Celebrate this year's theme, "World of Scouting," by hosting a booth where your Scouts take the lead in planning activities and displaying their hard work for the entire community! Hosting a booth is a powerful learning experience that builds teamwork and leadership, providing the perfect stage to show local families what Scouting is all about while earning your unit credit toward the Commissioner’s Challenge. (See below for the exciting details!)
The Messengers of Peace Award recognizes individuals who participate in a Messengers of Peace project (service project). This is open to all program levels. A global service project program carried out by Scouts throughout the world. The program inspires a culture of peace and dialogue for mutual understanding, promotes service initiatives led by Scouts, supports the development of young people affected by conflict, and connects Scouts worldwide through a global network of millions of Messengers of Peace. The award is a ring emblem worn around the World Crest.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us in celebrating the retirement of our Scout Executive,
Eric Tarbox
Join the celebration on February 27th
Details coming soon! Save the Date.
Commissioners Challenge 2026
Unlock a full year of free cloth rank badges, merit badges, and belt loops for your unit by completing the Commissioner’s Challenge! By meeting goals like hosting a Scout-O-Rama booth or hitting your Friends of Scouting target, your unit earns these essential recognitions at no cost from the Scout Shop—helping you save funds for even more adventures.
Planning a Blue & Gold or Court of Honor? Invite a Friends of Scouting presenter to your next meeting to show how your support keeps local Scouting accessible and powers our premier facilities! Booking a presentation by Feb 15th is a key step toward earning theCommissioner’s Challenge (free rank advancement!), and all gifts are tax-deductible. Contact your District Professional to schedule a presentation.
Don’t miss this all-inclusive opportunity at Camp Hi-Sierra, where we offer a 3:1 instructor ratio and guaranteed placement in five Eagle-required merit badges like Citizenship in Society and Personal Management. We are already over half full, so act now to lock in the $775 price before it increases at the end of March! This will sell out! Your all-inclusive registration covers food, tenting, and fees—with optional round-trip busing available for $825—ensuring your Scout stays on the fast track to Eagle while still enjoying activities such as forging, climbing, and stargazing.
Give your incoming Webelos and AOL Scouts the confidence to transition into Scouts BSA with this high-energy overnight adventure at Camp Hi-Sierra! From conquering the massive climbing tower and earning the Aquanaut badge in the river to mastering culinary skills and stargazing at the observatory, your 4th or 5th grader will gain life-saving skills and lifelong memories—plus, stress-free round-trip transportation is available!
Donate your old clothes, shoes, books, and small household items to Goodwill on Saturday, February 14, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1900 The Alameda in San Jose. Your tax-deductible donations directly support the 2026 National Jamboree! We accept clothing, accessories, e-waste, and small appliances. Please note that we cannot accept furniture, mattresses, liquids, or items over 50 lbs. Flyer hereor contact nursetrena@gmail.com for more info
Give us one day, and we’ll give you a year of success!
Price Increase on 2/8!
Join us at Santa Clara High School on March 7th for our premier one-day training event featuring over 100 classes and curated learning tracks designed to give you fresh ideas and practical skills. Register by February 8th to secure the $25 early-bird price and choose from specialized tracks for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or administrative tools to ensure your most successful Scouting year yet!
Join us on April 18th at Camp Chesebrough for a day of adventure! Scouts will enjoy sports, team-building, crafts, and classic favorites like BB guns, Archery, and Slingshots.
This is a perfect opportunity for your Pack to get into nature and make lasting memories.
Whether it is your first time at Camp Chesebrough or somewhere that feels like home to you, this one-day camp event is an open invitation for all. We can’t wait for you to join us!
We have special Superhero-themed Cub Placemats available for your upcoming Blue & Gold, Pinewood Derby, or Pack meetings to add some action to your table! Even better, let us arrange a fun, interactive presentation about our 2026 Cub Scout Day Camp and Webelos Camp for your next gathering. A professional staff member will answer parents’ questions, showcase the adventure, and lead a fun activity for the kids!
Bonus for Cub families in attendance: every presentation includes a raffle for an EXTRA discount on Cub Day Camp! The more families who show up, the bigger the prize! Keep reading to sign up for Cub Camps!
Join us for action-packed day camps at Stevens Creek and History Park ($600/week). New this year: History Park Week #2 now features a BSA Scout option! Older Scouts can earn Merit Badges or work on Trail to First Class requirements.
