Great Rivers Council, Scouting America

06/21/2026

🏕️ Design Your Dream Merit Badge Week!
The Great Rivers Scouting Merit Badge Marathon is here—and it’s built for YOU.
✅ Choose your days
✅ Pick your badges
✅ Set your own pace
Whether you attend one day or all six, you’re in control of your Scouting adventure.
📅 Registration closes July 16, 2026
🔗 Register now: scoutingevent.com/653-Marathon2026
💬 Tag a Scout who should join you!

06/20/2026

Another successful week at Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation! Come visit us this summer.

06/20/2026

When your unit is active and visible in the community, families take notice. Share your summer adventures and invite others to join.

👉 https://greatriversscouting.org/unitexcellence/

06/18/2026

Did you know the Statue of Liberty seen in towns across the Missouri has a connection to Scouting? Check out this story highlighting a piece of Scouting history and its lasting impact.

Called the Liberty Sisters, more than 200 of these replicas are in civic buildings around the country. Columbia has one, too.

06/18/2026

👀 A day at Game Design Camp looks like:
🎯 Learn, 🎮 Build, 🚀 Create Every single day.
📅 July 13–17
📍 Columbia, MO
Spots are going fast!
Find out more at scoutingevent.com/653-GameDesign2026

06/17/2026

⏳ 2 Weeks to Go! Don’t Miss Cub Scout Resident Camp!
Adventure is waiting at Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation! 🏕️
There are just 2 weeks left to register your Cub Scout for an unforgettable resident camp experience.
🌲 Fishing, BB guns, archery
🔥 Campfires & skits
🏊 Water fun at the lake
🤝 New friendships & lifelong memories
This is the highlight of the summer your Scout won’t want to miss!
📅 Deadline: June 28, 2026
👉 Register now: https://scoutingevent.com/653-CubCamp2026

06/16/2026

We’re excited to offer our limited-edition commemorative patch and collector card honoring America’s 250. Available NOW at the Scout Shop for $6.00 each, while supplies last.

06/16/2026

*Reminder, the Scouting Adventure Center, Office, and Scout Shop will be closed on Friday. The Scout Shop will be open again on Saturday, June 20th.

06/16/2026

Scouting is a family experience. Campouts, picnics, and celebrations build connections that keep families engaged and involved.

Unit Excellence: Family Engagement – Host at least two family-inclusive events each year.
👉 https://greatriversscouting.org/unitexcellence/