Welcome to the Pacific Skyline Council, BSA
Serving Scouts on the San Francisco Peninsula
Activities - click here to learn more
Cub-On
May 18-20, June 15-17, Aug 24-26, 2012
Memorial Day Grave Decoration
May 26, 2012 & June 2, 2012
Cub-Parent Weekend
June 2-3, Sep 15-16, 2012
Cub Scout Summer Day Camp
Various dates in June & July 2012
Cub Cruise
July 14, 2012
Webelos X-treme
Sep 22, 2012
National Jamboree, 2013
Training - click here to learn more
Basic Archery Instructors' Course
May 19, 2012
Boy Scout Position-Specific Training
Mar 31, 2012 -or- Apr 24, May 1, and May 8, 2012
Range Safety Officer Training
June 9, 2012
Wood Badge
Starts Aug 25, 2012
Funding - click here to learn more
Merit Badge Sponsorship Program |
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COUNCIL NEWS |
We'll be CLOSED on:
Mon, May 28, 2012 - Foster City and Palo Alto offices and shops will be closed for Memorial Day.
Wed, July 4, 2012 - Foster City and Palo Alto offices and shops will be closed for Independence Day. |
 Our 2012 Resource Guide is here! Click here (updated 4/5/12) to download it (6mb).
Download by section - Quick Facts, Scoutreach, Our Camps, Cub Scout Programs, Boy Scout Programs, Sea Scout Programs, Venturing Programs, Exploring Programs, Resources, Training (updated 4/5/12), Merit Badge Counselors, Youth Protection, Eagle Engagement, Fair Share, Financing, Merit Badge Sponsorship Program, Support Our Camps/Council, Generic Registration Form
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2011 Annual Report - Click here to download (1.6mb). |
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Check out our new Aquatics Resource Guide. It includes the BSA's aquatics safety policies, leadership training programs, merit badge requirements, special award requirements, belt loops and sports pins requirements, and a special section on where to do aquatics activities locally and tips from some our council's own aquatics merit badges counselors! Click here to download (1.4mb). |
eNews Archive - Click here to view past emails and eNews |
| OUR PROGRAMS |
The Pacific Skyline Council is the foremost youth-serving organization in the peninsula region of the San Francisco Bay Area. We aim to help young people develop character, citizenship and fitness in a way that is fun and engaging for all.
Our service area includes the areas from Daly City (San Mateo County) down to Mountain View (northern Santa Clara County), including communities such as: South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, and Pescadero. |
Scouting provides multiple opportunities for youth of various ages:
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 Cub Scouts |
Boys in the 1st-5th grades, or 7-10 years of age |
 Boy Scouts |
Boys who earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10; or who are 11 but not yet 18 |
 Venturers |
Young men and women who are 14 years, or 13 and have completed the eighth grade, and not yet 21 |
 Exploring |
Part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old |
 Sea Scouts |
A specialized segment of the Venturing Program teaches boating skills and maritime heritage. For young men and women ages 14-20. |
Learn more about each of these programs by clicking our " Programs " link at top of page.