Welcome to the Great Rivers Council Scouting Blog, your ultimate resource for all things scouting! Whether you’re a scout, parent, leader, or scouting enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place. Our blog aims to provide the latest news, insightful guides for badge achievements, practical camping tips, and inspiring stories from scouts who are making a difference in their communities. Navigate through a world of outdoor adventures, community service, and skills development right here. Happy Scouting!
Great Rivers announces the Trailhead Leadership Program
Building Strong Leaders for Strong Units Launching a new leadership initiative is about more than offering training. It is about creating confident, informed adults who
Great Rivers Council Announces 2026 Fall Camporee Series
This fall, the Great Rivers Council is bringing Scouts an exciting lineup of outdoor adventures, leadership opportunities, skill development, conservation projects, and unforgettable experiences through
Great Rivers Scouting Merit Badge Marathon: A Remarkable Success
Scouts Took Advancement into Their Own Hands The inaugural Great Rivers Scouting Merit Badge Marathon at the Scouting Adventure Center proved that when Scouts are
A Grand Adventure
BY Alicia Belmore July 1, 2026 This story was originally published in the July 2026 issue of COMO Magazine. By now, the scene at the
🚀 Innovators Adventure STEM Camp: A Summer Full of Discovery, Creativity, and Fun!
This summer at the Scouting Adventure Center, kids didn’t just attend camp—they became engineers, scientists, programmers, and innovators. The Innovators Adventure STEM Camp brought learning to
Scouting for Mentors in the Innovation Space
The Invention Scouts program was initiated in 2014 to establish a culture of innovation, curiosity, and discovery among young Scouts with a passion for moving
