
Join Us, “Get Outside” SBS Broadcast
The Screen-Boosted Scouting theme for August is, “Get Outside.” Want to hear about this month’s resources? Join the SBS Broadcast Video Call on August 26, 7 to 7:15 p.m., and more >

SE Corner: It’s Time To GROW
Now that the Montana Council has completed a very successful camp season at our beautiful K-M Scout Ranch, it is time for our fall recruitment season. Last fall we started more >

Sept. 5 Auction Supports Montana Scouts
The catalog for the Sept. 5, North American Auction Co., auction is live on their website: Early September American Indian & Western Sale. As you know, restrictions due to the more >

New Uniform Sale! Save 25% On Uniform Bottoms
What’s better than a brand-new uniform? A brand-new uniform on sale! With the new Scouting year here, we are offering 25% off* uniform shorts, pants or skorts with the purchase of more >

When Did Summer Camp Become All About Merit Badges?
Over the past five weeks, a united team of camp staff members from Melita, MOHAB and K-M delivered EPIC weeks of Scouting skills and adventure to over 800 Scouts in more >

A Compass Reading, Screen-Boosted Scouting
When you start something new, whether it is a backpacking trip or a training and communication initiative, the start is exciting and often the easiest part. You are ready to more >

We Have Montana Face Masks
Montana face masks are available in three styles: white with Cub Scout ranks, blue with white fleur-de-lis and American Flag with fleur-de-lis. $21.50 each – Size 17 cm x 13 more >

Farewell To Peter Jones, Welcome Levi Knight
It is with bittersweet emotion we announce that Peter Jones – Facility Manager – will be leaving the Montana Council to pursue other opportunities. Peter has served on our Program more >

Gift From Steve Koski, State Farm Insurance
On July 23, 2020, Steve Koski presented Scott Jourdonnais, District Executive of Bitterroot and Mullan Trail Districts, with a check for $500 from the State Farm Companies Foundation Good Neighbor more >

Charter Renewal Season Is Upon Us
Unit Leaders! Charter renewal season is upon us. There was a fee increase on August 1, 2020, which needs to be accounted for in the paperwork. Leaders can check with more >

2019 Nick Kajin Award Winners
The Montana Council is pleased to announce the 2019 Nick Kajin Award winners. Congratulations Julia Johnson, NYLT East Course, and Adam Krause, NYLT West Course! The Nick Kajin Award recognizes an outstanding more >

K-M Lodge: A New Piece In The Game
On Saturday, August 17, 2019, nearly 300 people assembled outside the new lodge and dining hall at K-M Scout Ranch. Braving the rain and fog, the crowd celebrated the official unveiling more >

In Store: Official Uniform Promotion
What’s in Store? All uniform tops – Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Leaders – are 25% off with the purchase of a coordinating uniform bottom. Bottoms available range from more >

SE Corner: Season To GROW
Thank you to everyone for a great summer. Our theme for this fall is GROW. Grow, Resources, Opportunities and Wins. I know everyone is excited about the fall and recruiting more >

Certified Angling Instructor Course 2019
As a BSA Certified Angling Instructor, you will have the opportunity to learn fundamental Fishing and Fly Fishing Skills, learn how to best teach Scouts those fishing skills, and have FUN!

Scouting For Everyone
How to Provide Scouting Opportunities to all Youth The 2019-2020 school year is upon us and that means we have the opportunity to invite all youth and families to be more >

Popcorn Kick-Off Training Dates 2019
Time to Be Prepared for the Montana Council Popcorn Sale Sale Dates: September 28 – October 20 Popcorn Kick-Off Training Dates: Unit Popcorn Chairs and one unit leader are required more >

Shooting Sports Day & Committee
Registration is now open for inaugural Family Shooting Sports Day at K-M Scout Ranch. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled weekend. You can go to https://montana.tentaroo.com to register online or more >

SE Corner: Bigger Than Life, MT Scouting Legend Ray Lau
All Across America, and certainly in the Montana Council, there are certain individuals who exemplify all the best of Scouting. Ray Lau of Three Forks, MT, was one of those more >

Scout Me In!
All across Montana, Cub Scout Packs are gearing up to grow their Scouting programs! Whether you are a Boys Pack, Girls Pack, or family program with separate Boy and Girl more >

Introducing Scouting To New Families
It is hard to believe that summer is closing upon us and fall is right around the corner! With fall comes the opportunity to welcome new youth to our great more >

Building Leadership Skills: Wood Badge 2018
“The whole principle of the Scouting Movement should be impressed in the training…” – Robert Baden-Powell Are you looking for an opportunity to build your skills as a leader, as more >

Register, Inaugural Family Shooting Sports Day
We would like to invite you to come to participate in the first annual K-M Scout Ranch Family Shooting Sports Day. This is an event is for all family members more >

