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“We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.”
– John Hope Franklin
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Recent 583 News
Update to the Guide to Safe Scouting about 18 year old program participants – Please read
18 – 20 Adult Leader/Program Participant Policy 17-year-old* youth members transitioning to an adult leader (Scouts BSA), Camp Staff or adult program participant (Order of the Arrow, Venturing and Sea Scouts) upon their 18th birthday may continue to participate while their adult application and CBC are processed, but this period shall not exceed 30 days. These individuals […]
Congratulations to Ship 26 for earning the Sea Scout National Flagship Award!
In 2002, to honor the 90th anniversary of Sea Scouts, BoatUS, the nation’s largest recreational boating organization, instituted the annual Sea Scout National Flagship Award. This recognizes the Sea Scout Ships that excel in all areas of Sea Scouting. Additional ships that exhibit excellence in their Sea Scout program can be selected for the National Flagship […]
Be Prepared for the National Day of Prayer
As we approach the first Thursday in May (5/2/24), we stand on the brink of a significant occasion deeply rooted in the fabric of American history and tradition—the National Day of Prayer. It is a day when our nation collectively turns its thoughts towards the divine, seeking guidance, solace, and unity through prayer. Understanding the Significance […]
2024 Baden Powell Award
Baden Powell has challenged all of us to deliver “the promise of Scouting”. We can all deliver that promise by operating a quality unit. A unit that has a well-funded budget, so that Scout can go and do and experience all that Scouting has to offer. A unit that has a strong and challenging program. […]
Cub Scouts of Pack 55: On a Mission to Meet Governor Abbott
The tradition of scouting has long stood as a beacon of character-building and adventure. Recently, the eager Cub Scouts of Pack #55 embarked on a unique journey—to meet none other than the esteemed Texas Governor, Greg Abbott. As the dust settled on their memorable encounter, Cubmaster Nick Desnoyer shared insights into the pack’s remarkable experience. […]
Eclipse is happening April 8th!
Do you have the special glasses so you can see the eclipse without hurting your eyes?! You can purchase them from the council office! ONLY $1.50/piece Order them online and pick up at the council office These glasses are both ISO and CE certified safe for direct solar viewing anytime. Click here to buy the glasses! ALSO!!! Get […]
Service Center Info
Alamo Area Council
2226 N.W. Military Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78213-1894
Main Office: 210-341-8611
General Email info@AlamoAreaBSA.org
Find the AAC staff directory HERE
Alamo Area Council Service Center Hours
Monday -Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Closed Fridays
NOTE: The office is closed for a full staff meeting the second Thursday of March, May, September, and November, from 11am – 1pm.
THIS BUILDING DOES NOT HAVE PUBLIC RESTROOMS AT THIS TIME.
2024 Scheduled Closures:
New Years – January 1
MLK Day – January 15
Presidents Day – February 19
Good Friday – March 29
Memorial Day – May 27
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – September 2
Thanksgiving Day – afternoon of November 27 & November 28
Christmas Day – December 25
Winter Break – December 26-31
Inclement Weather Plan:
The Alamo Area Council adheres to the emergency closures of NEISD.
Camp Property Hours
2024 Alamo Area Council Camp Property Closures:
Camps are closed every Monday and Tuesday
2024 Scheduled Camp Closures:
March 29-31
November 28-December1
December 25
Musselman Scout Shop
General Information
Located inside the Alamo Area Council Service Center
Phone: 210-341-8611 option 2
General email: musselmanscoutshop@scouting.org
Shop Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 2:00pm
SHOP ONLINE – CLICK HERE