H.A.S.A.

Building Leaders, Fostering Community, Celebrating Heritage.

We are thrilled to welcome you to the online home of the Hispanic American Scouting Association! Here, the timeless adventure and character-building traditions of Scouting meet the rich cultural vibrancy of Hispanic heritage.

Our association is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where young people can thrive. Through exciting outdoor adventures, community service projects, and skill-building activities, we empower youth to develop leadership, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not only prepared for life's challenges but also deeply connected to their family values and cultural roots.

Whether you're a curious parent looking for an enriching experience for your child, a former Scout eager to reconnect, or a community member wanting to make a difference, you've found your home. Explore our site to discover upcoming events, learn about our programs, and find out how you can join our growing family.

¡Siempre Listos! (Always Prepared!)

Mission:

The Hispanic American Scouting Association’s mission is to achieve equity in Hispanic Scouting participation and representation in the geographic boundaries of Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Scouting America.

What is Amigos de HASA?

HASA performs a lot of community outreach.  Last year, we encountered a lot of interest!  But the interest is very spread out geographically and challenging to coalesce into a new unit. We want these youth and families in Scouting!  So, we introduce Amigos de HASA

As an Amigo de HASA unit you agree to

• Welcome Hispanic youth and families into your unit

• Assign an adult new member coordinator (bilingual a plus!) that will promptly interact with new youth & families

• Keep in touch with HASA on membership status of youth/families who we've referred to your unit

HASA will

• Keep a list of Amigos de HASA units

• Perform community outreach at social events

• Refer interested Hispanic (and all other) youth & families we meet to the closest Amigos de HASA unit

• Follow up with your unit on our referrals

Please remember that Hispanic youth typically speak excellent English.  Many times it is their parents that benefit from having a bilingual contact within your unit.