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Alameda Council is one of the seven smallest Boy Scout councils in the United States, serving youth in the city of Alameda. It was first organized in December 1916, shortly after the organization of BSA councils in Berkeley and Oakland, making it the third oldest BSA council in Northern California. It is one of six BSA councils that serve the San Francisco Bay area.
Alameda Council is one of the seven smallest Boy Scout councils in the United States, serving youth in the city of Alameda. It was first organized in December 1916, shortly after the organization of BSA councils in Berkeley and Oakland, making it the third oldest BSA council in Northern California. It is one of six BSA councils that serve the San Francisco Bay area.
Mergeged in June 2020 with Mount Diablo Silverado Council (023) and San Fransisco Bay Area Council (028) to become Golden Gate Area Council (023). The entirety of Alameda Council is now in GGAC - Alameda District.


==Scout Units==
==Scout Units==
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=== Cub Scout Packs ===
=== Cub Scout Packs ===
'''[[Cub Scout| Cub Scouts]]''' holds weekly activities for youth ages 6-10.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
'''[[Cub Scout| Cub Scouts]]''' holds weekly activities for youth ages 6-10.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
* Pack 2 - [http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda]  
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* Pack 8 - Saint Joseph Basilica- ([[Catholic Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Catholic Scouting]]) -  
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* Pack 14 - TDH Engineers  
! scope="col" width="100px" | Pack #
* Pack 78 - Saint Philip Neri - Saint Albert Catholic Church  
! scope="col" width="200px" | Charter Org
* Pack 97 - Bay Area Chinese Bible Church  
! scope="col" width="50px" | Status
* '''[http://pack1015.org/ Pack 1015]''' - [https://alamedaelks.org/ Alameda Elks Lodge BPOE #1015] - Home of the World Record: “Most Cub Scouts in A Tree”  
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* '''[http://alamedapack1076.com/ Pack 1076]''' - [http://www.bhhsdrysdale.com/real-estate-office/146/alameda-office Harbor Bay Realty] -
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| '''Pack 2''' || [http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda] || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Pack 8''' || [ Saint Joseph Basilica] || ([[Catholic Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Catholic Scouting]]) || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Pack 14''' || [TDH Engineers of Alameda] || Active || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Pack 78''' || [ Saint Albert Catholic Church] || ([[Catholic Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Catholic Scouting]])  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Pack 97''' || [http://www.bacbc.org/ Bay Area Chinese Bible Church] || Active || Alameda CA ||
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| '''[http://pack1015.org/ Pack 1015]''' || [https://alamedaelks.org/ Alameda Elks Lodge BPOE #1015] || Active  || Alameda CA ||  Home of the World Record: “Most Cub Scouts in A Tree”  
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| '''[http://alamedapack1076.com/ Pack 1076]''' || [http://www.bhhsdrysdale.com/real-estate-office/146/alameda-office Harbor Bay Realty] || Active  || Alameda CA ||
|}


=== Scout Troops ===
=== Scout Troops ===
'''[[Boy Scout| Boy Scouts]]''' Weekly meetings / monthly outtings / annual summer adventure trips.  Scouting builds life and leadership skills for boys ages 11-17.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
'''[[Boy Scout]]s''' Weekly meetings / monthly outtings / annual summer adventure trips.  Scouting builds life and leadership skills for boys ages 11-17.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
* '''[http://www.alamedatroop2.com/ Troop 2]''' - [http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda] (Mon) - the oldest Boy Scout Troop in the Alameda council, with a long history of excellence and service for more than 95 years.  
 
