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.
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Range and Target Qualifying Event
Do you have a Scout that attended Summer Camp and was unable to complete one of their Range and Target Merit Badges? If so, we invite you to get your Scout registered to FSR for the weekend to work with one of our instructors to complete these requirements! We are offering Archery, Shotgun and Rifle […]
C.O.P.E.
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experiences—is a Scouting program that includes group initiative games, trust events, and challenges that reach from the ground to the sky. Jayhawk Area Council has a long history with this program, and we are excited to bring it back! Our Low C.O.P.E. Course has been inspected and is back open for scouts […]
Theisen to Join Jayhawk Area Staff
Scout Executive Wayne Pancoast is pleased to announce that Nicholas Thiesen has been hired as the Sojadi District Executive effective May 20, 2025. Nick Theisen (pronounced Tyson) graduated from ITT Technical with an associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting along with some additional certifications. He currently lives in Post Falls, Idaho and has spent the […]
Ian Lamb Receives Promotion
It is with mixed emotions that I announce Ian Lamb has been promoted to the position of Field Director for the W. D. Boyce Council in Peoria, Illinois. In his new role, he will serve on the council’s management team and provide direct supervision to the field staff covering 14 counties in central Illinois. He […]
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.