I love Scouting. I remember telling my parents I saw kids at school wearing blue vests with patches all over, and I wanted to join. My dad looked into it and we found a meeting. The group wasn’t organized, and I told my dad, “This isn’t the same blue vest. This is a blue shirt!” […] The post Executive Corner: How Can I Help Membership? appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

Montana Council is seeking adult leadership for our 2026 National Jamboree contingent troops. The leader application can be found here. DEADLINE: Leader applications are due by Dec. 1, 2024. Jamboree troop leaders help to coordinate pre-trip planning, troop/participant communication, pre-Jamboree “shakedown” events, and the Jamboree trip, including touring Washington D.C.  JAMBOREE DATES: July 22-31, 2026 (plus […] The post 2026 National Jamboree Adult Leadership appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

Stay up-to-date on current safety standards as outlined in the Barries to Abuse and Guide to Safe Scouting, including the buddy system & accommodations. The post Safety Update: September 2024 appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

Twenty-six members of the Apoxky-Aio Lodge of the Montana Council traveled to the University of Colorado Boulder to participate in the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) this past July. The post Montana Scouts Attend NOAC 2024 appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

This past summer, K-M Scout Ranch and Camp Melita Island welcomed thousands of Scouts and dedicated volunteer leaders from Montana and beyond, offering them a season of unforgettable adventures. The 2024 camps were marked by stellar reviews praising the exceptional commitment of our staff. Through their unwavering dedication to service and growth, they taught essential […] The post A Note From 2024 Summer Camp Directors appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

The 2024 Montana Outdoor High Adventure Base (MOHAB) season was defined by nature's unpredictability and the resilience of those who explored it. From snowstorms to scorching heat, each week brought new challenges and unforgettable experiences for the Scouts who ventured into the heart of Montana's wilderness. The post MOHAB: 2024 In Review appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

Great news! Popcorn season is here! Scouts could use your help so it’s time to restock your popcorn pantry. The Montana Council popcorn sale is ON! The Pecatonica River Popcorn online store offers a delightful variety of popcorn, chocolates, and coffee. Popcorn revenue directly benefits each unit, helping reduce costs for all our Scouting families. […] The post Online Popcorn Sale Is Open appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

Recruitment should be a regular focus for Scout units. The basics are straightforward and simple: determine who will help with recruiting and establish your timeline. Identify a New Member Coordinator This role, ideally not the unit leader or committee chair, is like a greeter who introduces new members to the unit. The key is finding […] The post Basics Of Recruiting appeared first on Montana Council ..read more

I am fortunate to be writing this from the shores of Melita Island Scout Camp. It was only two days ago I was at K-M Scout Ranch. Summer is always an exciting time of year. Our camps are full, and we are grateful to each of you who has made the trek or will go to one of our summer camps. Camps are a huge part of Scouting and we have been working diligently over the past several years to make ours some of the very best. You can imagine the significant administrative undertaking that summer camps require. The program development, the leaders’ guides, the logistics, food, food ..read more

Awesome, amazing, OUTstanding, heartwarming, exciting, thoughtful, energizing, dedicated, inspiring, thrilling – these positive adjectives and more describe the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2024 leadership course that recently concluded at beautiful K-M Scout Ranch! Congratulations to the 45 terrific Scout participants from across Montana and beyond who came together as patrols and successfully completed the course! They practiced and learned team building and servant leadership through a variety of methods. And had a blast, activity by activity, day by day! Thank you to the fan ..read more