We did see a decrease in the number of youth that attended a summer enrichment program. The location and the number of opportunities have a direct effect on the number of families that particpate. We did not have a Cub Scout Day camp in Boone this past summer due too the loss of some key volunteer leadership which effected the number of youth that was served.

Scouting partners with a variety of organizations to bring the Scouting program to the youth of Story County. Many service organizations like , American Legions, Lions Clubs, Izaak Walton League, Elks Lodge, and a multitude of Churches serve as a chartering partner to our Scout Packs, Troops, and Crews. The Chartering Organizations adopts the Scouting program for their youth and provide meeting space, helps recruit, approve leaders and follow the policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting is supported by many of these same organizations and individuals in the communities of the Story county financially. Their support enables the Scouting program to flourish and grow. We are voluteer driven and hundreds of voluteers offer their time, knowledge, skills and finanical support to keep the program strong.

The Mid Iowa Council will continue to seek out additional adult volunteers to staff a summer enrichment program and give the youth an increased chance to attend a program. By taking away obstacles of distance, transportation and even the costs we will see an icrease in involvement.