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Rare Annular solar Eclipse to be seen in central to south texas from 10:45 am to 11:45 am October 14 See map for best locations. Need very dark glasses like welding glasses, Lowes sell special solar eclipse cardboard glasses to see it.
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It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
First THURSDAY of every month at 7PM.![]()
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The Rio Grande Council Service Center and Scout Store will be closed on Aug 28 and Sept. 4.![]()
Also, we will limit hours of operation to![]()
10am - 2pm from Aug. 29 thru Sept. 1.![]()
Normal business hours will resume![]()
Sept. 5, 2023.
The weather for Tuesday ![]()
August 22, 2023 is unpredictable!![]()
The Rio Grande Council service center will be closed if conditions require safety. ![]()
Be Prepared and be safe!
If you participated in this years National Jamboree join us at Camp Perry Saturday August 26th, 10:00AM in the Activity Center classroom for Jamboree Spirit. Wear your Jambo uniform. Bring a special treasure from the Jambo to show! Media is invited so bring a copy of part “A” signed by you and your parent/guardian if under 18 years old. (NOTE: Both must sign). Part “A” includes the media release. ![]()
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They lost a piece of girlhood, then reclaimed it in an unlikely place
www.washingtonpost.com
Isolated by covid and technology, young women go on a quest to find lasting friendship in an unlikely place: the annual Boy Scouts Jamboree.
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The Rio Grande Council, BSA offices will be closed July 10 and 11, 2023. We will open beginning July 12, 2023.
The Rio Grande Council, BSA offices will be closed July 10 and 11, 2023. We will open beginning July 12, 2023.
Adults must Be Prepared for high adventure, too
blog.scoutingmagazine.org
We at the BSA spend a lot of time teaching youth how to Be Prepared for rigorous Scouting activities. Since all Scouting activities are conducted under the engaged supervision of at least two conscien...
Boy Scouts of America announced at the National Annual Meeting that membership fees were increasing and that as of August 1, 2023. ![]()
See graphic below.
The Rio Grande Council, BSA is celebrating a post-COVID camping revival and the first complete summer of its beautiful new $7 million camping facilities with free summer camp for all Scouts this summer, July 3-7. The entire experience including meals, program, and items required for merit badge completion is available free of charge to Scouts this year only for the full week of campers. ![]()
There has never been a better time to start or restart your Scouting journey,” said Michael Henry, a long-time Scouter, council commissioner, and this year’s camp director. “COVID separated so many Scouts from their troops and the Scouting experience, and this year’s camp is a great way to restart their paths to Eagle rank and rekindle what can be lifelong friendships.”![]()
Scouts will have over 35 merit badge options, plus additional activities such as BMX bikes and lifeguard certification, taught by senior Scouts and adult Scouters. Some of the more popular badges including swimming, rifle shooting, archery, and welding, but the variety of available badges is boundless with other options including chess, astronomy, fish and wildlife management, and weather—a particularly apropos badge as the Scouts weather the heat. ![]()
“The heat isn’t as bothersome as some might think,” says program director and former camp ranger, John Moreno. “We ensure the kids are safe--drinking plenty of water--and a lot of the merit badges and all of the meals are indoors with air conditioning. ![]()
The newly renovated Camp Perry, nestled just outside Rio Hondo in the central RGV, is one of the oldest continuously running Scout camps in the country with 2023 marking its 96th consecutive year of summer camp. Recent improvements include a brand new, spacious dining hall with state-of-the-art cooking equipment, a high-tech science-technology-engineering-math (STEM) building, and a large multipurpose building that includes a full-size basketball court, full telecommunication classrooms, and fully stocked first aid clinic.![]()
“We took the opportunity while camp was closed during the pandemic to rebuild Camp Perry for the next generation to learn the lifelong skills and experiences Scouts develop here,” said council president, Dr. Jacob Margo, whose troop is also attending camp this year. “It is remarkable how many adults credit Scouting with their first exposure to their future career. Medicine, welding, and even the stars have influenced Scouts at Camp Perry,” he said, referencing former Rio Grande Council Scout and NASA astronaut, Michael Fossum, who attributes his early interest in astronomy to Scouting.![]()
Young men and women between 11 and 17 years old can be Scouts and attend the free camp, and information can be found on the council site, www.riograndecouncil.org. Those interested in joining Scouts for the first time can find information on joining a troop at beascout.scouting.org. Scholarships to join a troop are available.
www.riograndecouncil.org
Proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley since 1912. Our council delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in five local counties which include: Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr and Zapata. Our activity ...
Rudy Gonzalez introduces Territory 7 Director Rene Monarez to members of the Rio Grande Council Executive Board. Rene (3rd from left) will serve as the Rio Grande Council Scout Executive/CEO until a permanent Scout Executive is hired by our executive board. Welcome to the Rio Grande Valley Rene!!!
Thank you Rudy Gonzalez for your friendship to all of us at Rio Grande Council BSA!!!
Thank you Rudy Gonzalez for your friendship to all of us at Rio Grande Council BSA!!!
Thank you #WeAreAEPTexas AEP Texas Mr. Lee Jones and Mr. Daniel Lucio for donating one DJI Inspire 2 model drone!!
It is Council Wide Roundtable time again!!!![]()
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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.