* Troop 3 - Buena Vista United Methodist Church ([[Methodist Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Methodist Scouting]])-  
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* Troop 6 - Immanuel Lutheran Church  
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* '''[http://www.seafox9.org/ Troop 9]''': [http://www.iyc.org/ Island Yacht Club] - (Wed) Affilated with Scout Ship Sea Fox (see below). Operates as a traditional troop but also works on some Sea Scout requirements.  Joint activities with Sea Scouts.
! scope="col" width="100px" | Troop #
* '''[http://www.troop11alameda.com/ Troop 11]''': [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4362 Rotary Club of Alameda] - Troop 11 is special because we are a tolerant, casual, fun and family-oriented group with an emphasis on doing the right thing and having fun.  
! scope="col" width="200px" | Charter Org
* Troop 73 - First Baptist Church of Alameda  
! scope="col" width="50px" | Status
* Troop 78 - Saint Philip Neri - Saint Albert Catholic Church - ([[Catholic Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Catholic Scouting]]) -  
! scope="col" width="120px" | Location
* Troop 89 - Oakland Machine Works  
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* '''[http://www.troop1015.com/ Troop 1015]''': [https://alamedaelks.org/ Alameda Elks Lodge BPOE #1015] (Tue) - "The Most Active Troop in Alameda". Over 75 years old and having produced nearly 123 Eagle Scouts,
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| '''[http://www.alamedatroop2.com/ Troop 2]''' || [http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda] || Active  || Alameda CA ||  The oldest Boy Scout Troop in the Alameda council, with a long history of excellence and service for more than 100 years.  
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| '''Troop 3''' || Buena Vista United Methodist Church || ([[Methodist Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Methodist Scouting]]) || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Troop 6''' || Immanuel Lutheran Church || ([[Lutheran Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Lutheran Scouting]])  || Alameda CA ||
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|'''[https://www.alamedatroop7.com/ Troop 7]'''
|[http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda]
|Active
|Alameda CA
|First girl Troop in Alameda.
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| '''[http://www.seafox9.org/ Troop 9]''' || [http://www.iyc.org/ Island Yacht Club] || Active || Alameda CA || Affilated with Scout Ship Sea Fox (see below). Operates as a traditional troop but also works on some Sea Scout requirements.  Joint activities with Sea Scouts.
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| '''[http://www.troop11alameda.com/ Troop 11]''' || [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4362 Rotary Club of Alameda] || Active  || Alameda CA || Troop 11 is special because we are a tolerant, casual, fun and family-oriented group with an emphasis on doing the right thing and having fun.  
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| '''Troop 73''' || First Baptist Church of Alameda || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Troop 78''' ||  Saint Philip Neri - Saint Albert Catholic Church || ([[Catholic Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Catholic Scouting]]) || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Troop 89''' || Oakland Machine Works || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''[http://www.troop1015.com/ Troop 1015]''' || [https://alamedaelks.org/ Alameda Elks Lodge BPOE #1015] || Active  || Alameda CA || "The Most Active Troop in Alameda". Over 75 years old and having produced nearly 123 Eagle Scouts,  
|}


=== Venturing Crews ===
=== Venturing Crews ===
''' [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)| Venturing]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
''' [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)| Venturing]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
* Crew 2 - [http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda]  
 
* Crew 11 : [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4362 Rotary Club of Alameda]  
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" width="970"
* Crew 122 - White Stag Leadership Development Academy  
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* Crew 379 - FF Marketing/Order of the Arrow  
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* Crew 512 - First Baptist Church of Alameda  
! scope="col" width="200px" | Charter Org
* Crew 601 - Community Service Venturing - Encinal HS  
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* Crew 602 - Community Service Venturing - Alameda HS  
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* Crew 603 - Community Service Venturing - ACLC & Nea HS  
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* Crew 604 - Community Service Venturing - ASTI
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| '''Crew 2''' || [http://alamedachurch.com/ First Presbyterian Church of Alameda] || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Crew 11''' || [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4362 Rotary Club of Alameda] || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Crew 122''' ||  White Stag Leadership Development Academy  || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Crew 379''' ||  FF Marketing/Order of the Arrow  || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Crew 512''' ||  First Baptist Church of Alameda  || Active  || Alameda CA ||
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| '''Crew 601''' ||  Community Service Venturing || Active  || Encinal HS || Encinal HS
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| '''Crew 602''' ||  Community Service Venturing || Active  || [http://aus.alamedausd.ca.schoolloop.com/ Alameda HS] ||
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| '''Crew 603''' ||  Community Service Venturing || Active  || ACLC & Nea HS ||
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| '''Crew 604''' ||  Community Service Venturing || Active  || ASTI ||
|}


=== Exploring Posts ===
=== Exploring Posts ===
'''[[Exploring (BSA)| Exploring Posts]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
'''[[Exploring (BSA)| Exploring Posts]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
* '''Post 76''' - [https://ehs-alamedausd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1228578803887 Encinal High School Band & Orchestra]
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|-
! scope="col" width="100px" | Post #
! scope="col" width="200px" | Charter Org
! scope="col" width="50px" | Status
! scope="col" width="120px" | Location
! scope="col" width="500px"  class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| '''Post 76''' || [https://ehs-alamedausd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1228578803887 Encinal High School Band & Orchestra]
|| Active  || Encinal HS ||
|}


=== Sea Scouts ===
=== Sea Scouts ===
''' [[Sea Scouts]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
''' [[Sea Scouts]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
* '''[http://www.seafox9.org/ Ship 9 (SSS Sea Fox)]''' - [http://www.iyc.org/ Island Yacht Club] - (Wed) Also sponsors Troop 9.  Ship Nine operates three training vessels: the 44-foot former US Navy Admiral’s Gig Sea Fox (formerly Morningstar), the 36-foot racing sailboat Pegasus, and the 17-foot competition Malibu ski boat, For Fox Sake.  Ship Nine also owns and operates a small sailboat and has access to kayaks and canoes.   
 
