Council Office and Scout Shop Closed August 17th
The Council Office and Scout Shop will be closed on August 17th from 1PM through the end of the day. We will reopen on Monday, August 20th with normal hours.
Central States Fair Service Hours Opportunity
There is an opportunity for individuals to sign up for service hours through collecting canned food at the Central States Fair on Friday, August 17th beginning at 2pm. Scouts are…
Join us for the 80th Mount Rushmore Pilgrimage!
The Mount Rushmore Pilgrimage has been a tradition since 1938. At the first hike, there were only images of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln on the Mountain. The…
BSA unveils name of program for older boys and girls, launches ‘Scout Me In’ campaign
The wait is over, and we now know what we’ll call the program for 11- to 17-year-old youth when girls can begin joining during the scheduled launch on Feb. 1, 2019.…
Spring Camporee
Spring Camporee will take place on May 11th-13th. This year it combines great service with learning about railroading. Activities allow every qualified Boy Scout to earn the railroading merit badge…
- 22 Aug 2018
Council Eagle Board
The Council Eagle Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month, starting at 5PM. Prospective Eagle Scouts are required… - 13 Sep 2018
Lodge Executive Committee Meeting
The Lodge Executive Committee meets monthly, mainly at the Scout Service Center. These meetings are open to the public. Topics… - 13 Sep 2018
District Roundtable
Roundtables begin at 6:30pm on the second Thursday of the month and are held at the Black Hills Area Council…
The mission of the Boy Scouts of 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.
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.