!!![]()
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Click here to Register now!!!![]()
riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/event/cubmaster-specific-training-2023/2962382![]()
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Date: May 20th 2023![]()
8:00-9:30 AM Den Leader Training ![]()
9:30 AM -11:00 AM Pack Committee Member Training ![]()
11:00 AM -2:00 AM Cubmaster Position Specific Training![]()
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This training will provide a wonderful opportunity for entire leadership teams to learn about all the moving parts that make a pack work, plus it fosters teamwork and allows for the sharing of ideas with other like minded Scouters.![]()
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Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training has been developed to give new leaders the knowledge and skills, as well as support, that they need to be successful. The course is designed to provide Scout Leaders with the basic information they need to successfully carry out the duties of their position.![]()
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Training Chair:![]()
Mike Hall![]()
(210) 291-7415 ![]()
CONTACT E-MAIL![]()
Michaels.hall@yahoo.com![]()
COST![]()
$5.00 per Participant![]()
Click here to Register now!!!![]()
riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/event/cubmaster-specific-training-2023/2962382
The Fishing Derby committee has postponed the Fishing Derby until June 3. ![]()
Please see weather alert below.![]()
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From: Port of Brownsville Alerts <noreply@everbridge.net>![]()
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2023 4:39:49 PM![]()
To: Rudy Gonzalez <Rudy.Gonzalez@scouting.org>![]()
Subject: WEATHER ALERT - FLOOD WATCH TONIGHT![]()
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This is an important message from the Brownsville Navigation District Alert Notification System![]()
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WEATHER ALERT - FLOOD WATCH TONIGHT![]()
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Cameron County for 1 a.m. Saturday through Sunday afternoon for all of Deep South Texas. Stronger and slower moving storms are likely, which could produce 1-3 inches of rainfall in the area. Please prepare any structures/equipment for this weather event and follow the NWS for updates. We will inform the port community if additional details become available.
It was a very busy day at Camp Perry today! Clean up continues from the damage done by the recent strong windstorm. Congratulations to our newest trained Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmasters! Ada and Omar donated blood after a day of leading the SM training. The blood drive was a Wood Badge ticket item for our own Rollie Hernandez. And Pinewood Derby cars were roaring Down the track!!! More pictures coming soon!!!
The 4th Annual Family Fishing Derby has bee rescheduled for May 13th.![]()
Don't put away your lucky fishing hat, bring it back on May 13th. Starting time 10 AM judging and awards start at 2 PM.![]()
We want those little fishermen and women, to take home stories, trophies and more.![]()
We need to get the word out, we want to try again.![]()
We have a great top prize that is a first for our council. ![]()
Thanks from all of the fishing committee,![]()
If you didn't register before you can still register! Use this link:![]()
riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2968152![]()
IF you were registered already we still have you registration. No need to register again!!!![]()
GO FISH!!!
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
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Today is the last day to sign up for the Council Pinewood Derby that will take place at Camp Perry this Saturday May 6th.![]()
Register at this link:![]()
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Calling all Cub Scouts to register for the Rio Grande Council 2023 Pinewood Derby Race!!!!! Please click on link below to register. ![]()
Date: May 6th![]()
Time: 10:00AM![]()
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riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2973390
It is with saddness to inform that Scoutmaster Rey Cantu has passed away. Please keep his family in your prayers. May the greatest Scoutmaster be with us until we meet again.
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Due to high winds and the need for safety the Family Fishing tournament has been postponed until May 13th!![]()
Please be safe!
