The Simon Kenton Council is one of the largest councils in the nation serving 18 counties in central and southern Ohio and Greenup County in northern Kentucky. The council is staffed by more than 20 professional and administrative Scouters with more than 4,500 adult volunteers delivering the Scouting program to nearly 12,000 youth.

We are joined by about 450 charter partner organizations sponsoring Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews and Exploring Posts in our council.  Through these partnerships, the council’s goal is to be the premier leader in youth development for central and southern Ohio as well as Greenup County, Kentucky.

At least 1,000 youth participate in Simon Kenton Council’s ScoutReach program.  Through this special program, youth in our most at-risk areas of central Ohio are delivered the full Scouting program at little to no cost to the Scout’s family.  Through stipend program aids, the ScoutReach program is delivered to Scouts after school in partnership with Columbus City Schools.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent