EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2026: Andrew Jackson Council and Choctaw Area Council are now Mississippi Riverlands Council!

Discover Scouting Riverlands!  Two strong Mississippi Council organizations, the Andrew Jackson Council and the Choctaw Area Council, have merged effective March 2026, to better serve Central, East and Southwest Mississippi.  Learn more about how this merger will benefit scouting in Mississippi with the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document.

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Council Merger FAQ

Council Merger

Two strong Mississippi Council organizations, the Andrew Jackson Council and the Choctaw Area Council, are in the approval stages of a merger.  Learn more about how this merger will benefit scouting in Mississippi with the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document below.

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Nov 22-26

WINTER CAMP

Because Summer Camp is much cooler in the Winter!

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JUNE & JULY '25

Summer Camp

Scouts can explore the 1,300 acre Hood Scout Reservation at "Mississippi's Scout Camp". Over 50 merit badges are offered. Register Now!

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FEB

Eagle Club Recognition Breakfast
Join us for the 2nd Annual Eagle Club Recognition Breakfast, the kick-off to launch another great year of Scouting in Central & Southwest Mississippi, and the 2025 Friends of Scouting Campaign. The funds raised by this campaign provide for all Scouting programs that instill character and leadership and teach young people the skills they need for life.

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MAR

ANNUAL EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION BANQUET
Country Club of Jackson

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APR

NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training)
Weekend 1: 4/11-4/13
Weekend 2: 4/25-4/27
Hood Scout Reservation

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