Dear Scouting Family,

In the post-pandemic world, the way we shop is becoming much different. Scouting and its retail operations are no different. The Michigan Crossroads Council understands the importance and need to provide the best and most convenient shopping experience possible for our Scouting units and families across the Mitten.

Recently, the Supply Group of the National Council of Scouting America has decided to close four nationally operated Scout Shops in Michigan based on sales data, operational costs, membership, and current customer shopping trends. The Michigan Crossroads Council supports this decision.

The four National Scout Shops locations that will be closing are: Kalamazoo, Detroit, Burton and Auburn.   These store locations will officially close on November 27, 2024.  NOTE:  This does NOT affect the Offices.  The offices at these locations are remaining open.

As an organization, we recognize the value of our volunteer’s and parent’s time and are working to streamline the shopping experience, therefore removing travel time.

Do not be concerned about obtaining the program and recognition items necessary to run your den, pack, troop, crew, ship or post. The following are options for continued service for all your required or desired Scouting program needs.

MCC Scout Shop at Eagle (Online Store and In-Person Store)

The Michigan Crossroads Council operates https://shop.michiganscouting.org as a service to provide a convenient and easy online e-commerce experience to our Scouting customers. Order online 24 / 7 / 365 and have your order shipped directly to your home or office. Most in-stock items ship within two days.

The MCC Scout Shop at Eagle online store provides most program delivery items including advancements, uniforms and accessories, handbooks and resource materials, and MCC council specific merchandise and apparel.

The MCC Scout Shop at Eagle also provides in-person shopping experience for those who prefer this method. Check the website https://michiganscouting.org/scout-shops for store hours.

Features of the MCC Online Shop

• Upload your Unit Awards and Recognition Order from Scoutbook
• Add any additional items preferred to the same order….one stop shopping
• Fast and convenient shipping. (Most orders ship same day)
• Reasonable shipping costs (Most orders average around $6)
• Real-time in stock inventory
• Tax-Exempt purchases for units (with approved tax-exempt certificate)
• Track your order to your front door
• Helpful, friendly, and courteous staff

For the convenience of our Michigan Scouting family, the MCC will host two webinars on the following dates and times. Register below to attend one of the informative webinars. [Updated 11/11/24: Webinars have passed.  See below for Slide Deck.]

Tuesday, October 29
7:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, November 7
12:00 NOON

ScoutShop.org

Operated by the Supply Group of Scouting America located in North Carolina, scoutshop.org offers a wide variety of Scouting essentials, uniforms, books and resources, camping gear and equipment for Scouts and Scouters. Customers may also order using the online order tool located here: https://shorturl.at/5oMq3

In-Store Shopping

Customers can still have the full in-person shopping experience at the following national and council operated locations. Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti, Eagle, and Troy. Visit https://michiganscouting.org/scout-shop for locations and hours.

Scouting America owned and operated Scout Shops as of November 28, 2024:

Council owned and operated Scout Shop as of November 28, 2024:

National Scouting Distributors

Approved Scouting Distributors carry an assortment of Scouting items including uniforms, accessories and handbooks. Please note: these distributors do not carry awards and advancement recognition items and are unable to order these types of items.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at communications@michiganscouting.org

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.