Boy Scouts of America, Overland Park Trails
David Plond, Executive Director
2808 O'Flannagan
Grand Island, NE 68803
308-382-3717
Email: otcbsa@abswebb.net
Web Site: www.overlandtrailscouncil.org
Joined Heartland United Way in 1947

Scouting is a comprehensive youth program for boys (ages 6-18 years) and young adults (co-ed, ages 4-21 years) aimed at serving others by helping instill the qualities of good character, responsibility, citizenship and personal fitness.

Programs:

Tiger Cubs - is a school year program for 1st grade (or age 7) boys and their adult partners. It stresses simplicity, shared leadership, learning about the community and understanding the family.

Cub Scouting - is for boys in 2nd through 5th grade (ages 8, 9, & 10). It is a family and home centered program. Fifth grad boys are called "Webelos" Scouts, which stands for "We'll Be Loyal Scouts"

Boys Scouting - is for boys who have completed the 5th grade, through age 17. The program is designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with the counsel of an adult Scoutmaster.

Exploring - is for young men and women, ages 14 through 20. Through its charger partners, it provides young people the opportunity to explore career fields through classroom learning hands-on participation and mentoring. Examples of Explorer posts include those associated with police and fire departments, hospitals and rescue units.

Venturing - is for young men and women ages 14 through 20. It is organized to provide positive experiences through exciting and meaningful activities that help youth pursue their special interests, to develop leadership skills and to become good citizens.

Other programs:
Learning for Life and Special Scouting Programs are available.