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Scouting has been shaping the youth of America for more than a century. Discover everything Scouting has in store for you! Our mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders. We invite you and your family to join scouting, find a unit near you, BeAScout.org.
The Great Rivers Council is home of the only Sinquefield Invention Campus at Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation. Our Invention Campus provides access hi-tech equipment, computer lab, 3D printers, laser engravers, CNC routers, embroidery machines, Scan-n-Cut machines, welding, metalworking, skills and trades, and more.
Upcoming Events & News
Great Rivers Council, Scouting America has opened nominations for the 2025 Awards Nominations that will later be recognized at the Annual Council Volunteer Recognition Event on April 18, 2026. If you have any nominations for these awards, please complete this form. Nominations are due January 31, 2026.
Award nomination form can be found here.
The Sinquefield Innovation Space is proud to present the 2025 Quest for Eagle Merit Badge Series at the Scouting Adventure Center.
Scouts need to accumulate at least 21 merit badges before earning the Eagle Scout rank. Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from this list of Eagle-required merit badges and the rest can be any badges not used for these 14.
Starting in January, the Innovation Space will host an Eagle Required Merit Badge Event.
Dates for each Merit Badge are listed below. The Merit Badge offered will vary month-to-month. Please Check-out the Registration Page below for details on upcoming Merit Badges being offered.
Quest for Eagle Merit Badge Series Dates for 2025:
- April 5, 2025
- May 3, 2025
- June 7, 2025
- August 2, 2025
- September 6, 2025
- October 4, 2025
- November 1, 2025
- December 6, 2025
Learn More & Register Here!
Join us for a fun-filled summer camp experience in 2026!
Scouts BSA Summer Camp Sessions:
- Session 1: June 7th-13th, 2026
- Session 2: June 14th-20th, 2026
- Session 3: June 21th-27th, 2026
- Session 4: June 27th-July 3th, 2026 (PLEASE NOTE SATURDAY TO FRIDAY DATES)
- Session 5: July 5th-11th, 2026
Get your ECSI Certification in First Aid, CPR/ AED – and be prepared for the moments that matter.
Learn how to respond to and prepare for emergencies.
We are offer regularly scheduled monthly ECSI certifications for only $35 per course*.
2025 Dates:
- April 5, 2025
- May 3, 2025
- June 7, 2025
- August 2, 2025
- September 6, 2025
- October 4, 2025 – Offsite
- November 1, 2025
- December 6, 2025
Click here to register for 2025 Dates.
The Great Rivers Council is pleased to host an open climb on the 26’ tall and 40’ wide indoor Veteran’s United Foundation Climbing Wall.
With multiple lanes of varying difficulty, we cater to every level from beginner to the avid climber. This is an open climb for all age and skill ranges.
Climbing instructors will on site to assist and direct.
Dates of Open Climb:
- April 5, 2025
- May 3, 2025
- June 7, 2025
- August 2, 2025
- September 6, 2025
- November 1, 2025
- December 6, 2025
2025 Dates Register here
The National Executive Board for Scouting America approved the implementation of the combined troop option.
The family troop option will become available to all chartering organizations as a third option on December 15, 2025. The chartered organization must be a part of the discussion to decide to change to a family troop, and they must approve the decision to change the model.
Scouts BSA offers chartered organizations three models when organizing a troop:
- Girl troops, serving eligible female Scouts
- Boy troops, serving eligible male Scouts
- Family troops, called combined troops during the pilot phase, serving any eligible Scout
Please refer to the Family Troop Decision Guide and Family Troop Best Practices.
The Scouting Programs
Scouting programs and outdoor adventures give young people the opportunity and freedom to explore a world beyond the boundaries of everyday life. It presents them with chances to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence and develop leadership skills. These experiences not only help Scouts while they are young but also stay with them throughout their adult lives, growing into exceptional men and women who respect their family, community, religion, country, and themselves.
Find a Scouting Unit near you
Our Mission
The mission of the Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Oath
“On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
THE VALUE OF SCOUTING
Discovery is at the heart of Scouting. Whether it’s a campout, derby car race, or hike on the trail, we believe every adventure helps us uncover a little more about ourselves. We build the foundations for humility and compassion—strengthening character through actions—to prepare youth for a lifetime of leadership.
Prepared. For Life.
Scouting teaches youth to confront any challenge with whole hearts and clear minds—to live their lives without regret, never back down, and do their very best!
Safety
In Scouting, we will not compromise the safety of our youth, volunteers, and employees. Safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. We are all responsible and must hold each other accountable to provide a safe environment for all participants.
Become Your Best Self
Through fun yet challenging physical and mental activities, Scouting encourages personal growth by teaching youth
how to set goals and achieve them with determination.
Diversity
Scouting promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging—where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities.
Fun for the Whole Family
Scouting is something the whole family can experience together. We designed our program so that anyone—brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers—can have fun and make an impact!SCOUTING IS THE DIFFERENCE
Our unique programs focused on character development, leadership and outdoor exploration provide a lifetime of benefits!
Compared to non-Scouts, Scouts are more likely to:
Embrace positive
social values
Develop kindness, helpfulness,
and cheerfulness
Have a greater sense
of hope for their future
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The Great Rivers Council is generously supported by United Way of Northeast Missouri, United Way of Central Missouri (Jefferson City & Lake), and United Way of Pettis County (Sedalia).
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