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2026 STEM Discovery Day

The Great Smoky Mountain Council of Scouting America is divided into five districts serving 21 counties in East Tennessee. Wherever you live, there’s a pack, troop, crew, ship, or post led by dedicated volunteers associated with a school, church, or civic organization near you.

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Scouting is about outdoor adventure: camping, hiking, canoeing, shooting, rock climbing, fishing, and countless other activities. But it’s about much more than that, too. For over 100 years, we’ve developed character, built confidence, and instilled a sense of service in our next generation.

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