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What do you get when you mix Cub Scouting, dinosaurs, outdoor adventure, and an entire week of imagination-fueled fun? You get Dinotopia Day Camp 2026—the ultimate summertime experience for rising 1st through 5th graders who are ready to explore, learn, and ROAR their way into new skills and friendships. Whether your Scout dreams of digging […]

Summer sneaks up fast—and if you want to keep your kids active, engaged, and having the time of their lives, now’s the time to map out the perfect mix of fun and learning. The Scouting Adventure Center has crafted an incredible lineup of 2026 summer day camps, all open to the public with limited spots […]

The autumn sun dipped low over the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation, casting golden light across the forest as Scouts from every corner of the realm arrived for a weekend unlike any other. Packs and troops gathered at the great bannered gate, where a herald in bright colors proclaimed: “Welcome, brave travelers, to Knightly […]

Scouts BSA in the Great Rivers Council are trading classrooms and checklists for action, realism, and real‑world skills as they take part in A.N.S.W.E.R. 2026 — Actions & Networks in Severe Weather Emergency Response, held in conjunction with Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week. This isn’t a merit badge clinic—and it isn’t meant to be. Instead, […]

This year’s Missouri Eagle Scout Recognition Day at the State Capitol was an inspiring celebration of achievement, leadership, and commitment to service. Families, community leaders, and supporters from across the state gathered in Jefferson City to honor the newest class of Eagle Scouts—young men and women who represent the highest ideals of Scouting and the […]

Moon Loop Trail, Mark Twain National Forest (near Sutton Bluff Campground), Missouri — Boy Scout Troop 707 embraced adventure and resilience during a winter backpacking trip held Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25, camping along the Moon Loop Trail in Mark Twain National Forest during the season’s most recent winter storm. The trek and campsite […]

As Missouri observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Great Rivers Council, Scouting America is proud to take an active role in strengthening community readiness through a unique, hands-on learning initiative for Scouts BSA: Actions & Networks in Severe Weather Emergency Response (A.N.S.W.E.R.) 2026. This full‑day immersive program empowers Scouts with the knowledge, skills, and real‑world […]

Imagine a winter wonderland where Scouts transform into daring prospectors, pulling homemade sleds across snow-draped landscapes, competing in a thrilling match of skill, teamwork, and resourcefulness. Welcome to the Klondike Derby, a beloved tradition in Scouting America that offers not only a taste of history but also an exhilarating outdoor experience. Since its inception in […]

This year’s Winter Wonderland event turned into one of our most joyful winter gatherings yet! With Scouts, friends, families, and community members joining in, the Scouting Adventure Center was buzzing with festive energy from start to finish. Both sessions — morning and afternoon — were filled with laughter, adventure, creativity, and plenty of holiday spirit. […]

GRAVOIS MILLS, Mo. — Nearly 200 Scouters from five different councils came together at the Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation over the weekend for the 2025 Invention Jamboree, held at the Sinquefield Invention Campus in Gravois Mills. Governor Mike Kehoe made a special appearance at the event, marking his fourth visit since the program […]