About Jayhawk Area Council
Serving Youth Through Scouting
The Jayhawk Area Council, Scouting America continues its proud heritage of serving community organizations across the eleven counties that comprise our service area (Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee and Wabaunsee).
The Jayhawk Area Council is divided into four Districts based upon geographical area. These four Districts provide the program for the thousands of Scouts and Units served throughout the Council.
The Jayhawk Area Council is governed by an executive board made up of volunteer community leaders under the direction of the Council President and executive committee. The executive board selects a Scout Executive to handle the operations of the council who works with the executive board to set policies.
The Foundation of Scouting
Mission Statement
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 Scout Law.
Vision Statement
Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful,
Friendly, Courteous, Kind,
Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,
Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
