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We had an action-packed day with over 200 attendees at our Bike Rodeo at Stonewstown Galleria on May 10! This event was all about fun, learning, and safety for youth and the community and included bike safety training, bike rack training with SFMTA, CPR training, adaptive bicycling, and more 🚲
This event represented what scouting is all about: enhancing skills, building confidence, and fostering a love for outdoor adventures. Can't wait to see even more youth and community members next year! đź‘‹
Huge thank you to Paul Lanzi for organizing this event with many city officials and agencies. đź‘Ź
See our Facebook and Instagram posts with more pictures and a detailed recap of this event. Please like and share the posts to boost our social accounts to a wider audience.
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For All Adults
May District Roundtable Recap
May 20 @ 7 pm via Zoom
At Roundtable in May, we received a great presentation from Troop 29 about their quadrennial Japan Trip (most recently in 2023) and heard about the "Scout-O" orienteering challenge, coming up on October 26 with the Bay Area Orienteering Club. Last, we had a rich discussion about unit communication techniques (whiteboards for events, Band, Slack, text messages, emails, etc.) with some new tips for everyone.
IN PERSON: BALOO and IOLS Training Mega Super Regional List
Various Dates
Need to complete BALOO training so your Cub Scout Pack can go camping? Want to tackle IOLS to complete your ASM/Scoutmaster Position-specific training? Well, you're in luck -- this is the MEGA list of all regional offerings currently available. You will find this list NOWHERE ELSE.
Don't procrastinate in signing up as these trainings WILL fill up!
IOLS 2025 - for Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmasters
The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of Scouting America... but it's also just a lot of plain 'ol FUN! Scouters from Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers, and district and council Scouters all are welcome -- and belong here. Note that the next offering won't be until Fall 2026. So far we have 4 scouters from Golden Gate District signed up -- will you join us?
Historic Exhibit Including Troop 3 (Through May 31)
Veterans Building Building
A historic exhibit focused on Chinese Americans in Military Service will be on display at the Veterans Building Building (401 Van Ness Ave, SF) until May 31. Admission is free. The exhibit features a cabinet of items from Troop 3 and the personal collection of Hap Velleno; see a few photos here.
New Event: Fourth of July Parade - All Scouts Invited
July 4 @ Sunset Dunes Park (Noriega St), 11:45am-2pm
Celebrate the 4th of July with a good old-fashioned neighborhood parade!
12–2 PM (marchers arrive no later than 11:45 am)
Scouts are encouraged to wear their Class A uniforms -- show your Scouting Spirit!
The scouting group will meet at Noriega St; the parade route goes from Noriega St to to Lawton St through the Sunset Dunes Park (formerly Great Highway).
March alongside your neighbors, a marching band, and a classic fire truck as we make our way from Noriega (starting at noon) to Lawton, where the fun continues.
Stick around for bounce houses, face painting, live music, bubble play, and apple pie—all set against our beautiful coastal backdrop.
Weeks of June 9 - July 14 @ Sea Scout Base, San Francisco
Incoming 6th through 9th grade campers spend every day exploring the best the San Francisco waterfront has to offer! Each day participants will learn the basics of kayaking, outrigger canoeing, and sailing on our fleet of traditional craft at San Francisco Sea Scouts Base. Campers meet at the Base in Aquatic Park for hands-on boating with a team of Sea Scout leaders and counselors, learning boating skills and safety procedures. They also have games and activities on our lawn, on the beach, and explore the sites like the Maritime Museum.
On June 29, scouts, friends and family are all invited to march in the Scouts for Equality – Golden Gate contingent. We march in the family/community section of the parade and ALL are welcome! Email Wendell Baker to register.
ScoutZone @ Sunday Streets
October 19 @ Excelsior District
Save the date! This year's ScoutZone will be at the Sunday Streets in the Excelsior District (along Mission St) on Sunday, October 19. We'll have another great event, and it's a fantastic time to recruit new scouts into your unit! Each Pack, Troop, Ship, Post, Crew and Club is invited to host a fun activity!
Cub Scouts
FILLING UP: Camp Yunakin (Cub Day Camp) Registration
June 16-20 @ Golden Gate Park
Join us for our incredible Cub Scout Day Camp from June 16th to 20th 2025 in Golden Gate Park! This Cub Camp is open to all youth entering the 1st – 5th Grade in Fall 2026.
The Den Meeting Activity Card Deck is a valuable resource for Cub Scout leaders to plan and conduct Den Meetings. The cards provide instructions for games, skill-building activities, and crafts related to specific adventure or rank requirements. These decks assist Den Leaders in organizing fun, engaging, and educational meetings for the Scouts. Learn more by watching this recent video.
Scouts BSA
Service (+Fun) Opportunity: SF Marathon
June 22 @ Presidio
Service Opportunity with a Valued Community Partner For decades, The Guardsmen—a nonprofit, all-volunteer group—has helped send Scouts to camp. Last year alone, they funded camperships shared with over 100 Scouts. This year, they’re doing even more. Now it’s our turn to support them. On Saturday, June 22, they are hosting a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in the Presidio, ending at Crissy Field. With over 4,000 runners expected, they’re asking for Scout volunteers to hand out water, medals, cheer runners on, and support key race operations. This is a fantastic way to:
Robin Praegar, District Chair, will be running the race himself to raise Friends of Scouting Community dollars. If you'd like to join him, sign up here: Register for the Race
Last week, our OA Village hosted the first-ever roundtable for Senior Youth Leaders in our District (Troop Senior Patrol Leaders, Venture Crew Presidents, Sea Scout Boatswains, etc.). Youth from Troop 3, Troop 15, Crew 21, Troop 29, Troop 88, Troop 343, and Troop 333 attended and had a great discussion about event calendaring and collaboration.
Sunday, October 12 - Fleet Week at the Sea Scout Base
Saturday, October 18 - Jamboree On The Air / Jamboree On The Internet (JOTA/JOTI)
Sunday, October 19 - Scout Zone @ Excelsior Sunday Streets
Sunday, October 26 - Bay Area Orienteering Championships "Scout-O" (all ages)
Key 3 Corner
Featured this month: Robin Praeger, District Chair
Win! Win! Win!
Popcorn sales are back—and in the Golden Gate District, it can be a win-win-win for all involved!
Selling popcorn gives Scouts a chance to develop real-world skills like salesmanship, communication, and confidence. Whether they’re pitching to neighbors, staffing a storefront, or sharing their online link, Scouts are learning—and earning. They can raise money for individual adventures like summer camp or high adventure trips, while also contributing to the success of their troop.
Popcorn is a key fundraising tool that helps units fund their programs. From gear and badges to outings and service projects, popcorn provides the support units need. Last year, Troop 415 had a great experience selling popcorn—earning money and building team spirit along the way. With stronger participation, every unit in GGD can earn -- our Popcorn Kernel can share all of the financial details.
Popcorn sales mean greater visibility for Scouting in SF along with critical funding. Alongside Friends of Scouting (FOS), popcorn is an essential part of meeting the Golden Gate District’s financial goals. Last year, GGD saw limited participation—but this year, we’re ready to change that!
We’re thrilled to announce that Suzanne Garbo from Troop 415 will serve as our Popcorn Kernel. Suzanne will lead this year’s effort and is ready to support every unit with tools, training, and enthusiasm to succeed.
Parents Make a Difference Finally, unit leaders: recruit a parent volunteer or two to help coordinate popcorn at the troop or pack level. Parent involvement is one of the keys to a strong, successful sale.
Let’s work together and make 2025 Golden Gate District’s best popcorn season ever!
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