Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27, 2025
Solano County Fairgrounds
NorCal Advance-o-Rama is going 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. We are offering a wide variety of merit badge sessions for scouts to start, continue or complete. And, adults will have the opportunity to take training for Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster, Merit Badge Counselor, and Troop Committee.
Keep checking back . . . we will be adding more details here as they become available.
General information
- 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 Scouts BSA members and adults
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.
Who's it for . . .
- 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 Counselor, 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.
Volunteers
Preparation for this event is going strong. If you or someone you know would like to participate in planning this event or help out on the day of the event, click the button below and fill out the quick, simple form with your interest. We will be in touch with you shortly!
Merit Badge Counselors
Preparation for this event is going strong. If you would like to be a Merit Badge counselor on the day of the event, click the button below and fill out the quick, simple form with your interest. We will be in touch with you shortly!
