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

The program caters to youth from 1st grade to high school, including Tiger Cubs (age 6 or 1st graders), Cub Scouts (ages 7 to 10), Boy Scouts (ages 10 1/2 to 18), Varsity Scouts (ages 14 to 18), and Venturing (coed ages 14 to 20). Additionally, it provides opportunities through Learning For Life in School Programs and career exploration (Exploring) primarily sponsored by businesses or organizations. The mission is to guide youth in making ethical decisions that positively influence their lives through adult mentorship from chartered sponsors, which can include religious groups, service clubs, schools, and other public or private organizations. Boys can join at any time of 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, which serves 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. The program operates in English. For intake procedures, please call.