* '''[http://seascoutshipmakai.com/ Ship 700 (SSS Makai)]''' - (Falconer Inc.) (Thu) Operates vessels including a 65 foot power boat and a 45 foot sailboat. The Makai crew goes on day cruises, overnight trips, and the annual summer cruise.  Crew does all planning and navigating for the trips, and operates the vessels.  The Makai works on rank advancement and participates in regional regattas.
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" width="970"
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! scope="col" width="100px" | Ship #
! scope="col" width="200px" | Charter Org
! scope="col" width="50px" | Status
! scope="col" width="120px" | Location
! scope="col" width="500px"  class="unsortable" | Notes
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| '''[http://www.seafox9.org/ Ship 9<BR>SSS Sea Fox]''' ||  [http://www.iyc.org/ Island Yacht Club] || Active  || Alameda CA || (Wed) Also sponsors Troop 9.  Ship Nine operates three training vessels: the 44-foot former US Navy Admiral’s Gig Sea Fox (formerly Morningstar), the 36-foot racing sailboat Pegasus, and the 17-foot competition Malibu ski boat, For Fox Sake.  Ship Nine also owns and operates a small sailboat and has access to kayaks and canoes.   
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| '''[http://seascoutshipmakai.com/ Ship 700<br>SSS Makai]''' ||  [Falconer Inc.] || Active  || Alameda CA || (Thu) Operates vessels including a 65 foot power boat and a 45 foot sailboat. The Makai crew goes on day cruises, overnight trips, and the annual summer cruise.  Crew does all planning and navigating for the trips, and operates the vessels.  The Makai works on rank advancement and participates in regional regattas.
|}


==Camping==
==Camping==
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Currently this council operates no scout camps of its own.  See [[Scouting in California]] for Regional Scout Camp information.
Currently this council operates no scout camps of its own.  See [[Scouting in California]] for Regional Scout Camp information.
* Camp Cedarbrook (closed 1999)
* Camp Cedarbrook (closed 1999)
=== Local Camping ===
* [[Redwood Regional Park]] -
* [[Bay Area Trail System]] - 500 mile loop of the Bay Area. Hiking, Biking, Running and more. Link to Campgrounds
=== Resources ===
* [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1583553010/maintourvacationA Nature of California] - Guide to local wildlife and vegetation


== Scouting Attractions ==
== Scouting Attractions ==
* [[USS Hornet Museum]] - Overnight camping on a historic US Navy aircraft carrier
* [[USS Hornet Museum]] - Overnight camping on a historic US Navy aircraft carrier
* [https://alamedamuseum.org/ Alameda Museum] - History of the City of Alameda
* [http://alamedanavalairmuseum.org/ Alameda Naval Air Museum] - NAS Alameda -
* [https://www.pacificpinball.org/games Pacific Pinball Museum] - showcases the history of pinball machines since 1879. 
=== Local Adventures ===
* [[Sea Plane Lagoon Kayaking Tour]] - ​Get to know a hidden gem while we explore the area checking out the local harbor seals, USS Hornet, migrating pelicans and other shorebirds, & much more!


=== Local Hiking Trails ===
=== Local Hiking Trails ===
* [[Bay Area Trail System]] - 500 mile loop of the Bay Area. Hiking, Biking, Running and more. Link to Campgrounds.  ([http://baytrail.org/get-on-the-trail/map-by-number/alameda-and-oakland/ Alameda-Oakland-SF BayTrail.com] - Discover ports, beaches and scenic views.)
* '''[[Bay Area Trail System]]''' - 500 mile loop of the Bay Area. Hiking, Biking, Running and more. Link to Campgrounds.  ([http://baytrail.org/get-on-the-trail/map-by-number/alameda-and-oakland/ Alameda-Oakland-SF BayTrail.com] - Discover ports, beaches and scenic views.)
* '''[[Bay Area Ridge Trail]]''' - 550 mile trail connecting camping, hiking, biking, running and more.
* [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bay-farm-island-loop-trail Bay Farm Island Loop Trail] -  6 mile moderately trafficked flat loop trail located near Alameda, California. Great protected pathway for walking, running and biking with excellent views of San Francisco.  
* [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/bay-farm-island-loop-trail Bay Farm Island Loop Trail] -  6 mile moderately trafficked flat loop trail located near Alameda, California. Great protected pathway for walking, running and biking with excellent views of San Francisco.  
* [http://www.ebparks.org/parks/crown_beach/ Crown Memorial State Beach] - Includes 2.5 miles of Alameda Beach.  Only sailboards, kayaks and car-top inflatables are permitted at Crown Beach.
* [http://www.ebparks.org/parks/crown_beach/ Crown Memorial State Beach] - Includes 2.5 miles of Alameda Beach.  Only sailboards, kayaks and car-top inflatables are permitted at Crown Beach.
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[List of councils (Boy Scouts of America)]] -
* [[List of councils (Boy Scouts of America)]] -
* [https://www.facebook.com/California-Scouts-1547358932233705/ California Scouts] - Facebook Discussion Board for California Scouting Activities and Civic Service.


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