Gulf Stream Council Scouting Programs

Gulf Stream Council Scouting Programs include activities such as camping under the stars, paddling down Florida waterways, tackling service projects, and discovering new skills. Participants take part in water activities, work on merit badges, and can access specialized training such as the COPE and Climbing Level I Instructor Course.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Service Center open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; COPE and Climbing Level I Instructor Course runs for 19 hours starting at 8:30 AM

The Gulf Stream Council has been building leaders and shaping adventures since 1914. Its programs include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing, and Scouting is for boys, girls, young men, and young women. The council serves more than 4,500 Scouts and 2,500 adult volunteers across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Okeechobee, and Hendry counties. Scouting in the Gulf Stream Council is described as a year-round educational program that teaches character, citizenship, fitness, and leadership through hands-on fun. Unique opportunities in this council include the Order of the Arrow AAl-Pa-Tah Lodge, National Youth Leadership Training, National Jamboree 2026, the Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) Camporee, and Sea Scouts BSA Summer Port.

Last updated February 15, 2026.