Welcome to the Adventure of Scouting!

The Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, serves youth in the counties of Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk and Sumter.

The Gulf Ridge Council is funded through Friends of Scouting, Popcorn Sales, Special Events, United Way, Suncoast Combined Federal Campaign and the Endowment Fund.

Come Join Us! The Gulf Ridge Council New Cub Scout Leader! Cub Scout Games Exploring Training

What's New

Pre-registration has begun for Winter Camp. Register now to secure your spots!

Registration has begun for the World Jamboree in Sweden. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for your Boy Scout.

What is the Campmaster Corps? Become a member . . . more

Go to the Gulf Ridge Council 100th Anniversary site for information on the Historical Merit Badge program.

If you are having any issues with filling out online forms or registrations, please clear your browser cache to prevent any further problems.

Project C.O.P.E. is running at Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation. Bring your troop or crew out for this fun, challenging team experience.

2010 scholarship applications for Eagle Scouts are now available through NESA. Please visit the site to use the correct form and be eligible to be considered. Applicants with the incorrect form will not be considered.

Thank You to Saint Leo University


The Gulf Ridge Council would like to thank Saint Leo University for their support as the presenting sponsor for the 100th Anniversary Council Camporee. To find out more about Saint Leo University, click on their logo below.

Saint Leo University


Play for Real View our Year Round Program Guide and "Play for Real!!"

The Scouter
Scouter, Summer Edition, is now available.

Gulf Ridge Eletter


If you are not receiving the Gulf Ridge Council Eletter, click on the envelope below and sign up. This is a weekly newsletter that brings you the most up-to-date information available.

Aquatics Information has been updated for 2009 as of 11/2/2009.

100th Anniversary of Scouting


100th Anniversary of Scouting
Many activities are planned for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. You can be a part of this great celebration.
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Site Map and Search Engine


A site map and a search engine have been added to assist with finding information.

Online Local Tour Permits


Local Tour Permits can now be processed online through My Scouting. You will find instructions and a manual on our site.

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Events and Activities

Calendar

September
10-12 Aquatics Skills Training
11 Scout Surge
18 Seminole Brotherhood Day
18 College of Commissioner Science
24-26 Wood Badge Weekend #1
26 Scout Day with the Rays

October
1-3 Mini Camp - Online Registration is now available by unit.
2 Dodgeball Tournament
2 Aquatics Skills Training
13 Council Program Committee
15-17 Wood Badge Weekend #2
15 Sporting Clays Tournament
15 Winter Haven Golf Tournament
22-24 Spook-O-Ree
23 Merit Badge Academy
Please check for updates.
24 Scout Night with the Lightning
29-31 Cayo Costa

November
6 Health and Safety Academy
6 Loopapalooza
5-7 Mini Camp
12-14 Council Camporee

December
5 Scout Day wiht the Buccaneers
26-30 Winter Camp

Download a pdf version of the Council Calendar - May 2010 through December 2011. Last updated 5/20/2010. Go to the real time Calendar for the most current updates.

Youth Protection Changes


Important changes have come about on Youth Protection Training Policies.
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Crisis Management information for your unit.

CubCast

The Value of Scouting