SCOUTING FOR FOOD 2025
Scouting for Food is every March
Join us in our fight to stop hunger in your local community.
March 1st: Door Hanger Distribution
March 8th: Food Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Programs
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Target and range Sports
Looking for fun sporting activities for your unit!?
Looking for fun sporting activities for your unit!? Your Scout can participate in archery, tomahawk throwing, gun safety, rifle and bb-gun classes! They’ll build confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork! Join in on the fun and compete in our annual GEC Target Sports events! Sign your child up today!
9TH RECONISANCE WING
BEALE
AIR FORCE BASE
SCOUT EXPO 2026
Scouting a New Direction
April 10-12, 2026
The Golden Empire Council is giving Scouts of all ages a chance to try Scouting like never before. In the summer of 2026, Scouts from all over Northern California will meet at Beale Air Force Base for a weekend of fun, games, military and aviation shows, an arena show, a community showcase, a merit badge midway, range and field sports, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout camps, a Fun Run, and Sunday services. Check out our video for our future Expo 2026.
Upcoming Dates:
Planing Meeting June 10, 2025 7:00 PM
3851 North Freeway Blvd. Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834Registration Opens, August 1, 2025
Scout Expo 2012 Highlights
Golden Empire Council hosted the 2012 Extreme Scout Expo at Beale Air Force Base. With over 5,000 participants from all part of Scouting groups.
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Ventures, Explorers, Adult Leaders
The 2026 Scout Expo planning committee has taken great care in creating a special event for Scouts of the Golden Empire Council. Information in the leaders’ guide will help Scouts in your unit have a successful experience at this event. Because 2026 Scout Expo is being held on a military installation, we must take special steps to ensure the security and safety of the property and the participants in the program. Extra attention must be given to entry procedures to guarantee a quick and efficient entrance into Beale Air Force Base. The military has requested that we follow very specific instructions and rules in order for Scouting America to use the facility.
One of the key points that should not be missed is that all registrations for 2026 Scout Expo will be done online. The final registration deadline is January 10th, 2026. Unit Leaders, please work with your unit to ensure that no one misses 2026 Scout Expo. Register early for this great event. There will be no on-site registration for this event.
Remember, this event was planned and organized by volunteers like you. Planning an event of this size has taken many hours, and the spirit of scouting will help make this a special event for all who attend.
Are you interested in offering your assistance to the Scout Expo committee, or do you have questions? If so, please reach out to Michael Speers, the Scout Expo Chairperson, at GECScoutExpo@gmail.com.
Aquatics
Are you an Aquatics Enthusiast!?
We created an Aquatics Committee to ensure that every Scout and adult leader is properly trained on water safety. The goal is to provide the best water experience to every Scouting family in the program. If water safety is your passion this committee is for you! Learn more or sit in on our online meetings every 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM.
Order of the arrow
What is OA!?
The Order of the Arrow is a recognition, awards, and leadership program for Scouts! Here your son or daughter will be recognized for living out the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Your child will grow even stronger as a leader and receive training to take them to the next level. The OA is a model for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Golden Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America! Does your Scout qualify? Find out today!