SE Corner: Welcome Gary Ely, New Council Commissioner
I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce our new Council Commissioner Gary Ely. Please join the Montana Council staff along with Scouts and volunteers across the state more >

2018 District Popcorn Kick-Offs
It’s that time of year again – can you smell it in the air – Popcorn Time! Don’t miss out on all the new information that will be given out more >

Eagle Scout Reception 2018
Eagle Scouts of all ages, from all Councils, and your families are cordially invited to the annual free Eagle Scout Reception on Friday, August 17, 2018, 5:00-7:00 pm at the more >

Camp Registration Is Open!
Montana Boy Scout and Venturing leaders: Registration for K-M Scout Ranch and Melita Island 2018 Camping Sessions is open! Available spaces are going quickly. Talk to your unit, pick your more >

SE Corner: Camp Upgrades Receive Applause
I have spent the last few weeks traveling through much of Montana and I have been reminded of the beauty – and vastness – of the state we call home. more >

Helena Scouts Spot & Call In Fire
Good things happen when Scouts are out and about and prepared for emergencies. As Montana struggles with drought and fire danger, this is a great reminder we can help as more >

2017 Fall Recruitment: Rocket Into Scouting!
We are continuing our theme for this fall’s recruiting campaign. It is Rocket into Scouting! Our flyers will have a picture of a den launching their rockets. We are also more >

Cub Scout Roundtable Planning Guide
The 2017-18 Cub Scout Roundtable Planning Guide is late being published. I’ve contacted the National Roundtable Commissioner and he/they are most apologetic about it. They say that no person was more >

Medication Use In Scouting
The following guidance on medication use in Scouting has been developed for Scouts, parents or guardians, and adult leaders. Planning ahead is a key component. This information can also be more >

Troop 2 Celebrates a Century of Scouting
Dear Scouting friends, Troop 2 in Billings is 100 years old – WOW! You probably know that the BSA was founded in 1910. Not long after, in 1916, the Billings First Congregational more >

Glacier National Park Project
“I can truly say that not only the park has benefited from the 11, 000 hours of service that the troops who have participated on the project since 2010 but more >

Exclusive In-Council Unit Registration
Montana Council Camps registration for 2017 is now open! Montana Council units have an exclusive opportunity to register early for spaces at Camp Melita Island and K-M Scout Ranch. The more >

Summer Camp Story Winners
Congratulations 2016 Summer Camp Story Winners! We received some wonderful stories shared with us from this past summer’s adventures. After our drawing, congratulations to Jeff Wilke (adult entry) and Severin H. (youth entry). Here more >

Wilderness First Aid Course 2017
Mark your calendar now! Only 20 people will be allowed to register for this 16 hour Wilderness First Aid course, offered by Tony Higuera, an experienced WFA instructor. What: 16 more >

Order Of The Arrow Fall Fellowship
Save the date! The Apoxky-Aio fall fellowship will be held September 23-25, 2016. The Ne-I-Yah Chapter (Lewis & Clark District) will be hosting the fellowship this year and has the more >

Fall Recruitment: Rocket Into Scouting!
We have adopted a new theme for this fall’s recruiting campaign. It is Rocket into Scouting! Our flyers will have a picture of a den launching their rockets. We are more >

Cub Scout Uniform Promotion
From now through Oct. 31, 2016, receive a 25% discount on Blue pants with the purchase of a full Cub Scout Blue Uniform – head to toe. The Uniform is more >

Judge Christensen Awarded Distinguished Eagle Scout
The Honorable Dana L. Christensen was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in a ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Missoula. This prestigious award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, more >

Is Scouting Important? Yes. Here’s Why.
People outside of Scouting, often question the value of the Scouting program in today’s world. Since January of this year, we can point to three known examples of Scouts or more >

Welcome Caroline Rocha to Team 315!
Montana Council is excited to announce the hiring of Caroline Rocha as the new district executive for Hi Line and Nu Ooh Ska districts. Welcome to Team 315! Caroline most more >

Fort McMurray Scouts In Need After Fire
Donations are requested for our Scouting family in Fort McMurray Canada. Their community was destroyed by a devastating fire. Most Troops and Packs lost everything. Montana Council has collected almost more >

Team 315 at The Summit 2016
Recently, the Montana Council was allotted a contingency to The Summit Bechtel Reserve. The camp, located outside Glen Jean, West Virginia, features a few different options for the trip and time more >

2015 Nick Kajin Award Winners
The 2015 Nick Kajin award winners are Tyler Bortz (East Course) and Nate Jourdonnais (West Course). The Kajin Award recognizes an outstanding youth staff member who exemplifies the Scout Oath more >