Saturday, Sept 26, 2025
8:00am – 4:30pm
NorCal Advance-o-Rama will be a fun-filled event for scouts and adults alike. Scouts under the rank of Star will be able to work on a variety of requirements in the Trail to First Class. A wide variety of merit badge sessions will also be offered for scouts to start, continue or complete.
Who: for ScoutsBSA members and adults
Why: To work on Scout through 1st class requirements and merit badges
Adults will have the opportunity to take training for Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster, Merit Badge Councelor, and Troop Committee. Also for adults we will have fireside chats with professional scouters and members of the GGAC Executive Board. For everyone, there will be a midway with information booths spotlighting organizations and events throughout the council.
Important dates
August 31, 2025: Last day to register before late fees apply.
September 19, 2025: Last day to register for the event.
Itinerary
- For those arriving the night before, the gates will open at 4:00pm on Friday the 26th. On Saturday the 27th, Opening Flags will be at 8:00am and the morning sessions will begin at 8:30am. Lunch will be from 12:00pm to 1:00, followed by the afternoon sessions which will end at 4:30pm.
- For those staying over on Saturday evening, departure will be no later than 10:00am on Sunday the 28th.
Meals
Saturday breakfast and lunch for staff only will be provided. All others will need to provide your own meals.
More information
For the latest information, please visit our Advance O Rama webpage: (Link coming soon!), or write to us at norcaladvanceorama@goldengatescouting.org with any questions.
https://scoutingevent.com/023-ncaor2025
Sponsored by the Golden Gate Area Council
