Youth Led – Adult Supervised
A fictional scenario to set the scene: A person finds a town where the sport of basketball is unknown. That person then recruits ten youth
Category: Unit Leaders
Summer Unit Program – What’s Your Plan?
“Summer? Our pack/troop doesn’t ‘meet’ in the summer!” If this is what your unit is thinking, we strongly encourage you to think differently about the
You’re Invited: 2026 National Scout Jamboree
ELEVATE your Scouting experience at the 2026 National Scout Jamboree!! Join Montana Council at the Summit for nine days with 30,000 other Scouts from across the country!
Anniversary Month Contest: 2025
On Feb. 8, 2025, we will celebrate the 115th anniversary of Scouting America. Since its founding in 1910, more than 130 million young men and
Continuing An Outdoor Program In The Winter
It’s getting cold across Montana, but Scouting continues! The outdoor program is a key component of Scouting, but planning outdoor activities during the winter isn’t
Scouting & Sports: Reinforcing Each Other
Earlier this month, Scouting America announced that Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery was named Scouting’s official recruitment ambassador. Selecting Montgomery for this role highlights
Safety Update: September 2024
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.
Basics Of Recruiting
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.
Cell Phones – Blessing And Bane
Cell phones – we love them and hate them at the same time. I can’t imagine life without it, but I also have moments of
A Room Full of Giants
Your council’s Key 3 (Walt McIntosh, Council President; Jory Dellinger, Scout Executive; and Scott Hooper, Council Commissioner) recently spent a week at Philmont near Cimarron,
Does Your Unit Have an Annual Budget?
As we begin thinking about the next school year of Scouting, let’s take time to plan for how we pay the expenses of providing an
2024 Popcorn Updates
The 2024 Popcorn Season is just around the corner and it’s time to let Montana Council know if your unit will be selling popcorn! Last