Hooked on Scouting
Get Hooked on Scouting!
This event is for all newly enrolled youth (ages 6-10) and their family members. This event is usually held at the end of every of September through various lakes and streams throughout Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. This event is designed to give these newly recruited youth and families their first Scouting experience. All newly recruited youth will receive a free fishing pole and tackle kit to take with them on their new Scouting journey!
Your Adventure Starts Here

Blazing Trails District (Branson Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Cow Creek Scout Reservation (Click for Directions)
Counties: East Dade, SE Christian, West Ozark, Stone, Taney, West Douglas
For information on the event, contact [email protected]
Frontier District (Bolivar/Buffalo Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Camp Arrowhead (Click for Directions)
Counties: East Dade, Polk, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, NW Wright, North Webster, SE Saint, Clair, East Cedar
For information on the event, contact [email protected]
Mo-Kan District (Pittsburg, KS Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Lakeside Park in Pittsburg, KS (Click for Directions)
Counties: Barton, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Vernon
For information on the event, contact [email protected]
Nih-Ka-Ga-Hah District (Joplin Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Ricthley Mills in Ritchley, MO
Directions (Call 314-640-2689 with Questions)
1. From Granby head East on Highway 60
2. Turn North onto Highway W towards Ritchey
3. Turn right onto Old Mill Road (pass through gate)
Counties: Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barry, and Lawrence
For information on the event, contact [email protected]
Osage Hills District (West Plains Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Mammoth Spring State Park (Click for Directions)
Counties: Carter, Oregon, East Ozark, SE Wright, Shannon, Howell, East Douglas, South Texas
For information on the event, contact [email protected]
Pathfinder District (Springfield Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Bass Pro Shops Headquarters on Kearney (Click for Directions)
Counties: Greene and Christian
For information on the event, contact [email protected]
River Trails District (Rolla Area)
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Stop in any time 10AM – 2PM
Lions Club Park (Click for Directions)
Counties: Camden, Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas
For information on the event, contact [email protected]