Helpful Links
Scouting Organizations
| Organization | Scope | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scouting America | National | Our national parent organization outlining programs and safety guidelines. |
| Crossroads of America Council | Regional Council | Our regional council managing local camping properties, events, and rechartering. |
| Five Creeks District | Local District | Our local district service area coordinating advancements and camporees. |
| American Legion Post 331 | Charter Organization | Our charter organization providing vital community support and hosting. |
| Central Indiana Scouting Legacy Foundation | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Our supporting nonprofit entity funding scouting sustainability initiatives. |
| Order of the Arrow | National Honor Society | National Scouting Honor Society dedicated to brotherhood and cheerful service. |
| Firecrafter | Council Honor Society | Crossroads of America's unique scouting honor society emphasizing campcraft. |
| Jaccos Towne Lodge | Local OA Chapter | Our local Crossroads of America Council chapter of the Order of the Arrow. |
Administration & Advancement
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Scoutbook Plus | The official database for tracking scout advancement, merit badges, and service hours. |
| My.Scouting Portals | Central volunteer hub used for registration renewal and training. |
| Guide to Safe Scouting | The governing safety manual outlining authorized camping activities, transport, and policy rules. |
| US Scouting Service Project | A vast independent resource housing scouting program materials, skits, and historical data. |
Outdoor Gear
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Official Scout Shop | The authoritative marketplace for field uniforms (Class As), badges, and literature. |
| Hiker Direct | Specialty program offering deeply discounted backpacking and camping gear for registered scouts. |
| Steep and Cheap | Outdoor Gear Retailer |
| Sierra Trading Post | Outdoor Gear Retailer |
| REI Coop | Outdoor Gear Retailer (check the REI outlet for steep discouts) |
| Campmor | Outdoor Gear Retailer |
Scout Skills & Leadership
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Animated Knots | Frame-by-frame loop animations for mastering core rank-advancement knot structures. |
| Scout Pioneering | Comprehensive construction guides for camp gadgets, lashing structures, and bridge rigging. |
| Troop Leader Resources | Program library containing inter-patrol competition ideas and meeting agenda planning structures. |