South Texas Council, BSA Ph.

361-814-4300
700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Spring—Summer 2010
www.stxbsa.org

The Scouter
Cub Scout Day Camp Early Bird Boy Scout Summer Camp
Registration Deadline Camp Karankawa
*all applications must be turned in Click for More Info
or postmarked by May 15, 2010
Download Form Sail Camp
Special points of interest:
 Online Scout Leader Training
Corpus Christi Yacht Club
Campout with the Corpus Click for More Info
 Adult Recognition/Knot Page

Christi Hooks!  South Texas Council Website

 Online Scout Store
May 22, 2010 Cub Scout Resident Camp
Download Flyer July 5—8, 2010

OA Fellowship and Make-Up

Camp Karankawa
Download Flyer
W ould you like to be a part of
history and help restore the
3 Columbus ships that are
Ordeal currently owned by the Corpus

May 14—15, 2010 Christi Museum of Science and

NEW Outdoor Leadership History?
Click for More Info and Skills Camp
Contact: Richard Luna
June 27 - June 30, 2010 Scout Master - Troop 87
Camp Karankawa 361-510-9821
[email protected]

The 100th Anniversary

Celebration of the Boy Scouts of
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America for the South Texas
Council has been rescheduled
Click Below!
for September 25,2010. Location
to be determined.

Training, Summer Camp, Popcorn

T raining in 2010 is more
important than ever! To
maintain your registration
S ummer Camps are just
around the corner! We have
Cub Scout Day Camps, Cub
P opcorn season is only a
few months away! This
year we will be doing
this year, all direct contact Scout Resident Camp, Boy show and sale as well as the
leaders must have these Scout Summer Camp and Sail normal take order sales. Be
trainings: Youth Protection, Camp. Our Summer programs sure to help your unit find that
This is Scouting, Fast Start and are the pinnacle of the year for special someone to serve as
Leader Specific. Visit the BSA the youth and provide excellent your unit’s popcorn kernel to
Online Training Center to take opportunities tor your youth to ensure a successful popcorn
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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Spring—Summer 2010
www.stxbsa.org

2010 Cub Scout Day Camps

Kingsville Naval Air Station June 7—11, 2010

Victoria Riverside Park—Lion’s June 7—11, 2010
Club Pavilion
Point Comfort United Methodist Church June 7—11, 2010
Laredo Camp Huisache June 7—11, 2010
Portland Our Lady of Mt. Caramel June 17—19, 2010
Corpus Christi Del Mar College West June 28—July 2, 2010 More Online Tools:
Campus  Youth Protection Training

Corpus Christi LDS Church—Southside July 5—9, 2010  This is Scouting

(Webelos Only)  Cub Scout Leader Fast Start

Northwest Corpus St. Thomas the Apostle July 16—17, 2010  Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
Christi Catholic Church  Climb on Safely
 Trek Safely
For all questions regarding day camp,
 Troop Committee Challenge
you may contact the South Texas
Council Staff Advisor Rhonda Camp at  Local Tour Permit
361-813-4326, your specific day camp  New BSA Health Form
director or your district executive.
 Advancement Form
Download Camp Information and  Youth Application
Registration
 Adult Application
 Unit Money Earning Application

Scout Night and Campout with the Corpus Christi Hooks!

Don’t miss the 2010 Scout night, May 22, 2010!! A special parade for all Scouts and
Leaders will be at 6:00pm! Scout jerseys worn by the players will be auctioned off!
Come out for your chance to bid and win one of these fantastic jerseys worn by the
Corpus Christi Hooks!

May 22, 2010 - Registration Flyer Did you participate in the Family
Friends of Scouting campaign and
The game will be played at Whataburger Field. For more information please contact Bryan Mayhood at would like this year’s
361-561-4704 or [email protected].
commemorative patch? All that
participated or would like to
participate in the Family Friends of
Scouting campaign that donate
$100 or more to help the youth of
the South Texas Council will
receive the above patch!

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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Spring—Summer 2010
www.stxbsa.org

2010 Boy Scout Summer Camp

2010 Camp Karankawa Brochure Staff Information

2010 Summer Camp Information Staff Application

For more information about Scout Boy

2010 Summer Camp Reservation Form
Summer Camp, please contact James
Rangel, Program director at 361-816-3843.

CUB SCOUT & WEBELOS SCOUT SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP

Old West Adventure
Camp Karankawa, July 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2010

WHAT IS CUB SCOUT & WEBELOS SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP?

Cub Scout & Webelos Scout Resident Camp is a South Texas Council summer camp program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts plus their
parents, leaders, and family members. It is a four day and three night summer camp at Camp Karankawa on beautiful Lake Corpus Christi (near Mathis,
TX) designed to help Cub Scouts have a great summer camp adventure and get a big head start on their next school year Scouting advancements.

This year’s camp will have the theme of Old West Adventure. Participants will have the opportunity to experience and learn about all things related to the
adventure of American West. At the adventure the Cub Scouts will learn about Native Americans, pioneer settlers of Texas, gold and silver mining, and
US Cavalry troopers; participate in a Native American Pow Wow; plus many traditional camp activities such as swimming , boating, fishing, shooting sports
and much more. Click HERE to download Registration Information.

