NorCal Advance O Rama

• What:  The inaugural NorCal Advance-o-Rama, sponsored by the Golden Gate Area Council
• When:  Sept 26 & 27th, 2025
• Where: Solano County Fairgrounds
• Who:  for ScoutsBSA members and adults
• Why:  To work on Scout through 1st class requirements and merit badges

August 31, 2025: Last day to register before late fees apply.

September 19, 2025: Last day to register for the event.

Details: 

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. 
• 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.

Schedule:

• 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.

Merit Badge Classes:

Merit Badge Class sign-ups will open at 10am on Thursday, July 17.  Merit Badges being offered in 2025 include: