Everything You Need to Deliver an Amazing Den Experience
The Alamo Area Council is excited to announce Cub Scout Adventure Boxes will be available for at the 2025 Scouting Expo on July 30th! Five sets will be available for immediate pickup by a drawing at the event, so register for the Expo now for your chance to win that night!
These den-specific Adventure Boxes are designed to take the guesswork out of planning your Cub Scout year. Each box is packed with the supplies needed to complete all the required adventures for rank advancement—from Lions through Arrow of Light—along with helpful guides, schedules, and suggestions for electives.
Whether you’re a brand-new Den Leader or a seasoned pro, these boxes will make your job easier and your meetings more engaging. From hands-on activities to thoughtful discussions, everything is ready to go—just bring your enthusiasm and your Scouts!
🔍 Details at a Glance
A representative from each Pack should plan to attend and pick up the full set of boxes (one box per den level). You’ll sign for your Pack’s materials at pickup.
Each Adventure Box includes:
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All supplies needed to complete the required adventures for each rank.
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A copy of the Scout Oath and Scout Law printed on the outside of the box—perfect for opening ceremonies.
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Den leader support materials and guides.
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Online resources to help leaders and new parents alike.
Where to Pick Up:
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Scouting Expo on July 30th (Register HERE)
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Marketing & Growth Workshop on July 26th (Register HERE)
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Sign up for a pickup time at the Council Service Center at SignUpGenius Link
📦 Included Adventures by Rank:
Lions (Kindergarten)
Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Run on the Run, King of the Jungle, Lion’s Roar, & Lion’s Pride
Tigers (1st Grade)
Bobcat, Tigers in the Wild, Tiger Bites, Team Tiger, Tiger’s Roar, & Tiger Circles
Wolves (2nd Grade)
Bobcat, Paws on the Path, Council Fire, Safety in Numbers, Footsteps, & Running with the Pack
Bears (3rd Grade)
Bobcat, Bear Habitat, Bear Strong, Paws for Action, Standing Tall, & Fellowship
Webelos (4th Grade)
Bobcat, Webelos Walkabout, Stronger-Faster-Stronger, My Community, My Safety, My Family
Arrow of Light (5th Grade)
Bobcat, Outdoor Adventurer, Personal Fitness, Citizenship, First Aid, Duty to God
🛠️ Why Adventure Boxes?
These boxes are more than just a collection of supplies—they’re a tool to elevate the Scouting experience. By providing consistent, quality programming resources, we’re helping ensure that every Scout has the opportunity to advance, grow, and thrive in their Cub Scout journey.
Don’t miss out—make sure your Pack is represented at the Expo to claim your Adventure Boxes and set your Dens up for a successful year of Scouting!
📩 Questions? Contact your Retention Executive, Vivian Schneider at Vivian.Schneider@Scouting.org for details.
San Antonio, Texas — May 10, 2025
Thanks to a generous donation from the Hirsch Family Fund, the beloved in-ground pool at McGimsey is being resurfaced and undergoing much-needed repairs, just in time for this year’s summer camp season. This improvement is more than just a facelift — it’s the foundation for something bigger.
The pool represents the first step in a legacy of generosity and vision. And thanks to Ella, Benjamin, that legacy starts this summer — with splashes, smiles, and a whole lot of fun.
On February 4th, 2024, Meara P. of Troop 361 arranged a conservation project for the removal of Johnson grass at McAllister Park through San Antonio Parks & Recreation. Johnson grass, also known as Sorghum halepense, is an invasive grass species from Asia and Northern Africa and reproduces and spreads easily with its roots (rhizomes) and seeds. It adapts in different soils and grows in a variety of places, including cultivated fields, disturbed soils, irrigated ditches, stream bottoms, arable lands, orchards, open wasted grounds, roadsides, pastures, and irrigated canals. Johnson grass is invasive because it creates a monoculture, alters the diversity of an area, affects the ecosystem and animals that rely on diverse grass cultures, and accumulates nitrates to toxic levels and prussic acid causing stress results. In order to remove Johnson grass, the grass must be cut with removal of the seed heads from each plant in order to prevent the plant from growing and spreading, and the seed heads are disposed of into a garbage bag. For approximately two hours, Troop 361 worked on extracting Johnson grass around McAllister Park. San Antonio Parks & Recreation offers several opportunities throughout the year for community volunteers to help with the removal of Johnson grass and will allow Scout troops to schedule their own conservation efforts. More information about conservation volunteer opportunities can be found at https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Parks/Volunteer.
