The Tampa Bay Rays baseball team is having a special Scout promotion at the game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday June 9, with the game beginning at 1:40PM. Scouts will present the flag before the game, and there will be other displays and promotions. Cost is $25 per person, which includes a reserved seat
Splash-O-Ree Campout April 19-21, 2024
The Council Splash-O-Ree weekend is scheduled for April 19 thru 21. Our pack plans to attend the event at Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, east of Lake Wales. You can come for just the activities on Saturday, or camp with our Pack on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Each scout must have an adult parent/guardian at the
University of Scouting Leader Training – February 3, 2024
The Council will hold an extensive training event on Saturday, February 3, at the St. Leo University in San Antonio, FL, from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM. You do not need to be a leader to attend, but you must have completed the YPT online courses. Classes will be held for most of the
Spook-O-Ree Campout October 20-22
Update Oct 19: We are camping in the Baden Powell campsite. There are no swimming or canoeing activities. There will be a costume parade, and trunk-or-treat in the evening. Original post: The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council will be hosting their annual Spook-O-Ree campout weekends in October. We have selected the October 21 Spook-O-Ree
Clearwater Threshers Baseball game and events August 19
The minor league Clearwater Threshers baseball team will have a special promotion for Scouts on Saturday August 19 at Baycare Ballpark in Clearwater. The gates open with a lot of fun activities at 5PM, and the baseball game starts at 6:30PM against the Dunedin Blue Jays. Admission fee of $25 includes an all you can
Popcorn Sales 2021
Pack 734 needs funds to operate, and by selling BSA nationally sponsored Trails End Popcorn, we can easily fund our Pack activities. It is not hidden that a significant portion of the selling price goes to Boy Scouting, either on a National, Council, Pack, or individual Scout level. This program is optional for Pack 734
Cub Activity Days April 10 at Flaming Arrow and Camp Soule
There will be Cub Activity Days at Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation and at Camp Soule on April 10. There is no cost to attend for the day, but there are some activities with a cost. You should pre-register for the event on an individual basis, where you can sign up for shooting sports, swimming or
Cub FunFest Sept 26
Camp Brorein will host a Cub FunFest on Saturday September 26, 8AM until 2PM. Cost for a scout and 1 adult is $13, with a turkey sandwich lunch additional $4. Events include BB Gun shooting, bouldering wall, leather work, Slime station, Mad Scientist demo, YoYo demonstration, a nature hike, an obstacle course, drone demonstration, and
Cub Adventure Camp – Feb 1-3, 2019 at Camp Soule
Update Jan 22: The pack is registered for the event, and I was able to order event T-shirts for those who requested them. If you no longer want to go, or if you want to go but did not sign up, please let me know as soon as you can. There is a Cub Adventure
Gulf Ridge & West Central Florida Councils merge
Effective May 1, 2016, Gulf Ridge Council (which we are in) and West Central Florida Council (Pinellas and west Pasco counties) will merge into a single council, named Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Except for the name change, there should not be any immediate change to programs. There will be a new council patch for