Your Adventure
Starts Here!
Welcome to Ozark Trails Council!
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Ozark Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves Scouting programs to 3,500+ youth members across 31 counties in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. Our mission is to help shape the next generation of leaders by providing character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental, and spiritual fitness.
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Join the Scouts
Become a part of the largest youth group in America. Find a Pack, Troop, or Crew in your area today and start your Scouting Adventure!
Become a Volunteer
Scouting is as much fun for volunteer adult leaders as it is for the youth! Become a Scouting Volunteer today.
Rent From Us
We offer a variety of facility rentals to the public, including a campground, cabins, and pavilions at four beautiful locations.
Make A Donation
With the help of your generosity, we are able to deliver a quality program to more than 10,000 youth and volunteers throughout our 31-county area.
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.