Diablo Sunrise District BSA

05/15/2026

Rising Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and AOLs... 🦁🐯🐺 Ready to put the "out" in Scouting?

Our 2026 Cub Scout Day Camps are the perfect place to meet new friends, learn awesome skills, and finish those rank requirements before the next school year! From catchy songs to goofy skits, your Scout won’t want to miss a minute of the fun.

📅 Dates: June 8 – July 24
📍Locations across all GGAC Districts!

Spots are filling fast! Secure your summer adventure here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gqZyb0

05/04/2026

Scouts Needed for a Special Flag Ceremony at the Contra Costa County Fair!

The Diablo Sunrise District – Golden Gate Area Council is calling on our Scouts to step up for an incredible opportunity to serve and shine in front of a large crowd!

We’re looking for Scouts to help present a giant American flag during the opening ceremonies of the rodeo and motorcycle race at the Contra Costa County Fair. This is a powerful way to demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and Scout spirit!

📍 Event Details:
• Dates: May 15 & 16, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM (Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM)
• Location: Contra Costa Fair & Event Park, Antioch
• Role: Flag presentation during the National Anthem
• Uniform: Full Class A required

🎯 We Still Need:
• 12 Scouts for Friday
• 25 Scouts for Saturday

🎟️ Perks:
• FREE fair admission for the day
• 1 parking pass per participating Scout

🚗 Bonus Opportunity for Troops:
We’re also seeking a troop (or two!) to assist with parking operations:
• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Time: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Need: 10 Scouts + 6 adult leaders per day
• 💰 Participating troops will receive a donation from the County Fair

This is a fantastic way to serve the community, represent Scouting America, and be part of an exciting local event!

📲 Spots will fill quickly—commit today!
Call or text 925-290-7392 to reserve your Scouts’ participation.

04/23/2026

04/14/2026

Membership Mondays – Stay Connected. Stay Growing.

Looking to grow your unit, strengthen retention, and stay ahead of the latest Scouting strategies? Membership Mondays has you covered!

📬 Each week, get fresh updates, tools, and resources designed for:
• Membership Volunteers
• Unit Leaders
• Council Stakeholders

From recruitment ideas to retention strategies, it’s your go-to source for building stronger Scouting programs across the Golden Gate Area Council.

Don’t miss out—subscribe today and stay in the loop:
https://goldengatescouting.org/membership/membership-mondays/

03/18/2026

🐺 Wolf & Bear Adventure Camp 2026 🐻

Get ready for an unforgettable Cub Scout camping experience!

All current Tigers and Wolves (who will soon advance to Wolves and Bears) are invited to an action-packed weekend at beautiful Rancho Los Mochos Scout Camp in the scenic Livermore Hills.

🏕️ 2 Nights. Endless Adventure.
This special overnight camp is designed just for Wolf & Bear Scouts and their adult partners — the perfect way to build confidence, learn new skills, and have a blast outdoors!

🎯 Activities Include:
• Archery
• BB Guns
• Nature Exploration
• Crafts
• Outdoor Adventures & More!

📅 Dates:
Friday, June 26 (6:00 PM) – Sunday, June 28, 2026 (12:30 PM)

🌄 Location: Rancho Los Mochos Scout Camp

This is one of the most exciting Cub Scout experiences of the year — don’t miss it!

👉 Spots will fill fast Register Today at:
https://goldengatescouting.org/cub-scouts/cub-scouts-camping/

03/16/2026

Attention Scouting Units!

You can make your Unit Join Event Even Stronger!
Planning a Join Event for your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship? The Golden Gate Area Council – Scouting America is ready to back you up and help you make a big impact.
Unit Leaders can request recruitment and marketing support, including:
✅ Digital marketing support
✅ Yard signs
✅ Banners
✅ Printed flyers
✅ Posters
✅ Scout Talks at local schools (when available)
Let’s work together to spread the word, welcome new families, and grow Scouting in your community.
Unit Leaders: Use the link below to submit your request and get started:
https://forms.gle/dBgL9UP9ymuKmzre6

Together, we’ll make your Join Event stand out and set your unit up for success.

02/13/2026

We want to thank all our 2025 family and community donors to the Golden Gate Area Council, Scouting America.

You helped us raise over $696,000 last year to:

⛺ Help send 114 financially disadvantaged youths to summer camp
📝 Provide $5500 in registration assistance to be a Scout
❤️ Create 75,000 hours of community service
🍲 Provide support to collect 270,000 pounds of food and money for the hungry
😎 Approve 564 Scouts for the rank of Eagle
⚜️ Provide the camps, supplies, books, training, and support to 17,000+ youth in your communities (from Fremont to the Oregon border)

You made a big difference! Thank you!

If you want to help us continue the "Promise of Scouting" in your communities, you can donate to our 2026 fundraising campaign at https://hubs.ly/Q042Y4s00.