BOONE TRAILS EVENTS

New in 2023, the Lindenwood Lions have a Scout Day on September 30th, 2023.  The Lions take on Austin Peay State University at 1pm. Tickets are $12 and half of the ticket fee will be donated back to scouting! All scouts will receive a commemorative patch with their ticket.

Scouts will have the opportunity to get player autographs immediately after the game, and an opportunity to participate in the opening flag ceremony immediately prior to the game.  If your troop is interested in participating in the flag ceremony, please reach out to Mike Barone at 636.949.4368.

Purchase your tickets here.  This takes a few steps, they are listed below:

• Under the green box that reads "Ticket Options," enter BoyScouts2023 in the "Pre-Sale Codes" box, and hit enter.
• The page will reload.  After it does, under "Ticket Options," scroll all the way down to "Boy Scouts Day" and enter amounts for the scouts and for additional family members or otherwise non scouts in your party, then click "select seats."
• Select any of the blue "GA" or general admission sections.
• Then, on the checkout screen, you will need to click "log in/register," select "general pubic" and then follow the steps to register.
• After you register, it will take you back to your cart and allow you to enter payment information and check out.
• You can select an e-ticket that will be emailed to the registration contact.

Cub Launch is a single day event where Scouts can do activities like archery, fishing, BBs, and more.  Join us Saturday 10/7/2023 from 9am-1pm to launch into scouting!  The St Charles County location is the field outside the Wentzville United Methodist Church, 725 Wall Street, Wentzville MO.

Registration is coming soon!

Join us for the Arts in Scouting at Boone Trails Fall Camporee, 2023.

Register now, HERE for the event, October 20-22 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. 

The event will likely include artists doing demonstrations, a live band, theater, and merit badges that tie into the theme, like art, theater, pulp and paper, etc.

Scouts and Units interested in earning their Swimming Merit Badge, Scuba Merit Badge, BSA swim test, Snorkeling or Scuba Award can contact Y-Kiki Divers at 314-469-8722 to get scheduled.  Our active scouters are excited to help scouts earn these aquatics awards and merit badges.  The classes are offered throughout the year and do require pre-registering.  Pool classes are indoor.

Scouts at least 8 years old, have access to the Seal Team and Master Seal team program for younger scuba divers.

Swimming Merit Badge - https://www.y-kiki.com/classes_youthprograms.php#bsaswimming

Scuba Merit Badge - https://www.y-kiki.com/classes_youthprograms.php#bsamerit

BSA Swim Test - https://www.y-kiki.com/classes_youthprograms.php#bsaswim

Snorkeling award – https://www.y-kiki.com/pdfs/BSA.Snorkel.2020.pdf

Scuba award - https://www.y-kiki.com/pdfs/BSA.ScubaAward.2020.pdf

Seal Team – https://www.y-kiki.com/classes_youthprograms.php#seal

Master Seal Team - https://www.y-kiki.com/classes_youthprograms.php#masterseal

Venture Crew 555 and 2910 (Scuba Crew)

These two venturing crews are focused on Scuba and extending the scouting adventure underwater.  Any scout or adult who is scuba certified can join.  Not certified?  We can help there too!  The crew has monthly activities ranging from underwater hockey to weekend trips to local dive sites.  Plus the crew is planning a trip to Cozumel Mexico in 2022!  Members also have access to discounts for scuba gear, and free gear rental for local pool dives, and half price rental for weekend dives.

Check out all the fun https://y-kiki.com/Scuba%20Crew%20555.php

Please join us at the 2024 Annual Scouter's Recognition Dinner on Friday, 1/19/2024. This will be an evening of celebration, recognition, and fellowship honoring our amazing volunteers and supporters that make the work of the Boone Trails District possible.

The cost is $25 per person which includes dinner, giveaways, and chances at fabulous door prizes.

We will be at the Cottleville Knights of Columbus' Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Highway N, Cottleville MO 63304.

Registration is coming this fall.

Registration will close the Sunday evening prior to the event, and no late registrants will be added.  Please register prior to then.

Please nominate your fellow volunteers for the Boone Award (District Award of Merit) and unit Key Scouter.

Fall events, click the link to learn more about the great programs and opportunities for scouts provided by Upper Limits in the coming months!

Upcoming STEM Activities

• Lions & Tigers SIUE STEM Center Workshop @ SIUE STEM Resource Center
  • When: October 21, 2023 (9AM - 11:30 AM CT)
  • Register on the GSLAC website under STEM Activities
• Oceanography Merit Badge @ St Louis Aquarium
  • When: October 21, 2023 (9AM - 12 PM CT)
  • Register on the GSLAC website under STEM Activities
• Scoutbotics @ St Louis University - Parks College
  • When: October 21, 2023 (9AM - 12 PM CT)
  • Cub Scouts $35; Scouts $60 - Price goes up $5 after October 8th
  • Register on the GSLAC website under STEM Activities
• 2023 Fall Camporee
  • When: October 21, 2023
  • Webelos Nova is Fearful Symmetry
• 2023 UMSL STEM University
  • UMSL - December 9th

Other STEM Resources

• Supernova Mentor and Nova Counselor Training
  • Training can be done virtually or in person and takes no more than 1 hour for BOTH the Supernova Mentor and Nova Counselor programs
  • This training does not expire
  • Youth Protection Training and Merit Badge Counselor training must also be completed
  • Contact btstemchair@gmail.com if you are interested
• STEM Trailer Rental
  • Weeknight and Saturday times slots to choose from, and only $50 for your entire Scout group. Don't miss this fun!    The program season is from March 15 to November 15.
  • Register HERE for the STEM Trailer serving metro and northern units.
  • If you are not able to secure a trailer for your event please contact me for other STEM activities / resources that can be made available.