4568 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63108-2179 Phone: (314) 361-0600 or (800) 392-0895 FAX: (314) 361-5165 Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
West County Service Center 11481 Page Service Dr. St.
Louis, Mo. 63146-3529 Phone: (314) 994-9469 FAX: (314) 994-9623 Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ritter Service Center-Cape Girardeau 3000
Gordonville Rd. Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63703-5008 Phone: (573)
335-3346 or (800) 335-3346 FAX: (800) 269-7989 Hours: Monday
through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Southern Illinois Service Center-Herrin 803 East
Herrin St., Herrin, Ill. 62948-0340 Phone: (618) 942-4863 or (888)
942-4863 FAX: (618) 942-2367 Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June through August: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is a United Way agency.
Click to view 2012 Friends of Scouting campaign video.
Scouts shared their stories last fall at our council's camping facilities. This video can be part of your unit's Friends of Scouting presentation. Click here or on the graphic at the right to watch the video.
Friends of Scouting is the council's largest source of income and provides 23 percent of its operating budget. Donations help us provide a quality Scouting program to youth members throughout our geographic territory.
Units meeting participation and contribution levels during Friends of Scouting presentations will receive free rank advancement badges for one full year.Read more...
Thanks to all who unselfishly give of their time, talents and financial resources to provide an outstanding Scouting program for our youth members.
Horse Camp: Highlights include horseback riding, swimming, skeet shooting, rappelling and campfires at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
Ranger Program: Experienced Scouts can experience the wilderness on the east side of the S bar F Scout Ranch during a week of camp. New: Three merit badges will be offered.
Catholic Adventure Week: Have fun and grow in your faith during this summer camp at the Swift Base.
Get Ready For Spring With Training
Several programs in the coming months will help you and your Scouts become better leaders and have better Scouting experiences. Here are links to more information: Leader Outdoor Experience: An overnight training experience to help leaders take Cub Scouts on outdoor adventures. Wood Badge: Advanced training for leaders in all programs. Den Chief Conference: Helps den leaders and den chiefs work together for better den activities and experiences.
Here's an article that will help parents learn what phrases to banish from their vocabulary and how to talk so you're kids will really listen. Read more... Source: Parenting
Quick Clicks
Invitations:Scouts are invited to visit attractions or take part in various programs throughout our community. Many organizations offer Scouts free or reduced-cost programs. Opportunities to Serve:Nonprofit and charitable organizations welcome collaboration on service projects with units.
Several programs in the coming months will help you and your Scouts become better leaders and have better Scouting experiences. Here are links to more information: