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)
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Waterslide Fun
Rocket Launch
Roller Skating
The National Summertime Pack Award is awarded to packs that conduct at least one activity in each of the summer months, June, July, and August. It is intended to encourage packs to have a year-round program.
The award has three components–pack, den and individual.
Cub Scouts – This is an individual recognition.
Scouts who participate in all three pack events are eligible to receive the National Summertime Pack Award pin which they can wear on the right pocket flap of their uniform.
Packs – will receive a certificate and a streamer for the Pack flag.
Dens – with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events are eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon.
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New for 2022… the Badger Troop!
The Badger Troop is the Southern Sierra Council’s recurring gift club.
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Click above to see current & past newsletters
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
(Click on individual trainings to be taken to details & registration link)
Attend Program Preview on Thursday, July 14 for the latest in training
See details below
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Upcoming Council Activities & Outings
2022-2023 Council Program Preview – Thursday, July 14 – 6:30 pm – Scout Office
Rollout of Council Program Calendar and Event Information.
Adult Leaders – Visit with the event chairs and pick up event flyers.
Hot Dogs & Hamburgers will be served.
Council Popcorn Kickoff – Saturday, July 16 – 9:00 am – Scout Office
All Unit Popcorn Kernels should plan to attend
Benefits for attending include an additional 2% commission and a $50 store credit at our Trading Post.
Cub Scout Star Party – July 16
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Pin Oak Park – NE area – corner of Pin Oak & Bear Creek
Bring your Pack, Den & families to check out the moon, planets and stars!
Use this Star Party as a summertime pack activity.
Fall Recruiting Orientation – Thursday, July 21 – 6:30 pm – Scout Office
Review of the fall recruitment plan, display materials, social media and best practices for successful recruitment of youth and adults.
Pizza, ice cream & prizes for everyone attending.
Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/030-recruiting
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Incident Reporting Tools
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The Scout Office & Trading Post hours are 12 pm-5 pm Monday through Friday.
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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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GIVE NOW
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
JOIN SCOUTING NOW!
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.
