Register Today for our next Advance-o-Rama:
Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19, 2026
- What: The NorCal Advance-o-Rama, sponsored by the Golden Gate Area Council
- When: Sept 18 & 19, 2026
- April 15, 2026 – Registration Opens
- May 31, 2026 – Early Bird Registration Deadline
- August 10, 2026 – Merit Badge Registration Opens
- August 30 – Regular Registration Deadline (Late Registration Begins)
- Spember 11, 2026 – Late Registration Deadline (No registrations after 9/11 or same-day registrations will be accepted.)
- Where: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds
- Who: for ScoutsBSA members and adults
- Why: To work on Scout through 1st class requirements and merit badges
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.
Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Contra Costa 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.
General information
- What: The inaugural NorCal Advance-o-Rama, sponsored by the Golden Gate Area Council
- When: Sept 18 & 19th, 2026
- Where: Contra Costa 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 18th. On Saturday the 19th, 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.
May 31, 2026 Last Day for Early Bird pricing
August 31, 2026: Last day to register before late fees apply.
September 11, 2026: Last day to register for the event.
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!
