Boy Scouts of America Celebrate 100th Birthday - February 8, 2010

February 8, 2010 marks the beginning of the centennial year of celebration for the Boy Scouts of America.For nearly 100 years, the BSA has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s young people. The organization is committed to inspire and prepare future generations. Click here for the complete story.

Atlanta Area Council  

The Atlanta Area Council covers 13 metro-Atlanta counties: Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, and Rockdale.

You can call 770.989.8820 to reach our receptionist between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You may dial 770.989.8821 to automatically reach any extension using our Voice mail Auto-Attendant.

The Program Center and Scout Shop hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9AM to 6PM
Tuesday and Thursday - 9AM to 8PM
Saturday - 10AM to 4PM

The Volunteer Service Center mailing address is: 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE - Atlanta, GA 30339

Scout Family Survey

How does Scouting benefit our community? Click here for the 2008 Scout Family Survey. 

Upcoming Events

Boy Scouts of America's 100 Year Anniversary - Feb 8
Join in on the celebration!  Wear your uniform to school and work on February 8th.  Click here to learn more.

Boy Scout Day at the State Capitol - Feb 11
Click here for more information on how to participate in Scout Day at the Capitol. Click here for the official Scout Day at the Capitol Flyer.
*Please note this event is for Boy Scouts only.

Scout Night at the Circus - Feb 14, 18, 19
Click here to get more information on how to participate.

CPR Saturday - March 6
Click here for more information on this training to be CPR Certified. Community welcome!

Scouting for Food - March
Click here to join in the project during the entire month of March.

Silver Beaver Awards Ceremony - March 21
Click here to join us at the Silver Beaver Award Ceremony on March 21. Click here to see the 2009 Silver Beaver Awards Recipients.

Cub Scout Resident Camp - Summer 2010 
Click here for more information.

ScoutFest 2010 - Oct 23
Click here for more information.

News

Scouting is all over the news! As the Boy Scouts of America tunrs 100 Years Old on February 8, 2010, local radio stations, television stations, and papers are reporting on the great work of Scouting. Click here to view some recent coverage.

It's recharter time again.  Click here to access the tutorial which is highly suggested before using the internet recharter system. Click here to access the internet recharter system.

The Promise Newsletter
The Promise Newsletter is now online! Click here to view the Winter 2010 issue. 

Summer Camp Staff
Potential Staff from both in and out-of-council are encouraged to apply. Click here for information on how to apply.