Welcome to the Yolano District

Serving Scouting in the communities of Davis, Woodland, Dixon, Winters, Vacaville, West Sacramento, Clarksburg, Rio Vista, and Esparto

Where Scouts have fun while learning about the outdoors, responsibility, citizenship, nature and a whole lot more. Scouts are grouped by age and maturity level, gaining in experience and responsibility as they grow. Click on the "Join Scouting" tab above for information on age requirements and joining.

THE AIMS AND METHODS OF BOY SCOUTING:
The Scouting program has four specific objectives, commonly referred to as the "Aims of Scouting." They are character development, citizenship training, leadership, and mental and personal fitness.

Yolano District is responsible for carrying out four standard functions: membership, finance, program, and  Unit Service.

NEW: Yolano District Calendar - Click Link

National BSA COVID-19 FAQ

Check Out the May 2022 Newsletter

Yolano District May 2022 Newsletter

Next Yolano District Connections - August 18, 2022 (But Join the District Huddle on Thursday, July 21st at 7PM at Hall Park in Dixon)

Minutes for Most Recent Meeting Here

Minutes for Past Meetings Here

August's District Connections Meeting will be in person at the Woodland Log Cabin (515 Lincoln Ave., Woodland, CA 95695). It is Leader Appreciation Night.

48th Annual "Swing a Club For Scouting" Benefit Golf Tournament - June 13, 2022

Details Page

Registration

Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom, premier private golf course

7:00 AM Registration & Driving Range Open

8:0 AM Shotgun Start

For questions, please contact Dave Hagar at 916 494-3460 or David.Hagar@scouting.org or Ale Reiher at Ale.Reiher@scouting.org

Yolano District Camp Carswell (Cub Scout Twilight Camp) - June 15-17, 2022 5:30 - 9:00 PM

Download flyer

Register Here - Submit paperwork by Friday, June 10

Yolano Twilight Camp Page Here

Grasslands Regional Park 30475 County Road 104 (Mace Blvd. 3.5 miles south of Davis)

For more info, contact
Program Director, Kelly Winchester (kellyjwinchester@gmail.com) Camp Director, Janis Cooke (cooke@muircommons.org) For all general questions about Yolano District Camp Carswell Twilight Camp: campcarswell@ydbsa.org

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training June/July, 2022

Flyer

NYLT Leadership Academy July 10-16, 2022

Flyer

Yolano District Pinewood Derby at the Pack-O-Ree July 21, 2022 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Hall Park, Dixon

Flyer

Hosted by Pack 253 (Dixon) Cub master John Decker (Contact with questions)

Next Shooting Sports Weekend September 9-11, 2022

See more planing details on page three of the March 2022 Newsletter

Will be held at Camp Lassen. Registration will be on GEC site in April

GEC Shooting Sports Events Page

IOLS & BALOO Outdoor Training Saturday October 15-16, 2022

NorCal Adventure Center, Dobbins

Registration to become live soon at https://www.gec-bsa.org/event/2905733

Autumn in the Park October 21, 2022

Location: Central Park in downtown Davis

Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Lots of activities hosted by Packs, Crews, Troops. Contact Rod Nishikawa, rodnishikawa@gmail.com

GEC is Planning a STEM Saturday in the Fall of 2022

1.     GEC needs a Troop that would be willing to host/organized the event. The Troop will need:
2.     access to a facility with 15-20 classrooms/learning space
3.     STEM merit badge counselors who are available and trained to teach the class
4.     Volunteers to help with registration and other administrative duties

Questions or for assistance, contact the STEM Committee
a.     Kim Olsen, kjolsen@ucdavis.edu
b.     Ramon Gomez, blindedscience@gmail.com

25th World Scout Jamboree 2023

Registration is now open. See more planing details on page two of the March 2022 Newsletter

Yolano Merit Badge Counselor Notes

Email from Yolano Advancement Chair, Linda Paumer on January 30, 2022 (Click to download)

Current Adult Leader & Youth Training

Council Training Webpage

Updated Unit Directory

List of Units and Their Webpages

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Community Advisory Committee -  When Information comes in, read more on the new Community Advisory Committee page (Under Program⇒Service).

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