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Welcome to the Greater Alabama Council

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the Greater Alabama Council serves youth and adult volunteers in 20 counties in North & Central Alabama. We operate 5 camping properties, and have 2 offices. Our mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders.

Events & Announcements

July 8-11 at Camp Sequoyah

National Youth Leadership Training, or NYLT, is a six-day, five-night course that gives Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturers tools to grow as leaders to strengthen their units.

Sale In Progress!!

The annual Camp Card sale is going on now!  Camp Cards are a great way to help support your Unit’s year of Scouting!

April 26-28 at Camp Sequoyah

Join us for a weekend of Scouting fun at Camp Sequoyah!  Camp Program Areas like the Waterfront, Shooting Sports Ranges, Climbing Tower will be open.  Need Adult Leader Training? We have that too!

May 16, 2024
Make plans to join us at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel Ballroom on May 16th for the 2024 American Values Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Najee Harris, Pro Bowl running back of the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

June- Multiple Locations

Registration is open for Cub Scout Day Camp!  Filled with outdoor adventure and all the fun things Cub Scouts love- shooting sports, hikes, Scout Skills, and more!  Find a camp near you, and sign up for adventure, today! 

July 14-17 at Camp Comer

Webelos Resident Camp is four days and three nights of Scouting Fun and Adventure!  Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts will participate in a variety of activities that will prepare them for the next steps on their Scouting Trail! 

July 17-20 at Camp Comer

Splash into Cub Scout Resident Camp Fun at Camp Comer!  Scouts and their families will have a blast with a variety of activities and events including working on their aquatics adventures!

June 1 in Oneonta
June 23-29 at Camp Comer

The Kodiak Challenge is advanced leadership training for young men and women in a high adventure setting where skills get put to the test!

View the most current addition of the Digital Eagle, our Council’s monthly publication of events & announcements.

Join Scouting

From Kindergarten to age 20, boy or girl, there’s a program for you to have fun, be adventurous, and practice the values of leadership and service.

Donate to Scouting

Invest in the most proven program in Alabama delivering youth leadership training and character development, whether you give now or want to plan a gift for the future.

Shop the Scout Store

Choose from more than 200 items at one of our local Scout Shops,  from clothing to gear and more.

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Scouting Programs

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.

Youth grades K-5

Youth 11-17 years old

Co-ed 14-20 years old

Co-ed 14-20 years old

Co-ed 10-20 years old