Volcano Scouting

04/28/2023

Due to staffing shortages, increasing costs, and limited council support, we regret to inform you that we have cancelled our 2023 Merit Badge Weekend at Mount St. Helens. However, we are committed to continuing to provide valuable educational opportunities to scouts through our new approach of providing free asynchronous curricula and resources for troop outings to Mount St. Helens.

Read our full announcement at: https://www.volcanoscouting.org/post/merit-badge-weekend-cancelled-volcano-scouting-s-new-direction

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Volcano Scouting!

03/23/2023

Volcano Scouting is still looking for energetic and passionate volunteers to help staff our June 2-4 Merit Badge Weekend!

Specifically, we are in dire need of a qualified Camp Health Officer. This Scouter must have a professional medical credential with a wilderness medicine endorsement, per BSA NCAP Standards.

To learn more and apply, please visit

Volcano Scouting prides itself on being a youth-led and adult-mentored organization comprised completely of volunteer seasonal staff. While we have an 80% staff retention rate, we are always looking to add new faces to our team! If you're interested in collaborating with other scouts and adult leade...

02/01/2023

Registration for our 2023 Merit Badge Weekend is now open!

To learn more about the event, visit https://www.volcanoscouting.org/2023-mbw

To register now, visit https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=84108233

Get ready for an outdoor learning experience like no other! Join Volcano Scouting for its first Merit Badge Weekend at Mount St. Helens in three years. Scouts will conduct real-world scientific inquiry, hear from outdoor professionals, and engage in ecological restoration at the Mount St. Helens Sci...

01/09/2023

Scouting Returns to Mount St. Helens This Summer!

Join us for our 2023 Merit Badge Weekend on June 2-4 at the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center. For $65/scout and $45/adult, participants can engage in learning activities focused on the Geology and Soil & Water Conservation merit badges. Registration opens on February 1. You can learn more at www.volcanoscouting.org/mbw

We are also looking for youth and adult staff to help coordinate the Merit Badge Weekend. Check out the volunteer staff opportunities and perks at www.volcanoscouting.org/staff

Get ready for an outdoor learning experience like no other! Join Volcano Scouting for its first Merit Badge Weekend at Mount St. Helens in three years. Scouts will conduct real-world scientific inquiry, hear from outdoor professionals, and engage in ecological restoration at the Mount St. Helens Sci...

12/19/2022

Mark your calendars. We're returning to Mount St. Helens with a Merit Badge Weekend at the Science and Learning Center on June 2-4, 2023. More information will be released after the new year.

www.volcanoscouting.org/mbw

08/26/2022

Looking for more virtual merit badge classes? Check out what we have to offer!

Registration for our September courses ends tonight. Visit volcanoscouting.org/merit-badges to learn more and register today!

Volcano Scouting is a group of scouts, adult leaders, and public land managers who are working to bring Scouting back to Mount St. Helens through stewardship, education, adventure, and leadership opportunities.

07/28/2022

Registration is now open for several of our "off-season" virtual merit badge courses at https://www.volcanoscouting.org/merit-badges. These courses are only $5.00/scout and range in length from one month to four months, depending on the merit badge. This year, we have elected to offer merit badges needed for the Distinguished Conservation Service Award, in addition to Eagle-required merit badges helpful for those interested in careers in the outdoors.

Interested in all ten merit badges? You can register for our Conservation Leaders Academy, which also includes guest lectures, personal DCSA counseling, and a special gift package for only $25.00/scout. Registration is now open at https://www.volcanoscouting.org/cla

07/22/2022

More virtual merit badge courses are coming this fall, winter, and spring! Plus, our Conservation Leaders Academy is returning with a new discounted price. Learn more and register at https://www.volcanoscouting.org/post/more-virtual-merit-badge-courses-coming

06/10/2022

FINAL HOURS: Register for our Summer 2022 merit badge events at volcanoscouting.org/programs

Volcano Scouting is proud to offer overnight programs and single-day events designed by scouts, for scouts! With support from adult Scouters and our partners, we provide high school students with the opportunity to organize schedules, plan menus, develop ceremonies, draft budgets, and lead educatio...

06/08/2022

Time is running out to register for our Summer 2022 programs! Head over to volcanoscouting.org/programs to learn more and register.

Volcano Scouting is proud to offer overnight programs and single-day events designed by scouts, for scouts! With support from adult Scouters and our partners, we provide high school students with the opportunity to organize schedules, plan menus, develop ceremonies, draft budgets, and lead educatio...

06/03/2022

Only one week left to register for our virtual Summer 2022 programs!

www.volcanoscouting.org/programs

Volcano Scouting is proud to offer overnight programs and single-day events designed by scouts, for scouts! With support from adult Scouters and our partners, we provide high school students with the opportunity to organize schedules, plan menus, develop ceremonies, draft budgets, and lead educatio...