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.
SCOUT SHOP CLOSED SATURDAY MAY 2
The Top City Marathon will be running on Saturday, May 2 and Monroe Street is along the path of the race. This closure will begin early Saturday morning and continue into the early afternoon.
Therefore, the Jayhawk Scout Shop will be closed on Saturday May 2.
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Council Headlines
Safeguarding Youth Training Renewal: A Call to Action for Scouting Leaders
Unit leaders, now is the time to check in with your unit volunteers . Last year, Scouting America transitioned from Youth Protection Training to the updated Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) program. Along with enhanced content—including important topics like cyberbullying and online safety—the program also shifted from a two-year renewal cycle to an annual requirement, which […]
Read Sacred Texts
The Jayhawk Area Council is excited to invite you to participate in Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide – a meaningful opportunity for youth to connect with their faith through reading. This special event encourages Scouts to set aside time to read from their sacred texts in conjunction with the U.S. National Day of Prayer. Whether […]
March Safety Moment
SUMMARY As Scouting moves to virtual and online platforms, we offer the following reminders to help keep kids safe. The below guidance applies to all online Scouting activities and meetings. Note: Some states may have legal requirements that differ from, and even go beyond, what is provided here. It is your responsibility to check and […]
2025 Silver Beaver Award Honorees
The Jayhawk Council Awards Committee is pleased to announce the honorees for the Silver Beaver Awards. Please join us at the Council Recognition Banquet for the presentation of the awards on February 7, 2026, at the Bishop Professional Center. First, the Jayhawk Area Council would like to thank the Selection Committee for their time and […]
2026 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.
