Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America

06/19/2026

It’s Eagle Scout Friday! Please join us in celebrating our four newest Eagle Scouts: Sana, Abdullah, Andrew, and Keshav.

Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat. It takes years of unwavering dedication and grit. These four young leaders have shown incredible commitment to making their communities a better place throughout their Scouting journeys.

Swipe through the photos to read their bios, discover their favorite Scouting memories, and see what this milestone means to them.

Drop your congratulations and best wishes for Sana, Abdullah, Andrew, and Keshav in the comments below!

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the San Jose Council office, South Bay Scout Shop, and Monterey County Trading Post will be closed.

06/17/2026

Hit the trails with local Cub Scouts this season for our free Summer Hike Series! Whether your family is already in Scouting, you want to bring a friend along, or you are completely new and just want to see what Scouting is all about, you are invited to join the adventure!

This is the perfect opportunity to spend meaningful time together as a family in the great outdoors while connecting with a supportive community of local parents and mentors. It’s a fun way to enjoy the fresh air, meet new families, and discover a wonderful network of friends. Every participating youth will even take home a colorful event patch!

Space is strictly limited at each park for trail safety, so please secure your family's spot early. Register here or scan the QR code! https://scoutingevent.com/055-SummerHike2026

2026 Summer Hike Schedule:
June 20 (3:30 PM): Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Felton
June 27 (9:00 AM): Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton
July 11 (3:30 PM): Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos
July 25 (1:00 PM): Jack's Peak, Monterey
August 1 (12:00 PM): Picchetti Ranch Preserve, Cupertino
August 8 (10:00 AM): Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose

Hikes are completely free, though some locations require a local park parking fee. Exact meeting spots and arrival details will be emailed to you before each hike.

Please like and share this post to help us invite local families and spread the word!

06/16/2026

Looking good, Camp Hi-Sierra Staff! Thank you for all the hard work prepping the mountain to welcome our 2026 campers!

06/15/2026

Happy Flag Day and congratulations to Life Scout Sophie from Troop 688, Polaris District! Yesterday, Sophie completed her Eagle Scout Service Project with an initial goal to retire 250 U.S. flags in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

To tackle a large backlog of unretired flags that had grown over the years, Sophie assembled a team of volunteers for a formal retirement ceremony at the Gate of Heaven Veterans Memorial site. In a fitting tribute to Independence Day, her team retired a final total of 704 flags! WOW!

Thank you to everyone who contributed flags for this project, including VFW San Jose, Pacific Skyline Council, Golden Gate Area Council, and local fire and sheriff stations.
Polaris District, Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, BSA

06/14/2026

On Flag Day, we recognize the symbol of unity and community that brings us all together.

06/11/2026

Our staff spotlight series continues today as we feature a leader who ensures our council's vital systems, camps, and backend operations run seamlessly every single day: Michael Wilson.

Michael Wilson serves as Director of Support Services at Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, where he oversees technology infrastructure, camp operations, compliance, and data systems, basically the systems that keep everything running behind the scenes. An Eagle Scout himself, Michael has spent more than 18 years in professional Scouting, with a background spanning camping, finance, and field operations. He currently manages Camp Hi-Sierra and Camp Chesebrough and oversees the council's finances.

Outside the office, Michael is a dad of three boys, two active Scouts, and one future Cub Scout in the making. He is a technology tinkerer, a seasoned cruise traveler with 29 Princess Cruises voyages under his belt, and a baker of truly unreasonable quantities of cookies for council events. He keeps two camps running smoothly and somehow still finds time to make sure no one goes home without dessert.

Michael's incredible dedication keeps two entire camps running smoothly. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and his multi-talented expertise.

06/09/2026

So excited that the Santa Clara Valley Carvers were able to attend Scout-O-Rama. They demonstrated amazing woodcarving skills and projects, showing our scouts and Bay Area families what is possible. Check out their website for a meeting near you if you're interested in the craft.
santaclaravalleycarvers.org

While demonstrating woodcarving at Scout-O-Rama last weekend, Gil and Roy from Gilroy Gardens joined our woodcarving booth and lifted the spirits of scouts passing by. A sincere thank you to the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America and Scouting America for bringing everyone together for this Bay Area event.

06/08/2026

A Big Thank you to the 100+ players supporting Scouting. Join us & reserve your team’s spot today! Tickets / Schedule: https://svmbcGolf.eventbrite.com

We do have a few slots & they won’t last long. Event day / door tickets are limited & not guaranteed.

Scouting America Golf Tournament 2026 | Cinnabar Hills Golf Club | June 11, 2026 | 10:30 am onward.

Ticket includes:-
Million Dollar Shootout participation
Par 3 $20,000 hole In One contest participation
Lexus RX 350 Hole in One contest participation
Lunch & Dinner
Access to the Western Alliance Hospitality tent
Swag Bag & More...

Professional golfers are not eligible to win contests/shootouts, however they may play the tournament.

Inquiries: [email protected] | 408-638-8318