Blue Grass Council, Scouting America

10/13/2026

It’s still recruitment season! Let’s finish the next 3 weeks strong.

10/12/2026

Superstars!!!

10/12/2026

🚂🎄 ALL ABOARD THE MCKEE EXPRESS! 🎅✨

Your ticket to a magical Christmas adventure is waiting!

Join us for Very Merry McKee: The McKee Express, a Polar Express-themed holiday celebration filled with festive fun, Christmas cheer, and unforgettable memories for the whole family!

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Camp McKee

🎟️ YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
🥞 Delicious Pancake Breakfast
📖 Christmas Storytime
🎨 Holiday Crafts & STEM Activities
🎯 Inflatable BB Range
🎄 Special Themed Ornament
🍪 Holiday Snacks
✨ And More!

🎅 SPECIAL STOP: SANTA CLAUS!
Santa will be visiting The McKee Express from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Be sure to stop by for pictures and share your Christmas wishes!

🎟️ TICKET PRICES:
🚂 Scouts: $30
🎁 Non-Scout Siblings: $20
🎄 Adults: $10

✨ The magic of Christmas is waiting at Camp McKee!

🎫 RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
🔗 https://mycouncil.bgcscouting.org/Event/MerryMcKee26

🚂 ALL ABOARD! 🚂

10/08/2026

🍂⚜️ **OCTOBER ROUNDTABLE IS TONIGHT!** ⚜️🍂

Join us **TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PM** for Blue Grass Council’s October Roundtable!

📍 **IN PERSON:**
Immanuel Baptist Church – Sending Center
**Entrance Door 2**
Tates Creek Road, Lexington
*Same location as last month!*

Tonight’s Roundtable is packed with practical ideas and conversation you can take straight back to your unit!

🔥 Fall Safety — Fires, Rides & Rules
🗓️ Plan the Adventure, Not Just the Calendar
🐾 Cub Scout “Instant Program Fixer” Breakout
⚜️ Scouts BSA Youth Leadership & ILST Discussion
🔥 “Around the Campfire” leader idea-sharing
📣 Plus upcoming council events & opportunities!

**Can’t make it in person? Join us by Zoom!**

💻 The Zoom link has been emailed to **all Unit Key 3 members**. Please check with your Unit Key 3 for the link, or **call the Council Office at 859-231-7811** if you would like to join virtually.

⭐ **Roundtable is for ALL leaders!** Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, assistants, den leaders, committee members, and other volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Come share what’s working, pick up some new ideas, connect with other Scouters, and leave with something you can use in your unit!

**See you tonight at 7 PM!** ⚜️

10/05/2026

❄️🦈 WINTER CAMP REGISTRATION IS LIVE! 🦈❄️

The expedition is officially on! Pinkie’s Frozen Expedition is coming to Camp McKee, December 27–30, 2026, and your troop won’t want to miss Camp McKee’s winter adventure!

🏕️ Reserve your unit’s spot for just $100 today!

Scouts can look forward to three merit badges, eight meals, winter challenges, competitions, camp-wide adventures, and plenty of surprises from Pinkie—all packed into one unforgettable winter experience.

🔥 Camp in the cold.
❄️ Take on the expedition.
🏅 Earn merit badges.
🦈 See what Pinkie has planned.

Don’t miss out—get your troop on the list now!

📘 View the Winter Camp Leader’s Guide⁠

👉 Register for Winter Camp⁠

Camp McKee Winter Camp 2026: Pinkie’s Frozen Expedition
📅 December 27–30, 2026
📍 Camp McKee
💰 $150 per Scout | $50 per adult leader
🏕️ $100 reserves your unit’s spot!

09/30/2026

📣 Fall Town Hall is TONIGHT at 7:00 PM!

We want to hear from you! The questions and topics submitted by our Scouting leaders will shape this virtual conversation.

Don’t forget to register and submit your questions:
https://forms.gle/ddDDfpegzZLi4JoL7

The Zoom link will be emailed to everyone registered at 1:00 PM and again at 6:00 PM. Please share this post with your fellow Scouting leaders and families!

09/29/2026

Look at these RockStar Scouts! They have been busy!

09/29/2026

Attention all Cub Scouts! Earn a Patch by bringing a friend!

https://www.scouting.org/welcome/?utm_source=welcome_flyer&utm_medium=qr_code&utm_campaign=cub_scouts_welcome_kit_recruiter_form&utm_content=2025

09/28/2026

Be ALL IN for Camp McKee this year and have a summer you will never forget!

https://mycouncil.bgcscouting.org/Program/SummerCamp2027

09/25/2026

The weather is perfect and the calendars are full! BE PREPARED by looking over the Navigating Incidents Guide for Units.

Welcome to the Navigating Incidents Guide for Units, designed to equip you with the tools and steps necessary to respond effectively to unexpected situations. This guide serves as a roadmap, outlining the steps to take when faced with an incident while prioritizing safety and appropriate action. Ste...