ADVENTURE AWAITS
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"We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey."
– John Hope Franklin
Upcoming Adventures in the 583
Recent 583 News
Honoring a True Good Scout: Paul E. McSween Recognized at 43rd Annual Good Scout Award Luncheon
Scouting America, Alamo Area Council proudly hosted the 43rd Annual Good Scout Award Luncheon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, celebrating the outstanding service and leadership of Paul E. McSween III, Chairman of Jefferson Bank. Established in 1982, the Good Scout Award is the Council’s highest community honor, presented each year to individuals who exemplify the […]
Scouts Provide 1,782 Meals To Our Neighbors
As of October 31, 2025, the Scouts of the Alamo Area Council have collected 2,139 pounds of food for our community—enough to provide an estimated 1,782 meals for families in need. Food banks and hunger relief organizations, such as Feeding America, often use a standard conversion based on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines: 1.2 pounds […]
Keep the Adventure Going — Renew Your Scouting Membership Today!
2025 has been full of adventure, growth, and memories for Scouts of all ages. Alamo Area Council Scouts were BUSY! They explored the outdoors at camp, raced Pinewood Derby cars, helped feed families through Scouting for Food, led Eagle projects, and learned new hobbies and skills. All of this was accomplished surrounded by friends and […]
Scouting for Food: A Fresh Approach to Fighting Hunger
This year, the Alamo Area Council is rolling out a new and flexible way for units to participate in the Scouting for Food campaign—using door hangers instead of bags. We know every unit is different, and this change is designed to empower YOU to serve your community in the way that works best for your […]
Scouting Membership Renewals
Can you believe it’s already been two years since Scouting America introduced the 12-month membership program? Before this change, Scouts and leaders who joined in the fall paid prorated dues and then had to turn around and pay again during the big December renewal. Thankfully, those days are behind us! Now, families simply renew once […]
Scouting Service Opportunity: Supporting Flood Recovery in Kerr County
Scouting is built on service. When disaster strikes, Scouts step forward to help their communities rebuild. Just miles from our own Bear Creek Scout Camp, Kerr County continues to recover from devastating flash floods that have claimed more than 100 lives and damaged thousands of homes. ReachGlobal Crisis Response, a disaster relief organization, is mobilizing […]
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