The Gulf Ridge Council has retained J. Milito and Associates to hold a fund raising phone-a-thon beginning June 18. Donors who have contributed to the Council in the past will be contacted requesting that you continue or consider an increase in your support of the Gulf Ridge Council. If you contributed in the past, look for a letter in the mail from us with more details on this fund raising campaign. Your continued support of the Council’s programs providing leadership, building character and supporting the community through outside activities will be greatly appreciated.

There are numerous training classes schedule in the months ahead. From online courses to get your started to more complex trainings, our dedicated team of volunteers can help you learn what you need to be effective as a Scout leader. For a complete listing of current courses, visit our Training Courses page.

Once you’ve mastered the Bouldering Wall at Camp Brorein, give the Rappelling Tower a try. It’s a whole different way to climb.

Want a more active experience at Camp Brorein? Challenge yourself and your friends on the Bouldering walls.

A great way to see Flaming Arrow is from the water. Gain a new perspective on this great camp by seeing it from the water.

Scouting’s Annual campaign, Scouting for Food, concludes Saturday with Scouts from across the Council gathering the bags distributed in their neighborhoods. Scouts, Scouters and parents will then combine, sort and deliver the gathered food to local food banks.

One of the many capital improvements put in place during 2012 is a custom built bathhouse. With private showers and warm water, it’s a great break from all the Scouting activities that go on here.

Make your stay at Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation that much better by enjoying one of or our new tents, complete with cots and a fly that creates a porch at the front of the tent.

One of our goals within the Gulf Ridge Council is to provide an alternative for spending time in front of “the screens.” Instead, we suggest that Scouts get  outdoors and “Play for Real!”

Nestled between two lakes near the northwest Hillsborough County community of Odessa, Camp Brorein enjoys lots of shade and cool breezes under the span of these great oaks.

Many of the activities the Gulf Ridge Council’s flagship camp, Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, center around the water! With three lakes, they are plenty of things to do to keep cool. From trying your luck (or skill) at catching a bass in our Fishing Lake (catch and release, please) to swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the Swimming Lake, to water skiiing in the Ski Lake, there’s lots to do here!