CENTENNIAL DISTRICT
The Greater Colorado Council – Centennial District serves the following school districts: Aurora Public School, Bennett School District, Byers School District, Cherry Creek School District, Deer Trail School District, and the Strasburg School District. Please visit BeAScout.org to find the Scouting Unit nearest you!
Events & Activities
To access the Council calendar for all events, click here
Fall 2025:
Events:
Homeschool Days– Oct. 8th, 10:00am-12:00pm @ CAP
Halloween Open Adventure– Oct. 12th, 1:00-5:00pm @ CAP
Global Grub Gathering– Oct. 17th, 6:00-9:00pm @ CAP
Fall Wood Badge Breakfast– Oct. 18th, 7:30-10:00am @ Verle Huffman VFW Post 9644
2025 Jamboree on the Internet– Oct. 18th, 9:00am-3:00pm @ CAP
Service Project Weekend– Oct. 24th-26th, 6:00pm-10:00am @ McNeil Scout Ranch @ PV
Merit Badges:
Communication MB – Oct. 11th, 9:00am-3:00pm @ CAP
Archery MB– Oct. 12th, 9:00am-12:00pm @ CAP
Citizen in the Nation MB – Oct. 11th, 4:00-6:30pm via Zoom
Citizenship in the Community, Nation, & World – Oct. 18th, 9:00am-3:00pm @ CAP
District News!
We met our goals on getting scouters of all kinds camping! Let’s use those fun stories to invite our friends and neighbors to join our next adventure!
Trunk or Treat season. Don’t forget your buddy cards when handing out the sweets.
Scouting for Food is also underway! Join in on the most incredible service project here!
Insurance Resources
The Greater Colorado Council is proud to be able to provide insurance coverage to its registered members and leaders. Liability insurance protection is afforded to those who donate the use of their facilities for Scouting activities. Certificates of insurance can be provided to the property owner in most cases upon request. All requests must be in writing and submitted at least 2 weeks in advance using this form.
Scouting Updates
Updates to the Cub Scout program can be found here
Cub Scout Cyber Chip is being retired and being replaced with Protect Yourself Rules. See details Here!
Scouts and Scouters should follow the requirements as written on this page on Scouting.org. Check out this guide from Aaron on Scouting!
For merit badges, use this link to ensure you have the latest and greatest!
See details on Aaron on Scouting Guide
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is being retired and replaced with Safeguarding Youth Training. Visit My.Scouting for the training and more information.
Recruitment Info
Exciting news! We are moving to dynamic Recruiting which allows year year-round Recruitment. Dynamic Recruiting Link
If you are in need of Recruitment materials, please use this link
Please reach out to Brian Bell or Kaitlyn Mearing if you believe there are untapped locations for new scouts!
District Meetings
Order of the Arrow
- First Thursday of every Month: 6:00 – 7:30 PM Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting at Fellowship Community Church – 6263 S Parker Rd Centennial, CO 80016
Roundtable is a monthly gathering for Scout Leaders — a place to learn, share, connect, and have fun.
Each meeting offers: program ideas, scout skills and tips, policy updates and news, event info and training opportunities, resources and best practices.
Where: Fellowship Community Church [6:30-7:30 pm]
District Committee Meetings – Second Thursday of Each Month
The District Committee meeting is where volunteers plan upcoming activities and coordinate support for units that need extra help.
All volunteers who want to help strengthen Scouting in the Centennial District are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Where: Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church (on certain Thursdays) or via Zoom
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM Commissioner’s Meeting
- 7:30 – 8:30 pm District Committee Meeting
Join us to collaborate, share ideas, and make a positive impact!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82687541112?pwd=l3mizSKjVlT30eV6rYFlz8r3jPhkPV.1
Meeting
ID: 826 8754 1112
Passcode:
925637
District Resources
Five Star Program can be found here!
District Leadership
Centennial Volunteer Leadership
For more information on how to get involved at the District Level, please contact the District Chair or District Commissioner.
- District Committee Chair – Aric Jones
- District Commissioner – Eric Ericson
- Advancement Chair – Richard Hall
- Family Investment in Character Chair – Vacant
- Membership Chair – Vacant
- Program Chair – Vacant
- Activities Chair – Robert (Bob) Guy
- Training Chair – Jason Rogers
- Roundtable Commissioner – Karen Miller
- Life to Eagle Chair – Robert Guy
- Camp Card Chair – Zohra Nacer
- Popcorn Chair – Vacant
- Scouting for Food Chair – Zohra Nacer
Centennial District Staff
- District Executive – Brian Bell | (720) 827-3161 | brian.bell2@scouting.org
- District Executive – Kaitlyn Mearing | (720) 266-2155 | kaitlyn.mearing2@scouting.org
Questions or Comments
Any questions or comments about the Centennial District may be directed to district staff listed above.
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