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.
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Montana Scouts Attend NOAC 2024
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.
A Note From 2024 Summer Camp Directors
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
New Research Reveals Shift In Family Concerns Post-Pandemic
New research shows that in the wake of COVID-19, post-pandemic parents are worried that their kids’ childhood is slipping away. For their part, kids are increasingly focused on things like friendship and the future, being trusted and respected, and being capable of solving problems on their own.
MOHAB: 2024 In Review
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.
Online Popcorn Sale Is Open
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
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.
SE Corner: Time At Montana Camps
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
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
SE Corner: View From NYLT
As I write this, I am at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at K-M Scout Ranch. It is always enjoyable to be a “fly on