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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Back for 2023… the Badger Troop!
The Badger Troop is the Southern Sierra Council’s recurring gift club.
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Get Yours While They’re HOT!! 2023 Jamboree Patch Set Pre-order Open
Order online at https://scoutingevent.com/030-PatchOrder
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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
Leadership training for every level of registered adult: Cub Scout, Troop, or Venturing.
Wood Badge supports leadership, continuity, adult membership retention, and BSA programming for our youth.
Tri-Council
WOOD BADGE
September 8-10 & October 7-8, 2023
Camp Tahquitz, San Bernardino
Cost: $275
REGISTRATION: https://www.longbeachbsa.org/training/woodbadge/
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Upcoming Council Activities & Outings
Cub Scout Day Camp
Monday, June 12 thru Thursday, June 16
8:15 am to Noon (daily)
Registration now open _ https://scoutingevent.com/030-DC23
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Incident Reporting Tools
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The Scout Office & Trading Post hours are 12 pm-5pm 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.
