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The Scout Shop will be closed for Thanksgiving on Friday, November 29, and closed for end of the year holidays from December 22nd – January 2nd.
The Council Service Center will be closed November 28-29, December 24-25, December 31-January 1.
Welcome to Hoosier Trails Council
Are you looking for camping adventures and youth leadership development in Indiana? Then look no further than the Hoosier Trails Council, Scouting America! We provide awesome Scouting programs, including Venturing, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouting and so much more. We’re also known for our exciting summer camp programs! If you want your kids to appreciate the great outdoors, our programs are a great way to do so! We’ll teach them the necessary skills in order to survive. They’ll also learn about discipline, honor, respect, and hard work. What’s not to love about that? Scouting is a great way to bond with your children as well. Our programs include venturing, hiking, camping, and so much more. Your family will make friendships that last a lifetime. Join us for some safe/fun adventures!
Sign-up for Cub Scouts Today!
We’ve always got a ton of exciting events going on, so don’t wait to check out our calendar! Feel free to sign-up for Cub Scouting as an adult leader if you’re a parent of one of our Scouts. That way, you can help us make important decisions and brainstorm fundraising ideas. Our Scout programs are fun for the whole family, and our membership is affordable. If you want your kids to have fun and learn good morals and skills at the same time, then don’t wait to sign them up for our programs today! Do you have children that you’d like to sign up for Cub Scouts? Would they love to attend a fun, safe and educational summer camp? Great! Then you need to sign up for our programs today, and don’t forget to join as an adult leader!
Council News
New Council Shoulder Patch coming later in 2024!
We have an electrifying array of events lined up for the Fall that are set to ignite the adventurous spirit in every Scout. Let’s dive in and discover the exhilarating highlights of our upcoming program lineup:
🎖️ West Side Merit Badge Day and Training Expo (11/9): Get ready to uncover a treasure trove of learning opportunities.
Trail Signs: You can access the latest newsletter now: October-November, 2024 edition available now!
Scouting’s Fee Structure Changes April 1st
There will be adjusted fees beginning April 1, 2024, see this Fee Infographic for details. Click for Individual Registration Assistance Form.
Launched in 2023, Mission 4792 is the new Council Strategic Plan aimed at surpassing the number of youth we serve annually to levels realized pre-pandemic. A webpage has been developed to explain how this Mission will impact local Scouting units in the years to come. Check out the latest on our progress.
