Are You Katniss?
Peeta? Gale?
Haymitch?

Find out at the Venturing Hunger Games: Capture the Flag! Tributes check in at 6 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 12, at the Cornucopia (Shippey Pavilion, Beaumont Scout Reservation). The victor is announced at 10:30 p.m. Admission is free, with snacks and bonfire included, as well as a showing of "The Hunger Games." Bring a friend and you'll each receive a sponsor gift to help you in the games. Read more and register...   

Holi-DAY Camps Offer
Winter Fun For Cubs

Are you looking for something extra for your Cub Scout to do during winter break? Send your Cub and his sibling(s) to Holi-DAY Camp at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Choose from two sessions or sign up for both: Holiday Around the World, Dec. 22-23; New Year's Bash, Dec. 29-30. Fee is $65 per child per camp, and includes lunch, crafts, and activities. Register here. 

Scouts Explore All
During STEM University 

Scouts can explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during STEM University at the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Dec. 27 and at Southeast Missouri State University on Jan. 3. Don't miss this popular event! Register today.  

   NOTE: Boy Scout College at UMSL is full.

UoS Helps You Provide
Scouts A Great Program

University of Scouting is a full day of training opportunities with dozens of classes about any and everything that has to do about Scouting! Whether you are a leader, commissioner, or Scout, you will find what you need on Jan. 24 at Fox High School.

   A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be. View the full course schedule or register today. Sign up by Jan. 10 and get $10 off your registration fee.

Nominate An Outstanding
Adult For Silver Beaver

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition bestowed upon an adult volunteer by a Boy Scout council. Is there someone in your unit worthy of such an honor? Nominations are due Jan. 31, 2015. Read more or click here for a nomination form.

Join NYLT Camp Staff 
For The Summer 

NYLT program graduates who would like to master their leadership skills while having fun should apply for NYLT camp staff this summer. For an application and more details, visit the NYLT page. 

Other Camps Need Staff Too

Few jobs combine the satisfaction of working with people while enjoying the outdoors as summer camp staff positions. For other summer camp staff opportunities, visit our summer camp page.

NEWS BRIEFS

CAMP FAMOUS EAGLE -- During construction of the new dining hall, access to Camp Famous Eagle at S bar F Scout Ranch is closed for winter and spring camping.


CAMPERSHIPS -- Lack of funds should not keep a Scout from going to camp. Camperships provide assistance. Download an application here.


MERIT BADGE SKILL CENTERS -- Upcoming merit badge skill centers include Chess, Citizenship in the World, Horsemanship, Law, and Truck Transportation.

RECHARTERING -- Effective Jan. 1, 2015, a unit not reregistered by its expiration date will be considered separated by the council and immediately dropped from the BSA -- leaving it without access to council facilities and programs. Read more...  

YOUTH PROTECTION -- Registered leaders are now notified by email if they have not yet taken Youth Protection Training or their training has expired or will expire in 30/60/90 days. Included is a link to online training. Make sure your email address is up to date!  

HISTORY BOOK -- The Spirit Within covers the council's history from 1976 to 2012 with more than 400 photos and a DVD. Order your copy here.