Greater St. Louis Area Scouting
Non-profit OrganizationsMissouri, United States51-200 Employees
Greater St. Louis Area Scouting operates as a large non-profit council within the national Scouting program. It serves more than 23,000 members and nearly 10,000 adult volunteers across 51 counties in the Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, and St. Louis metropolitan areas. The council is headquartered in St. Louis and maintains offices in Fairview Heights, Herrin, Cape Girardeau, and Decatur. Its programs span camping, hiking, community improvement, and robotics projects, all aimed at developing leadership, character, and practical life skills for youth. It functions within the nonprofit sector by delivering experiential youth programs that foster leadership and core values. A notable recent development is the appointment of Chance Z. as field director in 2026.