Once again, the College of Commissioner Science will hold its fall campus in conjunction with the University of Scouting on October 23 at St. John's Military School in Salina, Kansas. A variety of courses will be offered to assist commissioners (more)
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training is now available online. You can now get all the required training you need as a Cub Scout Leader from the comfort of your own home. Districts will still conduct this training locally for those that prefer face to face training. You can find this training at
DIRECTV has become a national sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America. Now whenever you or someone you know subscribes to DIRECTV, you can benefit the Coronado Area Council.
For every new subscription received through the DIRECTV/BSA affinity program, DIRECTV will donate $75.00 to your council. In addition, the subscriber receives a $100 discount (more)
Registration for University of Scouting is now available online. Just select the calendar link below to get additional information and register your attendance. (more)
Danny Gokey, Jennette McCurdy, and BMX Biking will all be a part of the Centennial Camp's closing show! The Special Events Sub-Committee for Centennial Camp is putting together a great show that will include a celebration of Scouting's history and future along with great performers that will be exciting for Scouts, families, and people in the community. (read more)
The Coronado Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the selection of Donald R. Sheppard as the new Scout Executive and CEO to serve the volunteers and young people over 32 counties of North Central and Northwest Kansas. Sheppard will assume the position on September 16, 2010...(read more about new Scout Executive)
At the National Jamboree, gateways for each sub-camp and troop are staples. For Centennial Camp, we want to capture that same environment. Each District will construct gateways for their district sub-camp in the Boy Scout Camping area. Likewise, troops are encouraged to construct a gateway for their campsite. (read more)
The Coronado Area Council is looking for Boy Scouts to compete on stage at Centennial Camp to become Scouting's Top Chefs. If you think you or some Scouts in your troop have what it takes, then step on up and take the challenge.
Troops are encouraged to select their representatives...(more)
Do not delay, early registration for Centennial Camp ends August 16. You can now register for Centennial Camp and sign up for all the supplemental activities online by selecting the calendar date below and hitting the "Register Online" button. You can still register by sending mailing your information to the council office by downloading the registration form also by...(more)
St. John's Military School will be the site for this year's University of Scouting on October 23. University of Scouting is our largest fall training event where all leaders can go to get valuable supplemental training. As with past University of Scouting events, the College of Commissioner Science will be held at the same time. Participants can attend...
Leaders,
It is not too late to register for the highest volunteer training offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge will be held on the weekends of September 17th-19th and October 1st-3rd.
The Dickinson County Historical Society is pleased to announce a new display celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. This display will be available to view from now until October 6 at the Heritage Center.
With over 9,750 miles already paddled and portaged this summer in the North Woods of Minnesota and Canada, we are already looking forward to the summer of 2011.
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As Scouting celebrates its 100th Anniversary, Brown Memorial Camp has been camping Scout in the for more than 80 years. This summer has been one of our best.
Cub and Webelos Resident Camps were centered around three three-day weekends in June. The theme, Frontier Days, was represented by Scouts being grouped into forts for camping and...
Fifty Boy Scout troops attended this years Boy Scout Summer Camp at the Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation. Camp Director Rex Lowe reports that 485 youth and 144 leaders camped over the three-week program. In addition, 16 Cub Scout packs brought 67 Cub Scouts and 47 parents and leaders to the Cub and Webelos Resident Camp that took place the weekend after Boy Scout camp ended. (more)
You can now register for the Coronado Area Council Woodbadge Course C-25-10 online. You can pay your deposit and make full payment later or pay it all at once.
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Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.
To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies.
(read more about Youth Protection Training)
The National BSA is rolling out a new Cub Scout program delivery method beginning this Fall. Cub Scouts 2010 is similar to what many den leaders have been already doing. Instead of monthly program themes, den and pack meetings are designed around the advancement programs of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos handbooks. (read more to learn about Cub Scouts 2010)
Centennial Camp is just around the corner and the Centennial Camp Committee has been working hard to make this the most exciting event ever held in the Coronado Area Council. Now, you too, can be a part of Centennial Camp by volunteering. (see how you can be a part of the action)
Why wait to get your Centennial Camp shirt, hat, or backpack? Order your apparel in advance and have it at Centennial Camp!
The Coronado Area Council is offering 10 different items that will have the Centennial Camp logo. These items range from hats to jackets to backpacks. Download the order form...
The Coronado Area Council would like to remind all units as they plan their summer unit trips that you MUST fill out a Tour Permit.