Mark Twain District of the Great Rivers Council

08/05/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Product Sale Kickoff!

07/17/2026

📣 The countdown is on! Our Council Fall Membership Kick-off is July 25!
So far, no Packs have registered from the District. 😢 Who else is joining us? This is your opportunity to get the tools, resources, and ideas you need to make this fall's recruitment season your best yet. If your unit hasn't registered, now's the time.

The mission of the Great Rivers Council is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime and to achieve their full potential by teaching them life skills and instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

07/13/2026

Join Scouting this fall! During August, September, and October 2026, new youth members can join Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venturing with a reduced introductory registration cost of $45.

▪️ Available to new youth members joining Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venturing
▪️Great Rivers Council membership fee is waived during this promotional period
▪️ Membership renews in February 2027 at the standard annual registration rate
▪️ Military family fee waivers are available for qualifying families
▪️ Online registration is available through BeAScout.org

07/06/2026

Don't miss out. We ask that each unit send at least one representative to attend the kick-off on August 8.

🍿 Something BIG is popping for the 2026 Product Sale!
Join us for the 2026 Product Sale Kickoff Training and be the first to see what's coming.
📅 August 8, 2026
🕛 Noon–1:30 PM
📍 Scouting Adventure Center | Columbia
Register here - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QjMc8m28mW

06/04/2026

As we count down to America’s 250th birthday, we're excited to unveil our limited-edition commemorative patch and collector card! These will be available soon at the Scout Shop and Lee White Trading Post for $6.00 each while supplies last.

06/03/2026

Lots of great information!

🚨 Newsletter Alert!
Our June Great Rivers Scouting Program Newsletter is officially out!
📧 Check your inbox for all the latest program news and upcoming highlights.

08/09/2024

Congratulations to our Mark Twain District Comissioner, Leighton Jones, on receiving his Woodbadge beads this evening. Leighton’s tickets impacted our district in many positive ways. Congratulations, Leighton! ⚜️

06/09/2024

Congratulations to our Daycamp Director, Dave Crumrine, and Program Director, Tina Chidster for receiving National Camp Accreditation today for their District Daycamp. 🎖️

06/09/2024

Big thanks to SnakeMan SnakeShop MJBurton Reptiles for coming to our day camp and giving us a presentation after lunch. I dare say it was the highlight of our day! 🐍