Scout Fair 2009!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
at Qualcomm Stadium!
The San Diego - Imperial Council Scout Fair is coming! This annual community wide event showcases our first-class programs in a fun and exciting way. Cubs, Boy Scouts, Varsity team members, Venturers and Explorers from across our Council join together for a day of good-old Scouting fun!
This year's Scout Fair takes place on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, in the southeastern parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium.
Scout Fair offers something for everyone … Scouts, siblings, adult leaders, family and friends. There are plenty of opportunities to participate, including:
- Sponsoring and running a Scout Fair booth
- Joining in on our Scout Fair Campout
- Racing in the world famous San Diego 500 Pinewood Derby
- Belt Loop Alley where Cub Scouts may earn belt loops
- Earning badges at the Merit Badge Midway
- Sharing your best recipes in our Cooking and Dutch Oven contests
- Selling Scout Fair tickets and earning money for your unit
- and meeting our nation's finest at our law enforcement, firefighting and military displays
Invite your buddies and come be a part of the biggest Scout show in San Diego!
Unit Leaders … download the 2009 Scout Fair Leader's Guide and registration forms by clicking on the titles below. Come back often, as we'll be updating our schedule of activities as we get closer to the big event.
PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION:
Sign up your unit NOW to run a booth, sell tickets, and volunteer service hours!!!
TICKET SALES:
Parent and Scout Information
Unit Ticket Chair Information
Downloadable support materials for Unit Ticket Chairs
- Unit Ticket Chair Job Description
- Ticket Sales Timeline
- FAQ
- Ticket Incentives Sheet
- Unit Prize Tracking Form
- Unit Recap Sheet
- Site Sale Poster
SPONSORSHIP and ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES:
SCOUT FAIR CAMPOUT:
(Please see the Leader's Guide for event details)
**** Registration closes Wednesday night, April 15th. ****
SAN DIEGO 500 PINEWOOD DERBY:
BELT LOOP ALLEY:
MERIT BADGES THAT WILL BE OFFERED:
- Archeology
- Art
- Astronomy
- Auto Maintenance
- Aviation
- Cycling
- Dentistry
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fly Fishing
- Fingerprinting
- First Aid
- Ham Radio
- Music
- Public Speaking (Note 1)
- Railroading
- Reptile/Amphibian Studies
- Space Exploration
- Theatre
- Traffic Safety
Check back often, as we may be adding more merit badges in the coming weeks!
NOTE 1: For Public Speaking merit badge, the Scout must complete requirement #4 prior to Scout Fair.
FOOD SALES:
Due to Stadium contractual obligations, food will be sold by the Charger Stadium food vendor - at their stadium prices. Just a reminder, it is permissible for individuals to bring in their own food and beverages to the Scout Fair. However, cooking for your unit or family on grills or hot plates at the Scout Fair will not be permitted this year.