Istrouma Area Council

05/31/2026

This weekend at ILST, Scouts explored Troop Organization, Leadership Skills, and various leadership styles. The training was attended by 33 youth participants and 6 adult leaders.

Throughout the weekend, Scouts took part in team-building games and activities designed to strengthen communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Discussions also focused on encouraging Scouts to step into leadership roles and grow as leaders within their troops.

Overall, it was a fun and valuable experience that gave Scouts the opportunity to learn, grow, and practice leadership skills while working together as a team.

05/30/2026

Cub Scouts from Pack 125 proudly participated in Flags at Port Hudson this Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Even our youngest Scouts took part, helping place flags in honor and remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

💙 A meaningful day of service, reflection, and gratitude. .

05/27/2026

Planning is underway for Winter Camp 2026 being held at Camp Avondale this year! We are looking for both youth and adult staff volunteers for various program areas including Merit Badge Counselors, Activity Volunteers, Kitchen Staff, and more. Scan the QR code to complete our volunteer form or visit: https://247scouting.com/forms/211-2026WinterCampStaff

05/19/2026

🦅 Does becoming an Eagle Scout truly set you apart? A new study by The Harris Poll surveyed thousands of adults to see how Eagle Scouts compare to those who were never in Scouting.

The study: “𝘌𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴: 𝘈 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦,” shows that Eagle Scouts possess lifelong strengths and a value-based foundation that genuinely sets them apart from their peers.

Dive into the data yourself and see the incredible impact of this research through a new interactive website at scouting.org/about/research/eagle-scout-2026/

05/18/2026

Scouting America Military Family Fee Waiver

Effective June 1, 2026, Scouting America is expanding access to Scouting for military-connected youth by waiving the $85 national youth registration fee for eligible families. This program applies to youth members only and is available for both new and renewing online registrations. The initiative is funded nationally through philanthropic efforts.

Eligible families include those with current service in the Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard. The waiver covers only the national youth registration fee, reducing the $85 cost to $0 after the required verification and discount code process is completed. Local council fees, unit dues, optional add-ons such as Scout Life magazine, and processing fees may still apply.

To receive the waiver, families should select “Get Military Discount Code” during the online registration process, complete the verification steps, receive the verification code, and enter it at checkout. Once the code is applied, the national registration fee is reduced to $0.

Scouting America notes that the $85 fee may initially appear during checkout but will be removed after the verification code is entered. The waiver is available only for online registrations.

05/10/2026

Honoring the resilience, devotion, and compassion of all mothers and mother figures. Your loving contributions are greatly appreciated. Wishing you a joyous Mother's Day.

05/08/2026