We are made up of six school districts that encompass mid-St. Louis County which include Pattonville, Ritenour, Maplewood-Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue and University City. Our neighborhoods include Overland, Maryland Heights, Olivette, Maplewood, St. Ann, Bridgeton, and surrounding communities.
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Pathfinder District Resources
Hello Pathfinder Leaders!
For the fourth year in a row, the Scouts of the Pathfinder District have the opportunity to serve our community and promote Scouting at the 2026 St. Louis Art Fair, held in downtown Clayton on Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20.
The St. Louis Art Fair is one of the premier arts festivals in the country, attracting nearly 200,000 visitors each year, including thousands of families with children. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase Scouting while serving our community.
What will we be doing?
Once again, Scouting America has partnered with Republic Services to support the Creative Castle, the children’s activity area of the Art Fair. Our booth will be located at the entrance to Creative Castle near the intersection of Forsyth Boulevard and North Central Avenue, next to Starbucks.
Volunteers will:
Last year, Scouts and volunteers from Packs and Troops across Pathfinder District had a great time, and the booth generated strong interest from families looking to join Scouting. We’d love to have your unit be part of it this year!
Volunteer Shifts
Each volunteer shift is just two hours, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the Art Fair afterward. Each shift needs 4 Scouts and 4 adults.
Available shifts:
Reserve Your Unit’s Shift
Volunteer registration through the St. Louis Art Fair has not yet opened. If your Pack or Troop would like to reserve one or more of the time slots above, please reply to this email and I’ll hold it for your unit. I’ll send registration instructions as soon as volunteer registration opens.
Meeting Location
Meet at the Scouting America booth located at Forsyth Boulevard and North Central Avenue, next to Starbucks.
Parking
Free parking is available in the Le Méridien parking garage. Be sure to pick up a parking validation ticket at Volunteer Headquarters inside the hotel before leaving.
What to Wear
Please wear your Pack or Troop T-shirt, another Scouting T-shirt, or your Scout uniform. Volunteers will not receive Art Fair T-shirts.
What to Bring
This is a fun, easy service opportunity that helps introduce hundreds of families to Scouting while supporting one of Clayton’s signature community events. We hope you’ll join us!
See you at the Art Fair!
Yours in Scouting,
Rob Brockhaus
Cubmaster, Pack 400
Pathfinder District Volunteer
cubmaster.cubpack400@gmail.com
Pathfinder Order of the Arrow
Service Project – August 29th
We are planning a service project with Forest Relief on August 29th. Look for more details soon.
Fall Reunion
Do not miss the biggest event of year. September 18-20 at S-F Scout Ranch. We will have Pre-O, Ordeal and Brotherhood Ceremonies and Thunderfest will be better than ever. Friday evening will be voting for lodge officers and at our Chapter meeting on Saturday we will vote for Chapter Officer. Register HERE.
Ceremonialist Practices Weekly Starting August 2nd
We will have ceremonialists meetings every Sunday in August to get ready for Fall Reunion. The meetings will begin at 6:30 and take place at the Maplewood United Methodist Church.
Pathfinder Officer and Chairs for 2026-2027
If any Scout is interested in being considered for a position, please let Brandon Barrett, Chapter Chief, know at brandon.barrett@shawneelodge.org.
Pathfinder OA is on GroupMe!
This will allow more current and up to date communication to all members. All OA members are invited to join the GroupMe Group. Just download the GroupMe app and then scan this QR code to join the group.
If you have not paid you dues, remember to log-onto Hub51 and pay your dues. They are only $12 and ensure your membership is active and you hear about all the great Lodge and Chapter events. If you have any issues paying your dues, reach out the Lodge at help@shawneelodge.org.
Here you can access the Pathfinder OA Website. It contains dates, events and special awards.
Hello Pathfinder Leaders, Parents and Volunteers!
I hope you’re having a great summer!
One of the first Pathfinder District events of the new Scouting year is Call of the Wild, our annual campout for Lions (Kindergarten) through Webelos (4th Grade). This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27 at Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation.
As many of you know, after nearly a decade of faithfully leading Call of the Wild, Amy and Tom Oliver have passed the torch to a growing “kitchen cabinet” of dedicated Pathfinder volunteers. We’re excited to build on the outstanding foundation they created—but we need your help to make this year’s event a success!
We’re looking for volunteers to help staff our activity stations on Saturday, September 26. If you’ve worked one of these stations in the past, we’d love to have you back to share your experience and enthusiasm. If you’re new, we’d be happy to have you join us as well. No previous experience is needed and all supplies will be provided. Station volunteers are to arrive at Beaumont on Saturday at 8am and can depart at 3pm that afternoon or stay for campfire if they are not spending the night.
We’re also inviting Scouts BSA members who are First Class rank or higher to serve on staff. This is a great opportunity for Scouts to earn service hours, practice the EDGE method, strengthen their teaching and leadership skills, and support younger Scouts. It is especially well-suited for Den Chiefs.
You can sign up for a volunteer shift by replying to this email or by using the SignUpGenius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444A9A92CA2FCCE9-64795191-call#/
Thank you for everything you do for Scouting and for helping make Call of the Wild a memorable experience for the families and youth of Pathfinder District.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Yours in Scouting,
Rob Brockhaus
Cubmaster, Pack 400
Call of the Wild Event Chair
cubmaster.cubpack400@gmail.com
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