After School Scouting Programs in Crossroads of America

Crossroads of America Council aims to beneficially involve every eligible child and his or her family in the fun and adventure of our programs. The After School Scouting Program provides Scouting programs to youth in a non-traditional setting through trained program leaders facilitating weekly programming. The division serves more than 2,000 youth in 57 Scouting units in Marion and surrounding counties.

Our Vision

Increase youth participation while retaining more youth annually.
Increase youth advancing through the program.
Increase the number of hours of community service.
Increase youth outdoor experience.

News and Information

To Our Parents

We hope that your child enjoys their time in the After School Scouting Program. Our goal is to provide them with a fun and educational program and to help them grow into well-rounded individuals. If your child is interested in joining our program, please contact their school. To see if your school hosts a Scouting unit, please check our list of locations. To see what your Scout is working on or for forms and other resources, see the resources page.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact one of our professional staff members.

Now Hiring Program Leaders!

Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America seeks outstanding individuals from all backgrounds, majors and career interests. If you think you are ready to shape the lives of youth in your community, build relationships with families, provide youth with the foundational knowledge, skills and mindset to pursue their dreams and become successful leaders we invite you to apply.

If you are interested in applying, please contact one of our professional staff members.

Upcoming Events

Events can be found on our Google Calendar here.

Professional Contacts

William Etheridge

Field Director
aetherid@crossroadsbsa.org
(317) 813-7076

Mary Kate McFarling

District Executive (AS-B)
mmcfarli@crossroadsbsa.org
(317) 813-7129

Tara Boling

District Executive (AS-A)
taboling@crossroadsbsa.org
(317) 813-7120

Community Partners

The After School Scouting Program works with community partners to provide leadership, materials, and program for youth to participate. If your organization is interested in partnering with our program, please contact one of our professional staff members.