Boy Scouts of America continued...

The slogan of the Boy Scouts of America is “Do a Good Turn Daily.” And, just like the anonymous Boy Scout in the London fog, Scouts have been doing Good Turns for conservation for nearly 100 years. end of article

Becoming a Scout

The Boy Scouts of America has three programs open to youths. They include Cub Scouts, which is designed for boys 7 to 10 years old. Boy Scouts, open to boys 10 to 17 years old, and Venturing, open to boys and girls between 14 and 20 years old who have completed eighth-grade.

All programs provide experiences, challenges and guidance designed to help young people mature into responsible and caring adults.

To become a Scout or to learn more about Boy Scouts of America programs visit www.scouting.org or contact one of the following Boy Scouts Councils in Missouri:

  • Great Rivers Council (Columbia)—573-449-2561
  • Greater St. Louis Council—314-361-0600
  • Heart of America Council (Kansas City)—816-942-9333
  • Ozark Trails Council (Springfield)—417-883-1636
  • Pony Express Council (St. Joseph)—816-233-1351

Other Youth Groups Involved in Conservation

Other organizations actively involved in youth conservation education and/or conservation service projects include:

  • 4-H—www.4husa.org or www.national4-hheadquarters.gov
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of America—www.bgca.org
  • Campfire USA—www.campfire.org
  • Girl Scouts of America—www.girlscouts.org
  • Greenwings of Ducks Unlimited—www.greenwing.org or www.ducks.org
  • Jakes of National Wild Turkey Federation—www.nwtf.org/jakes
  • Missouri Stream Teams—www.mostreamteam.org
  • The National FFA Organization—www.ffa.org

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About This Article

Author

author HAROLD KERNS is an Eagle Scout (1971) and a fisheries regional supervisor in Northwest Missouri. He has worked for the Department for more than 25 years. He is an assistant Scoutmaster with troop 60 in Savannah, where he resides with his wife, Laura, and two sons, Zach and Austin. Zach earned the eagle Scout rank in 2006, and Austin is nearing completion.

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