Statement regarding Camp Rockefeller Scouts BSA Resident Camp (Summer Camp) The safety of our Scouting Family is our top priority. After a very in-depth review of the State directives for operating overnight camps, the recommendation from our Council Health and Safety committee and our Camping Task force is to cancel Camp Rockefeller Scouts BSA Resident […]
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The Quapaw Area Council is Here for You For the safety of our employees, volunteers, and members, the Quapaw Area Council shall support local government and community efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Quapaw Area Council Scout Service Center Beginning Wednesday, May 20th and until further notice, the Quapaw Area Council will open in […]
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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Our aims are character development, leadership development, citizenship training and personal fitness. Central among the various methods that we use to […]
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We hope that you and your family continue to remain safe during this national health crisis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we navigate these difficult times. We wanted to let you know that the Quapaw Area Council is continuing to work to deliver quality programming to our Scouting families. We know that […]
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The Quapaw Area Council, in cooperation with the Arkansas Food Bank and the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, held their first annual Scouting For Food campaign earlier this month. Scout Executive/CEO Marcal Young reported that over 400 Scouts and Scouters collected over 13,000 pounds of food across 39 counties of Arkansas, contributing over 2000 service […]
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The Quapaw Area Council is pleased to announce that Garry Hahne has been selected as Camp Director for Camp Rockefeller. A Silver Beaver recipient, Garry has been serving in Scouting for over 35 years. After a 22 year career in the military, retiring as a M.Sgt, Garry had the opportunity to serve as a camp […]
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A summertime tradition in Paragould has become the annual Boy Scout Classic golf tournament to benefit local Scouting. On June 20th, this year’s event provided yet another great day of camaraderie and fun, all while raising over $15,000 for the Quapaw Area Council. This year’s winning team (pictured) was representing Community Title. Congratulations to Chad […]
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Camp Rockefeller was rated a nationally accredited camp today, June 18, 2019. Congratulations to the Camp Director, David Clark; Program Director, Archer Tribett and the quality Camp Staff for meeting the many standards required to be a Nationally accredited camp. Over 200 standards related to safety and quality program were reviewed for Camp Rockefeller to […]
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On May 11th, a delegation of young men and women embodying the goals of Scouting and exemplifying the Scout Oath and Law presented the BSA’s 2018 achievements and 2019 goals during its Report to the State at the Arkansas State Capitol.The Report to the State youth delegation included Scouts from each Council in the State […]
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It’s almost summer and that means….Twilight Camp!!! Here is a list of each Day Camp / Twilight Camp by District: Crowley’s Ridge June 10-11, 13-14 Jonesboro Info Foothills June 6-8 Damascus Info Ouachita June 10-14 Bryant Info Ouachita June 17-21 Hot Springs Info Pinnacle June 11-13 N. Little Rock Info Saracen Aug 6-9 White […]
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