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Welcome to Ozark Trails Council!
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Ozark Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves Scouting programs to 3,500+ youth members across 31 counties in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. Our mission is to help shape the next generation of leaders by providing character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental, and spiritual fitness.
Special Events
Scouting For Food – NOVEMBER FOOD DRIVE
November 1st – go door – to – door using provided door hangers –Â November 8th pick up the bags full of donations
Main Collection Drop-off Event is Saturday, November 8th from 10am-2pm at the Springfield Scout Service Center – 1616 S Eastgate Ave, Springfield, MO
A food collection bin will be available for drop-off food drive donations Monday November 1st- November 8th, in the lobby of the Service Center during regular business hours. M-F 8:30 am – 5 pm and Saturday 10 am- 2 pm.Â
Click here for more information about this event.
POPCORN SALE – KEY DATES and POPCORN PRIZE PATROL

POPCORN PRIZE PATROL Challenge is ON! November 1 -30, we will be giving away prizes EVERY WEEK! Each week (Saturday – Friday), Scouts with $100 or more in ONline sales will automatically be entered for a chance to win the weekly drawing. Prizes increase weekly. Winners will be chosen at random and notified by the Council.
Weekly Prizes:
- November 1–7: $150 Amazon Gift Card
- November 8–14: $200 Amazon Gift Card
- November 15–21: $250 Amazon Gift Card
- November 22–30: $350 Amazon Gift Card (Final Drawing on December 1st)
Click here for Popcorn Sale Calendar Dates or click here to jump straight to the popcorn sale page.
Springfield Scout Shop – ‘TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING

‘Tis the Season for Giving – make a difference with the Giving Tree. Drop by the Scout Shop Giving Tree to give the gift of Scouting this holiday season, November 8th – December 14th.
While you are here, also check out the great deals our local Scout Shop has to offer. With special promotions, rotating sales, camping equipment, uniforms, books, and so much more, you are sure to find just what you are looking for. This is the only official Scouting America Shop in our area, be sure to stop in and say hi! More info here!
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Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.