THE SOUTHERN SIERRA COUNCIL
Bakersfield, California
About the Southern Sierra Council
The Southern Sierra Council provides Scouting resources to over 1,500 youth in Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties. Services provided by the Council directly benefit local Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venture Crews and Explorer Posts.
Recognized by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber – Beautiful Bakersfield Awards as best 2021 Humanitarian Group.
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Sign Up for Scouting
Cub Scouts (Kindergarten to Fifth Grade)
Scouts BSA (Ages 11 to 17)
Venturing (Ages 14-20)
Exploring – Career Based (Ages 14-20)
Link to Pack & Troop Recruiting Resources
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The Scout Office & Trading Post hours are 12 pm-5pm
Monday through Friday.
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What happens in Scouting?
Take a look at the link below for the next year’s program
Dates at a Glance_Council_2023-2024
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Back for 2023… the Badger Troop!
The Badger Troop is the Southern Sierra Council’s recurring gift club.
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POPCORN 2023!
Funding Your Scouting Adventure
2023 Popcorn Plan
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Get Yours While They’re HOT!! 2023 Jamboree Patch Set
Contact Cindy at cbasham3504@gmail.com to order. $40 for the set.
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Click above to see current & past newsletters
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NEW
Nationwide Council Events Calendar
Find events, trainings, etc. in councils across the U.S. – full search & filtering feature.
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Upcoming Council Activities
2023 Pushmobile Races
Location: Valley Baptist Church – Olive Drive Campus
5500 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Check-in – 7:30-8:30 AM
Races start at 9:00 AM
$10.00 registration cost per racer
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY – Except on Race Day
https://www.scoutingevent.com/030-PM23
Registrations accepted up to & including Race Day
(If not registered by 12/1/23 at 5:00 pm – you must bring registration form on Race day with cash or check payable to BSA, No Exceptions)
***No Refunds – Races are rain or shine***
REMEMBER AB Medical Form required for everyone in attendance
These forms are required for participation.
Races occur in the west parking lot
Parking in the east lot
This event will happen rain or shine.
A snack bar will be available to purchase snacks before and throughout the event.
Pushmobile car and race specifications are being used for this Council event are available on the SSC website at http://www.sscbsa.org and attached to this registration.
Cars not meeting specifications will be permitted to race but will not be eligible for awards.
Questions call:
Event Chair: Brent Wuertz at 661-599-2487 or
Council Staff Advisor – Randy Saunders at 661-325-9036
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Lodge Leadership Development & Banquet
Saturday, December 9 @ Centennial Elementary
(15200 Westdale Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314)
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Check-in opens at 8:30 am
This year at our Lodge Leadership Development we will be having our training sessions for scouts and leaders on the following topics:
– Conversion – The Induction Process to Brotherhood
– Time Management
– Membership Retention
– Unit Relations (Adult)
The LLD will also include activities for Arrowmen, Scouts and Scouters to enjoy in collective fellowship. The Afternoon Banquet will include Meal, Awards, Recognitions and appointment of new Key 3 Youth Leaders.
Training sessions are open to all Southern Sierra Scouts BSA members
Registration opens Friday 11/24/23
Register here – https://scoutingevent.com/030-LLD23
Cost is $20 per person
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Scout Night at the Condors
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 9 @ 7:00 pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm – Pregame activities at 6:30 pm
Scouts attending the game will be able to participate in the fan tunnel welcoming the team onto the ice before the game. Scouts will also serve as the Color guard during the National Anthem.
Popcorn top sellers will be recognized during intermission. Following the game, Scouts will be able to be part of the group photo on the ice.
All Scouting families are invited to participate in Scout Night at the Condors. Tickets for the Scouts section are available for purchase online.
Purchase Condors Tickets Here
Ticket cost is $18.00 per ticket. Deadline to order tickets is Sunday, December 3 – 11:59 pm.
Units & families will be seated together. Starting December 4, tickets will be available for your unit representative to pick up and distribute.
Scouts that sell at least $1,000 during the popcorn sale will earn 2 tickets for this game. Families are invited to purchase additional tickets and will be seated with their scout.
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Upcoming Eagle Advancement Workshop
Life to Eagle Process
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Scout office – 2417 M Street
Registration opens January 1, 2024.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Link to Council Training Dates
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Incident Reporting Tools
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For all of your Recruitment Resources, Click the image below
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Den Leader Resources?
Where can a parent go to learn about being a den leader? Where can you get all the information you need to be a Den Leader? Check out the new Den Leader Resource page on Scouting.org. On this site are links to rank specific pages for Den Leaders that give quick how to videos, links to resources, and everything they need to get started.
Click Here
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Become a Friend of Scouting by clicking the link below. This years theme is $100 for 100 Years of the Southern Sierra Council!

HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
Help by purchasing needed supplies off of our Amazon Wishlist. This allows us to focus funds on the youth of our community

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For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America is open to both young men and young women.


