Activities and Events

In 2004, BSA introduced Good Turn for America, a year-round initiative that addresses hunger, inadequate housing, and health issues in our nation. The BSA has joined with respected national organizations, such as the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, and American Red Cross, to provide opportunity for youth and volunteers to make a difference in their community. For more information, go to the Good Turn for America Web site or our Web page.

Information and both youth and adult applications are now available for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Be part of this exciting event on the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America!

Information (updated 12/19/08)

Youth Application

Adult Application

Effective January 1, 2009, at least one adult must have completed Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather training (click link to go to online training) in order to get a tour permit/and there is a new version of the tour permit to be used. Please update your records as many of the old tour permits are being sent to the office, and they will be returned to you.

Volunteers from the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition will be administering a free multi-faceted Bike Safety Class at Sonoma Mountain Village on June 27th. Participants will practice bicycle skills like signaling, stopping at intersections and stop signs, yielding, riding in a straight line, maneuvering and weaving through obstacles, and more. The fun, on-site skills course will enable young cyclists to ride more safely and with confidence. Lunch will be available. Fun prizes! There is no online registration process for the Bike Safety Rodeo. Tutorials will begin at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to show up and take part!

(This is being offered by the American Lung Association in conjunction with their Breath Easy Bike-a-Thon. You need not be part of the fundraiser to participate in the rodeo.)

Incentives are now available for new cub scouts who join scouting before the end of June. Discounts are provided for new cub scouts in the form of uniforms, handbooks, and family camp weekends. See the Recruiting Incentives flyer.

Thousands of scouts and scouters will march through the streets of Sacramento to the State Capitol and meet with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to present a report on scouting in California. This event is for the entire family!! Register before July 1 to receive a special commemorative pin! For more, download this informational flyer on the California Capitol March.

Over 25,0000 scouts and families from all over California are projected to attend a special 100th Anniversary Jamboree at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. This event is designed for the ENTIRE family, including Cub Scouts! Among the events: A special musical opening, activities and demonstrations, entertainment, extreme sports, field sports, interactive displays, high adventure, historic Brownsea Island, a Mountain Man Village, an Order of the Arrow Village, mountaineering, static displays, today’s technology, Jamboree on the Air, and much, much more will highlight Saturday. Oh! let’s not forget to mention that YOU will continue to experience our Reenactments and Living History from Friday and the Merit Badge Midway. Oh yes … Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures and Explorers will be able to “dive’ into interactive activities designed just for them. And … there is more. Saturday night we will all experience the thrill of celebration at the evening arena show to be held at the Grandstands. WOW! Saturday will be really big.

For more details, click on the 100th Anniversary Jamboree web site link.

BSA will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010. Many activities and events are being planned. Check back here often for more information.

Redwood Empire Council's Centennial Activities

California Capitol March - October 24, 2009 in Sacramento

Adventure Base 100 - Jan 21-23, 2010 in Sacramento

NorCal 100th Anniversary Jamboree - April 16-18, 2010 in Pleasanton