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    A Scout is Kind!

    Kalamazoo County Boy Scout builds stray, feral cats homes for animal shelter KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — A West Michigan teen who is working towards the highest rank in Boy Scouts is helping out an animal shelter and its feral[...]

    Published On: February 24, 2022

  • 2023 National Jamboree Logo and Theme Revealed

    This is the official #NatJamboree23 theme, logo, and patch design! Announcing "Forward" - a bold look ahead for Jamboree participants as they prep for a future of character and leadership. And be sure to check out the 2023 National[...]

    Published On: February 4, 2022

  • The United Methodist Church and Scouting Update

    December 22, 2021 Dear Scouting Leaders, The following message was released by Bishop David Bard of the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church.  We wanted to share with you these important and latest developments in the National Council Boy Scouts of[...]

    Published On: December 22, 2021

  • To the Scouting Community: Our Prayers are with Oxford

    December 3, 2021 Dear Scouting Families, This week, our community experienced an extraordinary tragedy that disproportionately affected our young people and their families. As our council leadership has taken in the news from this recent event, and the subsequent[...]

    Published On: December 3, 2021

  • New Merit Badge Announced

    Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Launched On November 1, the Boy Scouts of America launched the Citizenship in Society merit badge, its newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program (ages 11-17). In case you’ve heard rumors[...]

    Published On: November 3, 2021

  • SAFETY MOMENT: Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities

    SCOUTING SAFETY MOMENT:  Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities The Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities have received an update and now include Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Camping. That change will align with the upcoming update to the Guide to Safe Scouting—occurring Fall[...]

    Published On: September 5, 2021

  • Honor Guard Salute to Service for Jacques “Jack” Sims

    The Michigan Crossroads Council will conduct an Honor Guard Salute to Service for Jacques "Jack" Sims, who recently went home to be with his Lord. Our hearts go out to his wife Winona (Terry) and his children. Jack served[...]

    Published On: August 23, 2021

  • Council Leadership Selected

    COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT It is our pleasure to announce that Laurie Champion has been selected as the new Council President for the Michigan Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of America. Laurie is the first female Council President to serve in[...]

    Published On: June 25, 2021

A Scout is Kind!

February 24, 2022|

Kalamazoo County Boy Scout builds stray, feral cats homes for animal shelter KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — A West Michigan teen who is working towards the highest rank in Boy Scouts is helping out an[...]

New Merit Badge Announced

November 3, 2021|

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Launched On November 1, the Boy Scouts of America launched the Citizenship in Society merit badge, its newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program (ages 11-17).[...]

Council Leadership Selected

June 25, 2021|

COUNCIL LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT It is our pleasure to announce that Laurie Champion has been selected as the new Council President for the Michigan Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of America. Laurie is the first female[...]