Mid-America Council :: Boy Scouts

Helpful Links

BSA Official Links

Boy Scouts of America Logos and Program Symbols

Boy Scouts of America National Site
The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.

Guide to Safe Scouting
The Guide to Safe Scouting can help you plan your unit activities in a safe manner consistent with the policies of the BSA.

Boys' Life Magazine
Look for fiction stories, comics, jokes, Scouts in Action and more in the latest issue of Boys' Life!

Scouting Magazine
Scouting is the national magazine for adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America Complete archive dating to 1998.

Official Scout Catalog
Your official online source for information about equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby, and other essential Scouting Supplies. Merchandise available through the Gottschalk Scout Shop and Mid-American Energy Center.

Legal Issues Web Site
On behalf of the Boy Scouts of America informs the public about the issues that confront the Scouting movement.

Good Turn for America
Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America to address the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poor health in our nation.

Commissioners
A commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor. Provided are many helpful forms, tools and links to assist the commissioner.

ScoutParents.org
The national Scouting organization has developed the "National Parenting Initiative." The goal of this initiative is to increase parents' knowledge, participation and passion for Scouting. This site provides basic Scouting information, tips, a discussion forum and ideas to increase adult participation.

Other helpful Links

Order of the Arrow
Kit-Ke-Hak-O-Kut Lodge #97 Local chapter of the Order of the Arrow

U.S. Scouting Service Project
Start your online Scouting Adventure with the U.S. Scouting Service Project, the Scouting Web Portal!

MacScouter
Dedicated to providing a wide variety of resources to support youth programs.

Trails End
Serving the needs of Scouting Units nationwide, trails end provides the Ideal Year of Scouting, budget plans, newsletter templates and other resources

Scout Camp.org
Listing of Scout Camps and other camping resources

Rope tying knots
Knot tying instruction and ideas. Listed alphabetically and by use

BSA Award Knots for your uniform
Everyone likes to be acknowledged for a job well done. Reward dedicated leaders for their service using the BSA knots.

BoyScoutTrail.com
Resources for Scouting, from Tiger Cubs through Eagle Scouts. Rank advancement, merit badge, award information, age-appropriate activities, skits, games, songs, graces, stories, and Scoutmaster minutes.

BSA Additional Web Sites

Rechartering

Rechartering is one of the most important times of the year and can be done online. Visit our Rechartering page for more information.

Brand new Annual Health and Medical Record

The one health and medical record replaces former Class 1, 2, and 3 medical forms.

Mid-America Council and Hy-Vee Food Stores announce new discount program

This discount program is provided to all Mid-America Council unit leaders and the program entitles the card holder to a 10% discount on Hy-Vee labeled grocery items and any meat or produce.

2010 National Jamboree

The BSA announced that the next Jamboree is scheduled in 2010 to coincide with the 100th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America!