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.
Special October Hours – Saturdays, Oct. 7 & Oct. 14
11:00am to 3:00pm
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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
Take Order Forms
(Take Order forms may be printed by unit or contact the Scout Office.)
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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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Potato Booth is Here! – THANK YOU Volunteers!
The 2023 Kern County Fair has been September 20-October 1. That means the Boy Scout Potato Booth has been open for business every day.
Results of the sales for the year will be out soon but sales have been great.
Thank you to the 100+ volunteers that made it happen!
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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 features
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
BALOO/IOLS Trainings
Saturday, October 14 – Sunday, October 15
An overnight experience at the Old Tejon Ranch Headquarters (near Arvin)
Register Online at https://scoutingevent.com/030-BALOOIOLS
BALOO – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
For Cub Scout Leaders & Adult volunteers. A BALOO-trained registered volunteer is required to be on-site for all Pack outdoor events and/or overnight campouts with Dens or Packs
IOLS – Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
Required for Scoutmasters/Asst. Scoutmasters. Suggested for all Scouts BSA Volunteers.
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Upcoming Council Activities & Outings
It’s Camping Season!!
October Cub Scout Campouts
Friday, Oct. 20 to Saturday, Oct. 21
Gergen Ski Ranch – 10658 Round Mountain Road – Bakersfield
Wolf/Bear Super Hero Academy (2nd & 3rd Graders)
Online Registration & Additional Information
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Tigermania (1st Graders)
Online Registration & Additional Information
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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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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.
