Sirens And Scouting

🚨 Scouts & Sirens: Poplar Bluff Adventure Night! 🧭

Calling all youth Kindergarten through age 18 — and their families!

Join us for an exciting evening of Scouting fun and community connection! Explore the world of Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA through hands-on activities, cool demonstrations, and real-life adventures. Meet local Scouts and unit leaders, learn about the unique Scouting program, and discover how it prepares youth for life with leadership, outdoor skills, and character development.

🚒 Touch-a-Truck Experience

Get up close with vehicles from the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Fire Department, and Butler County EMS — a favorite for kids of all ages!

🧭 Scout Skills & Demos

Watch Scouts in action as they showcase camping gear, knot tying, outdoor games, and more!

📄 Sign-Up Opportunities

Ready to start your adventure? You can register with a local unit on-site. Registration fees will be collected, and financial assistance is available — because no child should miss out on the benefits of Scouting due to cost.

🎯 Why Scouting?

Scouting is more than fun — it’s a journey that builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong friendships. Come see what it’s all about!

💡 Did You Know?

Scouting isn’t just fun — it’s life-changing.

📚 Scouts do better in school and are twice as likely to earn a bachelor’s degree — and even twice as likely to go on to earn a Master’s or Doctorate.

💼 Scouts earn nearly double the personal income as adults and tend to have higher credit scores.

📈 They’re more likely to move up the socioeconomic ladder, thanks to better decision-making and planning skills developed early in life.

🏡 As adults, Scouts are more engaged in their communities, churches, and schools, and are more likely to take on leadership roles — both volunteer and professional.