Our Programs

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Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts program is fun for the whole family and is for boys and girls, kindergarten to 5th grade. 

With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, Cub Scouts teaches children that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge. .

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Scouts BSA

Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience where boys and girls from age 11 through 17 can have their share of adventure in the great outdoors.

Develop skills through fun and exciting challenges, create friends and memories for a lifetime, learn about leadership through service, and engage with your community through volunteering. No prior Scouting experience is required!

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Venturing

Venturing is a youth-led program all about building adventures with your friends.

Choose to do activities that matter to you and develop essential skills like leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, and responsibility while having a blast!

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Exploring

Exploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future.

The program was developed to give students opportunities to learn about a wide variety of career paths, network with real professionals in the fields they're interested in and get hands-on experience to determine whether a career is the right fit.

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Sea Scouts

Sea Scouting is a maritime program for boys and girls ages 14-20 providing a fun, safe environment for Scouts to learn, build friendships, and develop character while earning advancement. 

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New Member Discount

Join Scouting at our special discounted rate just for new families. Available for all new Scouts and parents from August 1 - October 31, this is the perfect way to try Scouting!

Use promo code KCSCOUT26 to activate discount online.


Part of a military family? Youth in active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard families can join for free.

Learn About Our Military Fee Waiver


 

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Why Scouting?

Scouts are
Prepared.For Life.

No organization delivers adventure and values like Scouting. It’s the heart of what we do. And right here in the Heart of America Council, our Scouts are learning more than just how to explore the great outdoors and earn badges. We are preparing our Scouts to lead effectively, manage conflict, become role models and set goals for their future.

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Through more than a century of experience, we know that helping youth succeed puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. Our Scouts are learning the building blocks of leadership from the moment they join.

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17K Scouts in Our Council
8K Volunteers in Our Council

New Family Resources

Parent Orientation Guide

This handy guide will help inform you about the impact Scouting can have on your child, what it involves for you, and more.

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New Family Resources

Everything you need to stay informed and connected. Sign up for Scouting News and see all Upcoming Activities.

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About Our Council

Learn more about the Heart of America Council, our purpose and mission, and a quick overview of our programs.

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I joined Scouts because of all the different opportunities there were. I saw my brothers join and I wanted to do the same thing. And I soon learned that there’s truly a place for every individual in Scouting.


Haley Haley,
Scouts BSA

Scouts is not just for boys, girls can do just as many things as boys can do. After I joined Scouts, I learned that I was adventurous and I can do this!


Alex Alex,
Cub Scouts

Scouts is like my father figure. My father passed away when I was little and Scouting showed me a direction that I don’t think I would have ever turned to. It’s like a brotherhood and you meet people you never thought you would


Jordan Jordan ,
Scouts BSA

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