The Jayhawk Area Council plays host to many events throughout the year. Please review our featured events listed below, see the other event sections on this website listed at the bottom of the page, or check the
calendar
for a full listing of all events and activities
Featured Events and Activities
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Like the name implies, Day Camps are conducted during the day. They are planned and operated by local volunteers in various locations around the council. Cub Scouts of all ages are welcome to attend. Choose the location and dates that work best for you.
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Fun with Family Camps are two-day one-night camping experiences open for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts and their family – parents and/or other adults and siblings. Fun Camps are indeed for fun and offer a scheduled array of activity choices for all family members. Three meals – Day 1-supper and Day 2-breakfast and lunch are served.
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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is the premier youth leadership training course for Boy Scout and Venture youth leaders. It provides the skills that youth leaders need to be successful in their Scouting roles and in life.
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Registration has been extended until the end of Thursday, the 23rd. There are only 4 remaining slots left for the $50 discount to attend National Youth Leader Training. Do not let your Scouts miss out on a great opportunity.
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Interested in going to Philmont but don't have a crew or worried about the cost? Check out the 2020 Philmont Contingent and scholarship opportunity thanks to the Bovay Philmont Fund.
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Once again, a group of dedicated volunteers have come together to cover $50 of the National Youth Leader Training fee for the first 30 registrants! Make sure you get signed up to attend.
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Save the date(s) for this summer’s Jayhawk Area Council’s “Cub Scout Resident Camps” and “Fun with Family Cub Scout Camps” at Falley Scout Reservation. This summer there will be three 3-day-2-night Resident camps (2 Cub Scout sessions and 1 Webelos Scout session) and two 2-day-1-night “Fun with Family” Cub Scout weekend camps.
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Those who have been selected be on staff for the 2019 National Youth Leaders Training can register here.
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How would you like to cruise around the Florida Keys in a 40 foot sail boat? Your days will be spent sailing, snorkeling, and fishing as you learn the ropes of an ocean voyage. Join us June 1, 2019.
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Course Director Dan Wadley is pleased to announce that Josh Evans and Abriel Andrade have been selected to be the Co-SPL’s of our 2019 NYLT Course! You can be a part of the great team they are assembling.
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Are you ready for Summer Camp? We are!
Reservations are open now for Scouts BSA summer camp at Camp Jayhawk. Merit Badge signup is also up and running.
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The Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America has announced they will honor Dr. Stan and Jody Teeter as 2019 Distinguished Citizens and Westar Energy an Evergy Company as the 2019 Distinguished Corporate Citizen.