For Webelos and AOLs, don't miss our specialized transition camp at Camp Hi-Sierra (July 2–4, $300) with optional $30 transportation. Payment plan: Lock in your spot today with a $100 deposit and pay the balance in February and April!
Ready, aim, fire! Join us at Camp Chesebrough on March 14 for a day of Archery, Air-powered BB, and Slingshot. This is the perfect chance for Lions through AOLs to earn rank-specific Shooting Sports adventures that can only be completed at Council events!
When: Morning (8:30 AM) or Afternoon (12:30 PM) sessions.
Who: All Cub Scouts and adult partners (No siblings).
Cost: $55 per session.
Lions may participate in Archery and Slingshot. Check out our other dates in spring!
Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts
NYLT Registration Open Now!
June 21-26 or July 19-24
NYLT is an opportunity for Scouts/Venturers to develop leadership skills that will help them better serve their own units. The training week is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations that demand leadership of self and others. We invite you to be a part of this growth experience!
Unlock the history hiding in your pocket by joining the Cupertino Coin Club on March 7th to earn your Coin Collecting Merit Badge through hands-on guidance from expert numismatists. Scouts will complete requirements, learn to build a collection, and even receive a free one-year membership to the American Numismatic Association—just remember to bring your signed Blue Card and required coins!
This course provides the basics of Archery and BB Gun instruction, range operations, and shooting skills so you can run an effective Archery or BB Gun program for Cub Scouts and Webelos. Graduates of this course will be qualified as Archery, BB Gun, and Sling Shot Range Masters and may run a Range at a Cub Camp or other Council event if accompanied by at least one additional adult age 21 or over.
Scoutmaster Basic Leader Training- South Counil
Master the patrol method and essential leadership skills at the Presidio of Monterey Scout Lodge on Saturday, March 14th, during this comprehensive, in-person training session. Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters—and highly recommended for all adult leaders—this $40 course includes lunch, the Troop Leader Guidebook, and vital preparation for the upcoming April outdoor skills weekend!
Take your Scouting adventure to new heights with Climbing Instructor Training. The Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council and the Cal-Neva Climbing Collaboration are offering two great opportunities:
Level 1 Training: February 20-21, 2026 – Camp Chesebrough - Gain the skills to support climbing activities under a Level 2 instructor. Perfect for adults and older Scouts (16+).
Life in Silicon Valley can be stressful for everyone, including youth. Balancing school, sports, activities, and friends amidst a world that we adults find challenging can indeed be overwhelming for our youth. This webinar gives us, as adult Scout volunteers, tools to recognize signs of emotional stress in our youth and within our families. We will also cover and provide training on how to conduct a guided conversation that can help our youth stay safe from the effects of mental and emotional stress. Led by Scouter and founder of beingwellca.org, Graham Wiseman. This is for Adult Volunteers.
Sharpen your skills at the Northern California College of Commissioner Science! This comprehensive training is open to all Scouters and professionals looking to support their units better.
When: February 28, 2026 | 8 AM – 4 PM
Where: Burlingame, CA (Plumber & Pipefitters Training Center)
Format: In-person (includes lunch/networking) with a limited hybrid option for select tracks.
Check out thefull course catalog via the link below to find your perfect classes!
Help us supercharge this year’s popcorn campaign by taking a quick three-minute survey to share what motivates your Scouts and what tools would make selling easier for your unit! Your feedback will directly shape our 2026 incentives and training, and we can’t wait to reveal the results and our new strategy with you at the University of Scouting on March 7th.
Grab your board shorts and join us for an epic Canadian Beach Party on February 28th at 5:00 PM as we celebrate our top popcorn sellers and Scouting America at the San Jose Barracuda Scout Night! Every Scout in attendance at Tech CU Arena will receive a custom patch, so come ready to enjoy the game and be recognized for your hard work! 🏝️🏒
Want to see what the media is saying about Scouting?
We've got links to Media Coverage from the past couple of years that show what an amazing job our Scouts and Scouters are doing in our community. Click here to see Scouting in the news!
Know of any media or publications that we are missing? Please send it to marketing@svmbc.org! We would love to see it!
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America, 1900 The Alameda, Suite #100, San Jose, CA 95126, 408-638-8300
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