Pinnacle District, Natural State Council - Scouting America

05/26/2026

🚨IMPORTANT REMINDER!🚨

If you have not taken the new Safeguarding Youth Training, your YPT expires May 31. If you have not taken it by the 31st, you WILL be dropped as a leader and be required to submit a new application.

➡️Get Trained Today: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ ⬅️

Unit Leaders: Please pass this along to all registered adult leaders.

05/01/2026

The May issue of the Scout Shop Newswire is packed with great deals and gift ideas for your Scouting family!

🎁 Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? We’ve got you covered with thoughtful ideas she’ll love!

💲 Take advantage of special discounts, including $10 off a $50 purchase!

🏅 May is Cub Scout Advancement Month—stop by and pick up everything you need to recognize your Cub Scouts’ hard work and achievements.

📍 The Scout Shop of Little Rock will be open until 5:00 PM tomorrow, so be sure to swing by after Merit Badge University!

🎉 Bonus: The first 200 Scouts who stop in will receive a mystery item—don’t miss out!

Come see us and get everything you need to stay prepared and celebrate your Scouts!

04/17/2026

🏁 Join us for a night of fun, nostalgia, and friendly competition! 🏁

Mark your calendars for May 7, 2026 and come out to “Racin’ at the Station”, an Adult Pinewood Derby at Hill Station (2712 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock)!

There are three ways to race:
🔹 Bring your own pinewood derby car and relive the glory days
🔹 Purchase a kit from Hill Station or your local Scout Shop of Little Rock
🔹 Rent a car on race day

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Race Finalists, plus raffles and additional giveaways throughout the evening!

🕠 Check-in: 5:30 PM
🏁 Race begins: 6:00 PM

Participants must be 21+ to race.

👉 Register today: www.naturalstatecouncil.org/adultPWD2026

Join us on May 7, 2026 for “Racin’ at the Station”, an Adult Pinewood Derby at Hill Station, 2712 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock. There are three ways to participate: bring your own pinewood derby car to "relive the glory days," purchase a kit from Hill Station or your local Scout Shop, or rent a car on race day! Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Race Finalists. There will also be raffles and other prizes! Check-in begins at 5:30pm; Race begins at 6:00pm.

Registrants must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Register Today: www.naturalstatecouncil.org/adultPWD2026

04/02/2026

📰 Scouters, check out the April edition of Scout Shop Newswire!

Inside, you’ll find a $10 off $50 coupon (some restrictions apply) — the perfect excuse to stop by and stock up on your Scouting essentials.

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by refreshing your wardrobe with new Americana apparel! Be sure to checkout the Liberty in Action Challenge to explore citizenship through historic visits, civic projects, and community service. Earn the official emblem from March 2026 through February 2027.

👍 Be sure to like and follow the Scout Shop of Little Rock to stay up to date on new arrivals, special items, and upcoming sales.

🧭 Upcoming Pop-Up Shops
• April 11 – Cub Camp at Camp Rockefeller
• April 11 – Wood Badge at Reynolds Training Center, Damascus
• April 18 – Cub Camp at Camp Orr
• April 19 – NYLT at Reynolds Training Center, Damascus
• April 25 – District Leadership Summit at Reynolds Training Center
See you at the shop!

04/01/2026

The Natural State Council Service Centers and camp properties will be closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday.

Our offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, April 6.

03/16/2026

The Natural State Council is excited to announce the return of Scouting Day at the Capitol! Please join us on April 27, 2026 from 10am to 2pm at the Arkansas State Capitol! Scouts will be able to listen to legislative and judicial sessions and can engage with their legislators! Register today for this amazing opportunity at www.naturalstatecouncil.org/scoutingcapitol2026

02/18/2026

🏀 Join us for Pack the Rock this weekend! ⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

Pack the Rock is on Saturday, February 21st as the Trojans host SEMO. The women's tip-off at 1 p.m. followed by the men. Ticket vouchers are available to all scouts and scout leaders to come and cheer on the Trojans. Each voucher will be for up to four complimentary tickets. Vouchers will be distributed the week of February 16th. Scouts will have the opportunity to redeem their tickets online or to redeem this at the box office the day of the game.

Tickets are on a first come, first show basis. The best way to secure the tickets for Saturday is to use the QR Code on the voucher and to get the tickets digitally.

12/17/2025

Need a last minute gift for your Cub Scout? Consider gifting them an experience they can remember!

This after hours adventure will let Cubs experiment, investigate, and roam the exhibits once the doors are closed to the public. From hands on science to mind blowing exhibits, this night is sure to spark curiosity and earn some serious wow reactions!

Do not miss this chance to make memories that are off the charts and scientifically proven to be fun. Register today: https://www.naturalstatecouncil.org/museumofdiscovery

Calling all Cub Scouts! Get ready to explore, discover, and have a blast at Cub Scout Night at the Museum of Discovery!

This after hours adventure will let Cubs experiment, investigate, and roam the exhibits once the doors are closed to the public. From hands on science to mind blowing exhibits, this night is sure to spark curiosity and earn some serious wow reactions!

It is a chance to put your curiosity to the test make some discoveries and have a night that is truly exhibit A for fun. Consider this your official invitation to conduct some after dark experiments in excitement!

Do not miss this chance to make memories that are off the charts and scientifically proven to be fun. Cub Scout Night at the Museum of Discovery is sure to be a big bang! Register today: https://www.naturalstatecouncil.org/museumofdiscovery

12/12/2025

🎄 Consider Donating to the Annual Scout Giving Tree! 🎁

The Scout Shop of Little Rock has kicked off its annual Natural State Council, Scout Giving Tree! This is a wonderful way to support local Scouts who could use a little extra help this season.

Each ornament on the tree represents a Scout in need of essential gear—everything from uniforms to camping items. If you’re able, please stop by the Scout Shop (or call), choose an item off of one of the ornaments to donate or donate a monetary amount of your choosing to go towards the purchase of items from the scouts lists.

Your generosity helps ensure even more Scouts participating in the adventures and opportunities that Scouting brings. 💛

Thank you for spreading kindness this holiday season!

12/05/2025

🔊 Breaking News: Pinnacle Pops To The Top!

The final leaderboards for Top Selling Units and Top Selling Individual Scouts for the council are officially out and wow, Pinnacle District is all over that list! 🙌

Not only do we have a strong presence across the list, but the top TWO individual sellers in the entire council are from our very own district! ⭐🔥

A huge congratulations to every scout and every unit who worked so hard this season. Your dedication, teamwork, and spirit truly stand out. We are incredibly proud of you all! 👏

08/30/2025

🍿 The first popcorn pickup of the season is officially in the books! Huge thanks to everyone who volunteered Friday to help sort, all of you that volunteered your time to pickup for your unit, and the Council staff that make it all happen. 🙌

🛒Does your unit have a storefront this weekend? We’d love to see your setup and hear how it went!
✨ Got any tips or tricks? Share what your scout(s) do to succeed.
🎯 Is your unit aiming for a special goal this season? Tell us about it.

Good luck to everyone. Let’s make this a great popcorn season! 💥

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