Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America

10/12/2026

Celebrating Vietnamese Scouts Day in San Jose!
During the weekend before last, the Vietnamese Scouting Committee (VSC) brought our community together at Hellyer Park for the annual Vietnamese Scouts Day, featuring an exciting volleyball tournament and outdoor activities!
The VSC helps youth build character and leadership skills while preserving Vietnamese culture and heritage by being active community members in tandem with scouting.

10/11/2026

Giving Tuesday is coming, and we want to share the inspiring stories from our Council! How has Scouting transformed your life or impacted your unit?

Fill out our short Scouting Memories & Impact Survey to share your favorite moment, project, or memory. If your story is featured in our Giving Tuesday series, you’ll have a chance to win a $30 Texas Roadhouse gift card plus a free appetizer card!

https://scouting.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dx0fiuWL51p058

10/10/2026

We just finished teaching woodcarving to five local Scouts so they could earn their Wood Carving Merit Badge. Read an article about our workshop on the club website.

Special thanks to Merit Badge Counselors and club members: Dan Brady, John Parissenti, Mike Campi, and Nitin Varshney. We thank Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America for the partnership and for sharing space for the scouting class.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Be prepared. Be confident. Be safe!
We’re diving into the Personal Safety Adventures across the Cub Scout ranks!
Join us as we explore these important adventures and share ideas, tips, and resources to help you approach the requirements with confidence while keeping the experience engaging and age-appropriate for your Cub Scouts.
From Lion through Arrow of Light, see how Personal Safety builds across the ranks and helps Scouts develop skills they can use every day.

Bring your questions and join the conversation live!

10/09/2026

Quicksilver District recently hosted its Fairy Tale Camp-o-ree at Chesebrough Scout Reservation! Scouts spent the weekend enjoying various competitions, including tug-of-war, climbing, and a competitive dessert cook-off.

To wrap up the event, everyone gathered around the campfire for a night of fantastical skits put on by the Scouts. Following the skits, the newest elected members of the Order of the Arrow were called out to be recognized.

Thank you to all the Scouts, leaders, and staff who made this magical weekend possible!

10/07/2026

Troop 134 took to the beach for a Coastal Cleanup at Fort Ord Dunes State Park!

Thank you to these incredible Scouts and leaders for living out the Scout Oath and Law by helping keep our coastline clean, beautiful, and safe for local wildlife. Great job giving back to our community!

10/06/2026

New Hazardous Weather Course: Stay Ready. Stay Safe.

Weather changes in an instant, and trained leaders keep Scouts safe! We are making steady progress toward our 100% goal, moving up from 77.5% to 78.5% of SVMBC direct-contact leaders trained.

All Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, Sea Scout Leaders, and Cub Scout Leaders are encouraged to complete this training by January 1st to keep their registration active.

Complete your training today:
https://training.scouting.org/courses/SCO_800

10/05/2026

Wood Badge Reunion & Beading Ceremony

Calling all Wood Badge alumni! Reconnect with your patrol mates, meet fellow Wood Badgers, and celebrate our Scouting leaders.

We will introduce the 2027 course staff, host a group beading ceremony, and wrap up with a fun social hour. Bring your own picnic lunch, drinks, and lawn games!

Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: PacSky Palo Alto Service Center
Cost: Free
Please register in advance:https://scoutingevent.com/055-wbreunion2026

Note for Graduates: If you would like to be beaded at the event, please contact your Troop Guide in advance.