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Ready to Lead: Hands-On Help for New (and Growing) Cub Scout Leaders
Are you stepping into a leadership role in Cub Scouting—or thinking about it? Ready to Lead is a half-day, in-person course designed to give you the tools, confidence, and ideas you need to lead a successful den or help your Pack thrive. Whether you just turned in your application or already have some experience, this […]
Pack Recruitment: Be Prepared!
Leaders, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming Meet the Teacher Night/Open Houses at your local schools. This is a great opportunity to get in front of the majority of the school’s population to collect contact information from interested families. If you haven’t already, reach out to your local school or PTO and ask […]
Scouting America, Alamo Area Council, is pleased to announce the selection of Ryan Harris as Scout Executive
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Ryan Harris as the new Scout Executive of the Alamo Area Council, effective July 16, 2025. Ryan brings nearly 30 years of accomplished leadership experience in business operations, technology, and team development, most recently serving as an Assistant Vice President at USAA. In that role, he […]
Cub Scout Pack 502, Chick-fil-A Vineyard, and South Texas Blood & Tissue Rally the Community
San Antonio, Texas — May 10, 2025 On a bright Saturday morning, Cub Scout Pack 502 from Vineyard Ranch Elementary put the Scout slogan “Do a Good Turn Daily” into action—teaming up with South Texas Blood & Tissue and the brand-new Chick-fil-A Vineyard to host a community blood drive. What began with a modest target […]
McGimsey Scout Park Pool Gets a Major Makeover Thanks to the Hirsch Family Fund
May 1, 2025 Big things are happening at McGimsey Scout Park this summer — and it all starts at the pool. 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 […]
2025 – Alamo Area Council 583 Pinewood Derby Championship Race Report
March 30, 2025 The Alamo Area Council 583 Pinewood Derby Championship roared into action on March 30th, bringing together Scouts and their families for a thrilling day of competition, creativity, and camaraderie. Held at McGimsey Scout Park, this annual event showcased the engineering prowess and racing spirit of participants across various dens, with handcrafted […]
Service Center Info
Alamo Area Council
2226 N.W. Military Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78213-1894
Main Office: 210-341-8611
General Email info@AlamoAreaBSA.org
Find the AAC staff directory HERE
Alamo Area Council Service Center Hours
Monday -Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
NOTE: The office is closed for a full staff meeting the second Thursday of March, May, September, and November, from 11am – 1pm.
2025 Scheduled Closures:
New Years – January 1
MLK Day – January 20
Presidents Day – February 17
Good Friday – April 18
Memorial Day – May 26
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – September 1
Thanksgiving Day – afternoon of November 26 & November 27
Christmas Day – December 25
Winter Break – December 26-31
Inclement Weather Plan:
The Alamo Area Council adheres to the emergency closures of NEISD.
Camp Property Hours
2025 Alamo Area Council Camp Property Closures:
Camps are closed every Monday and Tuesday
2025 Scheduled Camp Closures:
April 18-21
November 27-December1
December 25
Musselman Scout Shop
General Information
Located inside the Alamo Area Council Service Center
Phone: 210-341-8611 option 2
General email: musselmanscoutshop@scouting.org
Shop Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 2:00pm
SHOP ONLINE – CLICK HERE
