Welcome to Jayhawk Area Council
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Jayhawk Area Council is proud to represent Scouting America in 11 counties in Northeast Kansas.
Holiday Office Closures
The Jayhawk Area Council office and Scout Shop will be closed for Christmas beginning December 24 and will reopen Monday, December 29. We will also be closed Thursday, January 1 and will reopen on Friday January 2 and resume our normal schedule.
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Washburn Merit Badge University
February 7, 2026
Note Date Change
Registration
Opens Soon
Council Headlines
Council Klondike Stocking Caps Now Available
Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase one of our 2026 Scouting America, Jayhawk Area Council stocking caps now through December 18th! These stylish hats are fleece lined and available for just $15.00. Pre-order yours today and secure your own keepsake from our 2026 Council Klondike. Place your Order today by going to:
Scouts BSA Summer Camp
Dear Scoutmasters and Senior Patrol Leaders, Summer camp is the highlight of the Scouting year. Young men and women join Scouting to get outdoors and Camp Jayhawk at Falley Scout Reservation provides a unique setting for Scouts to interact with the Scouting program, explore nature, and learn about the world and themselves. The Falley Scout […]
Eagle Scholarship Opportunity
The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest is now live! Take the opportunity to encourage your Eagle Scout to submit a essay today for an opportunity to at a Scholarship.
Gray to Join Jayhawk Area Council Staff
Scout Executive Wayne Pancoast is pleased to announce the addition of Caleb Gray as the Pony Express District Executive effective August 18, 2025. His responsibilities include membership, fundraising, and program support for Marshal, Nehama, Potawatomie and portions of Wabaunsee counties. Caleb studied at University of Arkansas where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in […]
2025 Impact Dashboard
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Camping Opportunities
Interested in spending a weekend at Falley Scout Reservation?
Learn more about how your unit or business can make a reservation for FSR.
