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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 […]
We have countless amazing volunteers that help guarantee the fantastic program that we offer for our Scouts! It is time for us to recognize those that have gone above the call and cheerfully gave to make the Scouts program exceptional! Please take the time and fill out the above form to allow those Scouts and […]
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.
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 […]
2024 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 8, 2025, at Washburn University’s Alumni Center. First, the Jayhawk Area Council would like to thank the Silver […]
On November 14, 2024, the Jayhawk Area Council hosted the annual Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40 banquet to celebrate the event’s 15th Anniversary and the 2024 Class of Honorees.
The Jayhawk Area Council is seeking nominations for several Council level awards. Read more how you can nominate.
2024 20 Under 40 Honorees
Boy Scouts of America Changing name to Scouting America
Effective April 1, 2024, the Boy Scouts of America will eliminate the $25 one-time joining fee for new Scouts. Other changes will also take effect on April 1.
