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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.
Special Events
Trainer’s EDGE
Learn the skills to lead training at your own unit! This course is great for all unit leaders, den Chiefs, and required for all Wood Badge Staff.
Contact Kirby Moreland with any questions or signup today here.
Wood Badge 5-306-24
The premier leadership training! Sign up today at this link.
Billy Long – Distinguished Citizen Award
Join us as we Celebrate Billy Long receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award!
Monday, November 27th
For more information, please contact Michael Widman at [email protected].
Silver Beaver & Golden Sun Awards
The Silver Beaver is the highest award a Council can bestow upon a volunteer! We have so many worthy of recognition involved in our programs, nominate someone today!
The Golden Sun is an award that is unique to our Council and a top award! You can use the same nomination form for Golden Sun.
Please send completed applications to Michael Widman at [email protected] by November 1st.
Springfield Scout Shop
Check out the great deals our local Scout Shop has to offer. With special promotions, rotating sales, camping equipment, uniforms, books, and so much more, you are sure to find just what you are looking for. This is the only official BSA Shop in our area, be sure to stop in and say hey to Brandy!
For a limited time, buy both you uniform shirt and uniform pants together to get 10% off! More info here!
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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.