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PARENTS AND COMMUNITY

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN COUNCIL INFORMATION

What Is Scouting?
The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to:

Try new things.
Provide service to others.
Build self-confidence.
Reinforce ethical standards.

While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.

Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.

Want to get your son involved? Give us a call at 269-343-4687, and we’ll get you the information you need to start.

Be a Reporter!

We are looking for short articles and stories from you. You can add photos or even drawings. Your work can earn credit for the Scout News Reporter Patch. Talk to your unit leader for details. If want to publish a story CLICK HERE to begin.

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NEW PATCHES FOR YOUR SCOUT

Mission: Family! mission family! Patch

Mission: Family! is the only program that allows you to earn a patch for your Scout!

Complete Mission: Family! at www.joinscoutingmichigan.org and learn about the long-term benefits of Scouting for your son.

COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER

SCOUT SHOP NEWS!

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The Southwest Michigan Council Scout Shop is the place to find your party supplies. Whether it's Blue and Gold or the 100th anniversary you're celebrating we have everything you need.

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SCOUT SHOP

Kalamazoo Scout Shop
1035 W. Maple St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 343-3775

Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
*Closed major holidays and weekends.

Calhoun County Scout Shop
1791 W. Columbia Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49016
Phone: (269) 962-8513

Monday 12PM-5PM
Wednesday & Friday 12:30PM-5:30PM
*Closed major holidays and weekends

Can’t make it to the Scout Shop during business hours? Feel free to email your orders and Advancement Reports directly to Julie at Julie.atherton@Scouting.org.

Or, give us a call at (269) 343-3775. We'll have the items shipped right to your front door!

MAIN OFFICE LOCATIONS AND HOURS

Southwest Michigan Council Main Center
1035 W. Maple St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 343-4687
Toll Free: (800) 272-7962
Fax: (269) 343-3311
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

Calhoun County Service Center
PO Box 1658
1791 W. Columbia Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49016
Phone: (269) 962-8513
Office Hours
By Appointment Only

Benton Harbor Satellite Office
185 W. Main St.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: (269) 927-3133
Office Hours
By Appointment Only

Southwest Michigan Council Staff