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Welcome to the Monterey Bay Area Council:

The Monterey Bay Area Council has been serving youth in the counties of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito on California's beautiful Central Coast since 1933. The Council serves youth from first grade through age 20 in our traditional program and in the subsidiary entitled Learning for Life. The Council Officers, Board, Staff, and Volunteers are all committed, through the objectives and goals of our business plan, to achieve our Mission:

Our Mission Statement: “To create a brighter future for our diverse communities by sharing Scouting’s positive core values with all the youth and families of our Tri-County Area.”

Current News!

A Shining Light Across America,

July 31, 2010, Nationwide

www.ustream.tv/shininglight

On Saturday, July 31, 2010, the entire Scouting family will be able take part in a historic nationwide broadcast, "A Shining Light Across America," from the 100th Anniversary National Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Virginia
"The Shining Light" broadcast will be available via satellite and via Webcast starting with the Jamboree Arena Pre-Show festivities at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The highlight of the broadcast — the spectacular Centennial Celebration Show — will begin at 8 p.m. EDT, and will conclude at approximately 10:30 p.m. EDT.

Dad and Lad Weekend Flyer

Council Newsletters and Calendar

Important Links
BSA National Homepage
BSA Supply Division online retail store
Scouting Forms
OA Esselen Lodge 531
2010 BSA National Jamboree
My Scouting (For Online Trainings, Advancement, and Tour Permits)