GLADSTONE, MISSOURI​

TROOP & PACK 354

Boy Scout Troop 1354 handbook
Click here to view our handbook, which is designed to help you feel more comfortable with the Scouting America program as a whole, and in particular, to make your tenure with Troop 354 as rewarding as possible.

Empowering scouts through adventure and life skills

We take immense pride in providing our boy scouts with thrilling and educational adventures that cultivate a deep appreciation for the outdoors and instill a strong sense of responsibility within our community. Our activities range from mastering essential wilderness survival techniques—such as building shelters, starting fires, and foraging for food—to engaging in challenging hikes that encourage teamwork and perseverance. Through these experiences, Scouts learn to rely on one another, building camaraderie and trust as they navigate diverse terrains and face various challenges together. 

In addition to outdoor skills, we emphasize the importance of essential life skills, including first aid, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Our dedicated leaders and mentors guide scouts through hands-on experiences, ensuring that each boy not only learns valuable skills but also develops qualities such as confidence, resilience, and compassion. At Troop 354, we are committed to equipping our scouts for a lifetime of success, both in their personal lives and as active, conscientious members of our community.

Things we do

Troop 354 offers a diverse range of activities that blend adventure, learning, and fun. A year's activities might include:

  • Weekend campouts to H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Camp Geiger, Fort Leavenworth, Omaha Zoo, Ha Ha Tonka Park, Camp Childress, Wilderness Camping and Retreat Center, and Clinton Lake.
  • Summer Camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
  • Canoeing and Kayaking at Kelsey Short Youth Camp
  • Scout Night with the K.C. Mavericks
  • Tipi camping at Camp Childress in Joplin
  • Fishing at Wilderness Camping and Retreat Center
  • Snow skills/camping weekend at Shawnee Mission Park
  • Cave exploring at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
  • Scout Day at Kauffman Stadium
  • Canoeing at Ha Ha Tonka Park
  • Service in the Community for events like Honeysuckle cleanup, Scouting for Food, Opening Flag Ceremonies, and many other community events