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Support Local Scouts with Camp Cards!

Scouting America Camp Cards are a great way to save money while supporting local youth in the Gulf Coast Council! Each $10 Camp Card is packed with incredible discounts from businesses across the Gulf Coast, including:

🔹 One-Time Use Coupons for:

  • Pensacola Blue Wahoos
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe
  • Crumbl Cookies
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

🔹 Multi-Use Offers from:

  • FWB Bowl – Bowling Center
  • Sonny’s BBQ
  • Marco’s Pizza
  • Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park
  • Pepito’s Mexican Restaurant
  • PoFolks Restaurant
  • Cafe Bienville
  • Waffle House
  • Main Brew Coffee
  • Ruby Tuesday

All discounts are valid through December 31, 2025, making this an easy way to save on dining, entertainment, and activities while giving back to the community.

Where Does the Money Go?

When you purchase a Camp Card, 50% of the proceeds go directly to the Scout who sells it, helping them pay for summer camp and other scouting adventures. The remaining 50% supports the Gulf Coast Council, funding programs that benefit all Scouts in the region.

How to Buy a Camp Card

Support your local Scouts by purchasing Camp Cards directly from them. Every card you buy helps a Scout experience new adventures, develop leadership skills, and grow in the Scouting program.

Thank you for supporting Scouting America and making a difference in the lives of young people!

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

Huzzah! Members of Scout Troop 30 recently embarked on a grand adventure, stepping back in time to the days of knights, jesters, and artisans at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair! This wasn’t just a fun outing; it was an immersive educational experience that brought history to life in a vibrant, interactive way.

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

Renaissance Fairs are fantastic living history events, and the Pensacola (or Gulf Coast/Jubilee) Fair offers a particularly rich tapestry of activities that truly transport visitors to the 16th century, or a fantastical version of it! For scouts, a fair like this is a treasure trove of hands-on learning and entertainment. Here are some of the types of activities Troop 30 members enjoyed:

  • Witnessing the Spectacle: The fairgrounds are abuzz with thrilling performances. Scouts could have cheered on jousting knights in full armor, watched daring swordfighters demonstrate their skills, or been captivated by the antics of jesters, jugglers, and firebreathers. Musical minstrels fill the air with period tunes, and stilt walkers add to the vibrant atmosphere.
  • Hands-On History and Crafts: Beyond the shows, the fair is a hub of traditional craftsmanship. Scouts observed forging demonstrations and witnessed woodworking and weaving and gained an appreciation for the skills essential to daily life centuries ago. 
  • Cultural Immersion: Simply walking through the fair, surrounded by costumed performers and vendors, provides a unique cultural immersion. Scouts can interact with characters, learn about historical manners, and absorb the sights and sounds of a bygone era. Scouts enjoyed planning their outfits and dressing up. 

Attending the Pensacola Renaissance Fair is an incredible way for scouts to connect with history, culture, and craftsmanship in an exciting, memorable, and often hilarious way. It’s a fantastic educational outing that proves learning can be an absolute blast!

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair

A Journey Back in Time: Troop 30 at the Pensacola Renaissance Fair