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First-aid training is essential for scout leaders responsible for guiding youth through outdoor activities, often far from immediate medical help. Unlike standard first-aid situations, scouting emergencies can occur in remote environments where leaders must assess injuries, provide extended care, and make critical safety decisions on their own. Specialized first-aid training prepares scout leaders to handle […]

              Dear Scouting Leaders, On behalf of the Great Rivers Council, I want to introduce you to the Unit Excellence Program. The Unit Excellence Program was developed with one purpose in mind: to clearly define what a strong, sustainable, and growing unit looks like and to support every unit […]

The Spring Breakout 2026 Merit Badge Academy, held March 20–22 at the historic Missouri Military Academy, proved to be one of the most successful youth programs of the year—selling out across numerous sessions and bringing Scouts together from across the region for a weekend of learning, growth, and adventure. This annual event, hosted by the […]

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 traded classrooms and checklists for action, realism, and real‑world skills as they took 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 wasn’t a merit badge clinic—and it wasn’t meant to be. Instead, A.N.S.W.E.R. […]

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 […]