Boy Scout Troop 11 - Jackson, MO

04/20/2026

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 🐇🐣 🥚

03/18/2026

🧭 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀.

Whether you're mapping out meetings, campouts or big adventures, these free Scouting planning calendars and resources can help your pack or troop stay organized throughout the year.

📅 Download the 2026 printable planner–and start planning!
🙏 Review the religious observances calendar when scheduling activities
🏕️ Explore the council events calendar for opportunities near you

These tools can help leaders build a 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀.

Get the planners and resources here:
https://go.scoutlife.org/planner

02/27/2026

The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge will be discontinued effective Friday, February 27, 2026. Beginning on February 27, 2026, Scouts will no longer be able to start requirements on the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge. Those Scouts who had already started and completed any requirements for the merit badge will be allowed the rest of 2026 to complete the full merit badge and still utilize it for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. This has been standard practice for Eagle requirements and other advancement changes in the past.

Effective Feb. 27, 2026, the rank of Eagle Scout will have 13 required merit badges instead of 14. All of the remaining 13 Eagle Required merit badges will still apply, just not Citizenship in Society, but Scouts will have 8 elective merit badges from which to choose instead of 7, and the total for Eagle Scout will remain at 21 merit badges (13 required + 8 elective = 21 merit badges).

Council & District Advancement Chairs as well as Council Registrars (Eagle Scout app processors) will have the ability to allow the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge to count towards Eagle Scout for those few Life Scouts who started the requirements prior to the discontinuance date, and will complete the merit badge before Dec. 31, 2026.

https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/citizenship-in-society-merit-badge-discontinuance/

02/14/2026

The stage is set. Please join us tomorrow, Saturday February 14th at 2PM in Academic Hall on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University as we honor the Paul T. Combs 2025 Class of Eagle Scouts. If you are an Eagle Scout from any year, please come join us and take part in the re-dedication of the Eagle Scout Charge. We'd love to see you!

02/13/2026

📣 80 Merit Badges Updated for 2026

Scouting America has refreshed 80 merit badges for 2026—some received minor tuneups, while others were fully overhauled to reflect today’s technology, safety practices, and learning needs.

The goal? To modernize and strengthen the merit badge program so it remains relevant, meaningful, and accessible to Scouts.

🔎 Key Updates Now in Effect (as of January 1)

Careers & Hobbies Expanded
Many badges now include both career and hobby exploration options, giving Scouts flexibility to connect their interests to future opportunities.

Personal Fitness Overhaul
• Physical exam requirement removed (Scouts discuss the importance instead)
• Requirements accessible to Scouts with disabilities
• Nutrition language updated for sensitivity
• 12-week program clarified as consecutive (with flexibility for extenuating circumstances)

Modern Technology Added
• Radio now includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G and RFID
• Model Design and Building includes digital design and 3D printing
• Weather adds checking forecast sources before activities

Safety Enhancements
• Public safety and “If You See Something, Say Something” added
• Travel safety and online safety updated
• Leave No Trace integrated into additional outdoor badges

Other Significant Updates
• Chess expanded to include openings and tournaments
• Search and Rescue clarifies staying put and signaling
• Traffic Safety addresses distracted driving and blind spots
• Wilderness Survival emphasizes planning and decision-making

These updates help ensure Scouts continue developing real-world skills while upholding the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

🔗 Learn more and explore merit badge resources here:
https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/

02/08/2026

Happy Birthday to the movement that started it all! 🎂⚜️

Today, we are celebrating 116 years of Scouting America. Since 1910, Scouting has been teaching young people how to lead, explore, and "Be Prepared" for anything life throws their way.

Our troop is proud to be part of this incredible legacy. From campfire stories and summer camps to community service and life-long friendships, we’re honored to keep the adventure going right here in Jackson.

To all our current Scouts, alumni, volunteers, and families—thank you for making our troop what it is today!

01/27/2026

Set up a camping tent inside your warmest room - human bodies produce 330 BTU/hour each. 2-3 people in an enclosed tent can raise temperature 15-20°F warmer than the room. Add blankets OVER the tent for extra insulation.
This saved families during the 2021 Texas freeze. Your body becomes the heater. No power needed.

01/15/2026

Martin Luther King Jr., the American civil rights hero whose life we celebrate every year on the third Monday in January, was a Boy Scout: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/01/15/martin-luther-king-jr-was-a-boy-scout/

Scouting America with a mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

We’re proud that Martin Luther King Jr. is one of many notable leaders who spent time in their youth as members of BSA, learning about leadership and service to others.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance for Scouts to step up as leaders and make a positive impact in their communities. Let’s not just celebrate Dr. King’s life—let’s live his values through action.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to our Scout families, leaders, and volunteers! Your dedication makes our adventures possible.

May your tents be dry, your boots comfortable, and your future adventures bright!

12/21/2025