Home

Welcome to the Pony Express Council

Welcome to the official website of the Pony Express Council, Boy Scouts of America. We are pleased to offer this site as a resource for all individuals involved in the Scouting program.

Welcome message from our Council Key-3

Today's Top Stories

Office Depot Discount Card

As part of the Office Depot contract agreement, they are providing us a discount card that will be available for all BSA members to use.

Take Leadership to the Next Level Register for NYLT

NYLT is a six-day course conducted over two weekends. The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a “Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.” ...

Camp Geiger Custom T-Shirts

If your Troop would like to order these custom T-Shirts personalized with your Troop number, City & State click here.

PEC Annual Popcorn Sale

The Pony Express Council Annual Popcorn Sale information will be coming soon. September 2nd is the Show and Deliver date. More information will be coming as it becomes available.

2012 Day Camps

Calling all Cub Scouts! Day Camp is coming soon. This year's theme is Akela's Quest. You won't want to miss the activity filled camp in your District. Please bring a sack lunch. Click here for further information and signup forms.

Cub Resident Camp 2012

Hear ye, Hear ye! Let it be know throughout all the land of the Pony Express Council that all Cub Scouts, Parents and Leaders presence is requested by the King and Court of Cubalot, in the Land of Geiger for this year's Cub Resident Camp 2012...

Webelos Weekend 2012

Are your dreams filled with Planets, Rockets, and Aliens? If so you won't want to miss, Scout Wars, a fun filled four day event for all Webelos Scouts. Activities will include Archery, Slingshots, canoeing (Bears & Webelos only), Swimming, BB Shooting,Catapults, COPE (Bears & Webelos Only)and Crafts.

Relationships "Duty to God" Spring Newsletter

The Relationships Committee strengthens ties between units, Chartered Partners, and the Pony Express Council. They provide events and activities placing the emphasis on "Duty to God" which is part of the Scout Oath. They give Scouts an opportunity to earn their religious medals and units to fill out their calendars with different events and activities. Click here for Atchison 10 Commandment Hike

ON LINE DONATIONS!

You can now make FOS and James E West payments on line by clicking on the "DONATE" button at the top of this page.

Venture Quest 2012

Planning has progressed and it is time to get registered for Venture Quest 2012. This program for Venturers is sure to make for a memorable summer experience.

Troop Registration for 2012 Summer Camp

The 2011 Summer Camping season has drawn to a close. We hope you had a fantastic summer camp experience. Can't wait to get back? You may now register your troop to attend 2012 Summer Camp...

Philmont Scout Ranch - 2013 Web-Based Reg Info

Philmont Backpacking Expedition Reservations for the year 2013 will be accepted in two ways: Council contingent reservation and individual unit reservations.

Eagle Scout Packets are now found on this web site

The Pony Express Council is no longer sending out Eagle Packets to all new Life Scouts. The packets are found on this web site under the resources tab.

Venture Quest

Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime!!To sign up click on the Venture sign on your left.

Needed District Religious Emblems Coordinators

This is an update on the new Religious Emblems Coordinator position in the Council. The Purpose of this position is to encourage all youth to earn the Religious Emblem of their faith.

A Growing Camp Program to Support Growing Camp Attendance

In support of our growing Camp Geiger attendance and keeping with the priority of new and exciting program for our Scouts first, an ad-hoc committee of Council Executive Board has begun looking at the needs of Camp Geiger and our Council and ways to support those needs in the future. This document is a “draft” of current, mid range, and long term ideas to support our growing Camp Geiger usage.

New BSA Shooting Sports Manual

The Shooting Sports Task Force has just completed production on the new Boy Scouts of America National Shooting Sports Manual for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.

THE SUMMIT BECHTEL FAMILY NATIONAL SCOUT RESERVE

Moves Continue Progress in the Development of Newest Scouting Base; Web Site Reveals Bold Plans, Allows Young People to Help Define the Epicenter of Adventure

Where will the 2019 World Scout Jamboree be held?

The World Scout Jamboree will be held in the United States in 2019 at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve! If you want to go to The Summit before then, your first chance will be during the National Scout Jamboree in 2013, and you can register now to attend 2013 Jamboree