Sign up today for the Rio Grande Council Fishing Derby!!! April 29th 10am to 2pm. (Deadline is today April 27th)![]()
Click her for more information and to register:![]()
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Hiring: Life Guard position for Summer Camp at Camp Perry![]()
Dates: June 25-July 15, 2023, and also attend the training below.![]()
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Aquatics Instructor BSA and Recertification Students![]()
This course is designed for:![]()
โข Resident (long-term) camp aquatics directors![]()
โข Pool directors![]()
โข Waterfront directors![]()
Highlights include:![]()
โข The roles of the camp aquatics director operating as the lead professional lifeguard, including lifeguard management and lifeguard instruction![]()
โข Lead instructor for aquatics and aquatics area manager![]()
โข Safe and effective supervision of all program activities in, on, and under the water ![]()
โข Skills and teaching of swimming, water rescue, and paddle sports![]()
Prerequisites for Aquatics Section Enrollment![]()
Before acceptance into the Aquatics section on the opening day of the National Camping School, an Aquatics section participant must:![]()
โข Be 18 years of age or older. Note: You must be 21 to hold the position of aquatics director in a local council camp.![]()
โข Present evidence of a current lifeguard certification (BSA Lifeguard, Red Cross Lifeguard, YMCA Lifeguard, Starfish Aquatics Institute StarGuard, Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program Lifeguard Certification, or equivalent).![]()
โข Present evidence of completion of Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat training. ![]()
โข Upon arrival at NCS![]()
o Be able to complete the 100-yard BSA swimmers test.![]()
o Immediately after completion of the test, swim continuously for an additional 450 yards.![]()
o Immediately after completion of the 450-yard swim, tread water for two minutes.![]()
o Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using a front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, surface, swim with the object 20 yards back to the starting point and exit the water within one minute and 40 seconds.![]()
Failure to satisfy any of the above criteria will prevent acceptance of the participant into the Aquatics section.![]()
This specifically includes failure to provide evidence of a current lifeguard certification. The Aquatics Instructorโ BSA program prepares the participant to be a BSA Lifeguard Instructor. A current lifeguard certification is a prerequisite so the participant has the base level knowledge and lifeguarding experience to successfully complete the Lifeguard Instructor training.![]()
7-day course: begins with lunch Day 1; ends Day 7 after breakfast![]()
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Please email resume to: rudy.gonzalez@scouting.org and mrhhenry@hotmail.com
YouTube video link below.![]()
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.![]()
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Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome and belong here.![]()
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What do we see on course?![]()
We do many things on course, like:![]()
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Listening![]()
Managing conflict![]()
Leading change![]()
Stages of team development![]()
Coaching & Mentoring![]()
Leadership for different stages![]()
Servant leadership![]()
Project planning![]()
And more!![]()
These come to you in presentations, games, discussions, activities, and other methods.![]()
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Why do you want to go?![]()
You want to participate in a Wood Badge course because of things you will learn and do. Here are some of the benefits:![]()
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Stronger units. You will make your Scouting unit โ and your sonsโ and daughtersโ units โ stronger.![]()
What and why of Scouting. You will have a deeper understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it.![]()
Experience. You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.![]()
Fun. You will have fun and you will meet interesting people.![]()
Other groups. You will make your other groups, like work, church, even family, stronger.![]()
Hereโs another summary of why to go. This was originally aimed particularly at Scouters in the Cub Scout program, but it applies equally to all of us.![]()
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CUB SCOUT LEADERS! How would you like to attend a training that takes you far beyond your Basic Leader Training? Would you like to build your skills in communication, conflict management and teaching methods? How about a leadership course that rivals many corporate level trainings?![]()
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Wood Badge is here for you. This is not a Troop leader training but is designed for Cub, Scout, and Venturing leaders. This course will help you better understand how all the Scouting programs tie together. It will provide you with many useful leadership tools to help enable our youth to have the best possible Scouting experience. There is no better time to attend a Wood Badge course and make a difference in your unit than when you are a Cub Scout Leader.![]()
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Tickets![]()
Have you heard of โThe Ticketโ and wondered what it is? The ticket is a group of five goals you set for yourself to do after course, to improve your unit. You learn more about this on the course.![]()
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Purpose of Wood Badge![]()
The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.![]()
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When we accomplish the mission of Scouting, we do it in the units. Therefore, the short form of the purpose is, the purpose of Wood Badge is to strengthen units.![]()
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Although the course is different today, what Baden-Powell said in 1919 still applies:![]()
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One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get Scouters to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the spirit of the Scout Oath.![]()
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WoodBadge 2023-Rio Grande & South Texas Councils
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The Purpose of Wood Badge is to developed skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of Boy Scouts of America.
Sign up today for the Rio Grande Council Fishing Derby!!! April 29th 10am to 2pm. (Deadline April 27th)![]()
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Sign up today for the Rio Grande Council Fishing Derby!!! April 29th 10am to 2pm. (Deadline April 27th)![]()
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Sign up today for the Rio Grande Council Fishing Derby!!! April 29th 10am to 2pm. (Deadline April 27th)![]()
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Explorer Post 3103 invites all Scouts to Mass Honoring All First Responders.๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐๐งโ๐๐จโ๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ฅ
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
Join Zoom Meeting![]()
us02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654![]()
Meeting ID:![]()
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All volunteers and parents are invited to participate.
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
Join Zoom Meeting![]()
us02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654![]()
Meeting ID:![]()
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All volunteers and parents are invited to participate.