New Outdoor Leadership and Skills Camp for 2010 Sail Camp
Venture Scouts and Explorers
All registered Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers
June 27th – August 30th Camp Karankawa and Sea Scouts are invited to attend!
New for summer 2010, outdoor leadership and skills camp program
for registered Venture Crews and Explorer Post. The South Texas
We are offering 3 two week long sessions so that your
Council is organizing a three day and three night camp program youth may get much more sailing experience!
designed to give older youth an opportunity to work on leadership
and outdoor recreation skills. Program areas that campers will Session 1 June 28 - July 9 *
experience include the C.O.P.E course , shooting sports, aquatics Session 2 July 12 - 23*
including swimming instruction, introduction to scuba diving & Session 3 July 26 - August 6*
snorkeling canoeing, rowing, kayaking, and small boat sailing. Session 4 August 9 - 13**
Session 5 August 16 - 20**
Participants may also sign up for the Camp Karankawa High * 2 week Sailing Camp
Adventure outpost programs – Coastal Kayak Fishing Adventure ** 1 week Destination Camp
and the Nueces River Canoe Trip(details available on the council
website) All classes run from 8:30am - 3pm
Participation and registration is by Crew or Post. Cost per youth
camper is $95 and adult leaders is $50. Fees include all meals, Camp Fee $300 per two week
program materials, and a patch. session; $160 per one week Download Flyer
session, includes t-shirt
A detailed registration and program flyer will be mailed to all
Venture Crew and Explorer Post Advisors, associate advisors, and Contact: Jeremy Barnes at 361-816-
committee chairs. 3858 or [email protected]
for questions
For more information contact Marty Sepulveda, Camp Director, at
[email protected] or at 1-361-814-4300 ext. 18.
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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Spring—Summer 2010
www.stxbsa.org

2010 Woodbadge

Camp Karankawa

Woodbadge Information

Woodbadge Registration

What is Wood Badge?

Wood Badge is an advanced, residential leadership training opportunity for adult
volunteers in Scouting

What is the purpose of Wood Badge?

The goal is to enhance each leader’s team development, program planning, and
problem-solving skills. Each course also creates a network of dedicated Scout leaders.

A Word from the National Council

New Service Desk Number. Effective May 3, the new number for volunteers
at to call the National Service Desk is 972-580-2267.

Cub Scout Delivery Method (aka Cub Scouts 2010): Leader materials
supporting Scouting's New Handbook-based Delivery Method are available
from National Supply. These include the new Den & Pack Meeting Resource
Guide (32354) and 2010-2011 Roundtable Planning Guide (32355), revised High Adventure Race!!
Cub Scout Leader Book (33221), Webelos Leader Guide (33853) and Cub

G
Scout Position-Specific Leader Training (34875). Revised Fast Start training et your
extreme outdoor
for Den Leaders and Cubmasters will be available on MyScouting on Friday,
May 7. gears cranking for the
Annual High Adventure
The successful delivery method focuses on den activities that lead to youth Race in Laredo, Texas.
advancement and higher retention. Information about the pilot, its results, and Backpacking, cycling, canoeing,
the new changes can be found in an overview brochure on ScoutSource
portaging, rock climbing, rifle
http://scouting.org/scoutsource.
shooting, and a first aid scenario.
Competition covers 38 miles in 3
days, ages 14-20.

Registration and Information

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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org
Spring—Summer 2010
www.stxbsa.org

Are you an OA member that just needs to pay dues or contact someone

regarding getting back involved with the Lodge or your local Chapter?

Click HERE to pay your dues!

Click HERE to learn what’s going on and how you can get involved!

The Order of the Arrow is an honored camping organization whose goal is to promote
the camping function within the Scouting program.

Starting in 2010, ALL direct contact leaders must be trained with the following courses. Should you have any
questions, please contact your district training chairman or district executive! All trainings listed below,
except Leader Specific Training, may be found at www.olc.scouting.org.

Program Requirements Logo

Cub Scouts Youth Protection (Every 2 years),
―This is Scouting‖, ―Fast Start‖,
Leader Specific Training (classroom
training)

Boy Scouts/Varsity Youth Protection (Every 2 years),

―This is Scouting‖, ―Fast Start‖,
Scouts Leader Specific Training (classroom
training)

Venturers/Sea Scouts Youth Protection (Every 2 years),

―This is Scouting‖, ―Fast Start‖,
Leader Specific Training (classroom
training)

South Texas Council Staff

Scout Executive John Beauregard Council [email protected]

Asst. Scout Executive Marty Sepulveda Council [email protected]

Sr. District Executive Jeremy Barnes Gulf Breeze [email protected] 361-816-3858

District Executive James Rangel Tancahua [email protected] 361-816-3843

District Executive Bart Gentry Whooping Crane [email protected] 361-816-3815

District Executive Clifton Rose Indianola/DeLeon [email protected] 361-816-3868

District Executive Tony Kallas Mesquite/Venado [email protected] 361-816-3837

District Manager Abraham Reyna Aztec [email protected] 956-744-4499

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