Boy Scouts Of America - Southwest Idaho-Ore-Ida Council

The program caters to young individuals from 1st grade up to high school, encompassing groups such as Tiger Cubs (ages 6 or 1st graders), Cub Scouts (ages 7 - 10), Boy Scouts (ages 10 1/2 - 18), Varsity Scouts (ages 14 - 18), and Venturing (coed ages 14 - 20). Additionally, it offers youth engagement through Learning For Life in School Programs and career exploration (Exploring) facilitated mainly through business or organization sponsorships. The mission is to guide youth in making ethical choices that will benefit them throughout their lives, achieved through adult mentorship via chartered sponsors from religious groups, service clubs, schools, and both public and private organizations that support the program. Boys can join at any point during the year through an existing Pack, Troop, Team, or Crew. The ORE-IDA COUNCIL DISTRICTS include: CENTENNIAL DISTRICT serving Kuna, Nampa, Melba, Caldwell, Middleton, Marsing, Homedale, Jordan Valley, Notus, and Wilder; GEM STATE DISTRICT covering Eagle, Star, Emmett, Sweet, Horseshoe Bend, Garden Valley, Cascade, and the Meridian School District north of Interstate 84; OREGON TRAIL DISTRICT serving Bruneau, Boise, Garden City, Glenns Ferry, Grandview, Idaho City, Mountain Home, and the Meridian School District south of Interstate 84; and SEVEN RIVERS DISTRICT which includes Ontario, Payette, Nyssa, Vale, New Plymouth, Parma, Adrian, Fruitland, Cambridge, Weiser, Burns, McCall, Council, New Meadows, and Riggins. Languages spoken include English. For intake procedures, please call.