De Soto District
About the most awesome place to scout!
The De Soto District is comprised of the following counties:
Ashley Bradley Chicot Dallas Calhoun Cleveland
Columbia Desha Drew Ouachita Union
To find out more about what's going on in the De Soto District, please follow our Facebook page (De Soto District - Natural State Council), and our Facebook group (Timberlands Service Area - Natural State Council).
Mark your calendars for your desired level of ADVENTURE!
Bolded events are DeSoto District. For information on the others, please go to the calendar on naturalstatecouncil.org and click on the event.
Nov 22
1:00pm Winter Camp 2025, SBSA: Winter Camp
Nov 26
Scouting for Food Reporting
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Day (Council Office & Camps Closed)
Nov 28
Day after Thanksgiving (Council Offices & Camps Closed)
Dec 3
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Dec 5
5:00pm SBSA: Range and Target Activities Weekend 2025, GBSR Range and Target Activities Weekend7:00PM DS Roundtable
Dec 10
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Dec 24
Christmas Eve (Council Office & Camps Closed)
Dec 25
Christmas Day (Council Office & Camps Closed)
Jan 1 (tentative)
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Jan 8
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Jan 9
7:00pm Wilderness First Aid Refresher @ TBD, TR: Wilderness First Aid
6:00pm Winter Conference @ RSTC, OA: Mixti Wanaxe
Jan 16
5:00pm Cub Scout Night at the Museum of Discovery, CS: Museum of Discovery Event
5:00 PM DS SBSA Winter Camp
Jan 30
5:00 PM DS CS Klondike
Feb 5
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Feb 12
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Feb 13
5:00pm Winter Trail Fellowship @ Camp Orr, OA: Mixti Wanaxe
Feb 21
6:00 PM DS Recognition Banquet
Feb 27
6:00pm Eagle Banquet 2026
Mar 5
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Mar 6
8:00am Wood Badge 2026, TR: Wood Badge
Mar 12
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Mar 13
5:00pm National Youth Leadership Training 2026, TR: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) @ RSTC
Mar 24 (tentative)
DS Heart of the Eagle honoring Robert Reynolds
Mar 28
8:00am Camp Rockefeller Beaver Day 2026
Apr 2
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Apr 9
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Apr 10
5:00pm Spring Cub Adventure Weekend 2026, CS: Cub Adventure Weekend
5:00 PM DS SBSA Spring Camporee
Apr 11
8:00am Camp Orr Beaver Day 2026
8:00am Wood Badge 2026 Weekend 2
Apr 17
5:00pm National Youth Leadership Training 2026 Weekend 2
Apr 24
5:00pm Spring Induction @ Camp Rockefeller, OA: Mixti Wanaxe
Apr 25
DS CS Hook on Derby Day
May 1
OA Section Conclave
May 2
Quapaw Service Area Merit Badge University 2026, QW: Merit Badge University
May 7
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
May 14
7:00PM DS Roundtable
May 29
7:00pm Wilderness First Aid @ Camp Orr, TR: Wilderness First Aid
9:00am Summer Induction @ Camp Orr, OA: Mixti Wanaxe
Jun 1-5
DS CS Day Camp
Jun 7
1:00pm Week 1 2026 Camp Orr, Camp Orr Summer Camp
1:00pm Week 1 2026 Camp Rockefeller, Camp Rockefeller Summer Camp
June 4
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
June 11
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Jun 14
1:00pm Week 2 2026 Camp Orr, Camp Orr Summer Camp
1:00pm Week 2 2026 Camp Rockefeller, Camp Rockefeller Summer Camp
Jun 21
1:00pm Week 3 2026 Camp Orr, Camp Orr Summer Camp
1:00pm Week 3 2026 Camp Rockefeller, Camp Rockefeller Summer Camp
Jun 28
1:00pm Week 4 2026 Camp Orr, Camp Orr Summer Camp
1:00pm Week 4 2026 Camp Rockefeller, Camp Rockefeller Summer Camp
Jul 2
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Jul 8
2:00pm Cub Scout Resident Camp 2026: Dinotopia, CS: Resident Camp
Jul 9
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Jul 20
National Jamboree 2026, SBSA: National Jamboree
Aug 6
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Aug 14
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Sep 3
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Sep 10
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Sep 11
5:00pm Fall Induction @ Camp DeSoto, OA: Mixti Wanaxe
Sep 19
16th Annual Shooting for Heritage Clays
Oct 1
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Oct 8
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Nov 5
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Nov 12
7:00PM DS Roundtable
Dec 3
6:30 PM DS District meeting
7:30 PM DS Commissioner meeting
Dec 10
7:00PM DS Roundtable
District /Commissioner Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85863875892?pwd=vOoMbcbLlsSPSbwvyXHJV1boWNdh3C.1
Meeting ID: 858 6387 5892
Passcode: 298665
Roundtable Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86547171060?pwd=o07IMnbJwqt6nvWtbaCKysaxjhfqJ7.1
Meeting ID: 865 4717 1060
Passcode: 808723
Join the De Soto District Committee!
The De Soto District Committee provides direct support to all Scouting units within our geographical boundaries by focusing on membership, finance, and program. Our District is responsible for the organization of new Scouting units and coordinating recruitment efforts; supporting the Council operating budget by facilitating various product sales and fundraising campaigns; and supplementing unit programs with opportunities for camping, special activities, community service, adult leader training, youth advancement and recognition.
If you are interested in putting your talents to work for the betterment of our Scouts, please contact Joanna Kuhn, District Chair (joanna.b.kuhn@gmail.com)
Join the De Soto District Commissioner Corps!
The De Soto District Commissioner Corps provides direct service to Pack and Troop leadership, most often providing a link to District Committee resources in support of a quality unit program. Our Commissioners can help in many ways: coaching unit leadership, offering to be an extra pair of hands when needed, facilitating a successful charter renewal, and helping find solutions that enable continued unit improvement and success.
If you are interested in bringing your Scouting knowledge and experience in service of others, please contact David Miller, District Commissioner (dandbmiller74@gmail.com)
De Soto District, Natural State Council
Proud Member of: Crossett, Columbia County, and Union County Chambers of Commerce
