Who We Are
Providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, helping young people be “Prepared. For Life,” Scouting America, Sioux Council has been providing programs that build character, train in responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develop personal fitness since 1927.

Sioux Council has helped build the future leaders of communities in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure. The Scouting America believes – and, through over a century of experience, knows – that helping youth is key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Encompassing 61-counties in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, Sioux Council provides direct service to over 2,500 registered youth and over 1,500 adult volunteers through Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturing, and Exploring.

Mission
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout 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 
Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent

Vision
Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.