Great Rivers Council, Scouting America

🏕️ Design Your Dream Merit Badge Week!
The Great Rivers Scouting Merit Badge Marathon is here—and it’s built for YOU.
✅ Choose your days
✅ Pick your badges
✅ Set your own pace
Whether you attend one day or all six, you’re in control of your Scouting adventure.
📅 Registration closes July 16, 2026
🔗 Register now: scoutingevent.com/653-Marathon2026
💬 Tag a Scout who should join you!

Another successful week at Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation! Come visit us this summer.

When your unit is active and visible in the community, families take notice. Share your summer adventures and invite others to join.

👉 https://greatriversscouting.org/unitexcellence/

Did you know the Statue of Liberty seen in towns across the Missouri has a connection to Scouting? Check out this story highlighting a piece of Scouting history and its lasting impact.

After 75 years, this small Statue of Liberty was restored to shine again Called the Liberty Sisters, more than 200 of these replicas are in civic buildings around the country. Columbia has one, too.

👀 A day at Game Design Camp looks like:
🎯 Learn, 🎮 Build, 🚀 Create Every single day.
📅 July 13–17
📍 Columbia, MO
Spots are going fast!
Find out more at scoutingevent.com/653-GameDesign2026

⏳ 2 Weeks to Go! Don’t Miss Cub Scout Resident Camp!
Adventure is waiting at Lake of the Ozarks Scout Reservation! 🏕️
There are just 2 weeks left to register your Cub Scout for an unforgettable resident camp experience.
🌲 Fishing, BB guns, archery
🔥 Campfires & skits
🏊 Water fun at the lake
🤝 New friendships & lifelong memories
This is the highlight of the summer your Scout won’t want to miss!
📅 Deadline: June 28, 2026
👉 Register now: https://scoutingevent.com/653-CubCamp2026

We’re excited to offer our limited-edition commemorative patch and collector card honoring America’s 250. Available NOW at the Scout Shop for $6.00 each, while supplies last.

*Reminder, the Scouting Adventure Center, Office, and Scout Shop will be closed on Friday. The Scout Shop will be open again on Saturday, June 20th.

Scouting is a family experience. Campouts, picnics, and celebrations build connections that keep families engaged and involved.

Unit Excellence: Family Engagement – Host at least two family-inclusive events each year.
👉 https://greatriversscouting.org/unitexcellence/