Organizations – Town of Gayville

Pack 192

Gayville is home to Cub Scouts Pack 192. Pack 192 consists of boys in 1st through 5th grade. They have several meetings during the school year at the Gayville Community Center. If you have any question or want to join Cub Scouts Pack 192, call Tara Pirak at (605) 267-0088 *Home.

When you’re a kid, fun comes first. Final exams, driver’s ed and summer jobs will arrive soon enough. Cub Scouts lets kids have fun while teaching them skills that will help them later on. From the thrill of shooting an arrow to learning how to transform a block of wood into a race car, Cub Scouts is one thrill after another. With a program expertly tailored to match each age in a young boy's life, Cub Scouts learn that even when fun isn’t easy, it’s always an adventure. In Scouting, everything has a purpose. And it shows kids that doing their best is the most fun of all.

Each pack has dedicated leaders and volunteers who are tasked with teaching Cub Scouts both fun and valuable lessons that will help them progress in the program and in life. But what makes Cub Scouts truly unique is the opportunity it gives the entire family to be involved in each child’s development. From volunteering with the pack to leading activities at home, parents can take full advantage of the extra time they’ll have participating in their Cub Scout's life.

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Boy Scouts

Troop 180

Gayville is home to Boy Scouts Troop 180. Troop 180 consists of boys in grade 6th through 12th grade. Troop 180 has camp outs throughout the year and has meetings during the school year. Contact Tara Pirak at (605) 267-0088 *Home.

This is the traditional Scouting experience for young men in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement, and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

While there is guidance from experienced leaders, Boy Scouts take their own lead, exploring places they've never been as they dive into the rugged world of outdoor adventure. With a spirit of teamwork, they pack up their Scout gear and their sense of adventure, and dive into the learning and excitement that comes from being in the brotherhood of the Boy Scouts.

Boy Scouts has a lot to offer, but don't let the 130+ merit badges scare you away. With the exposure to a uniquely hands-on learning experience through earning merit badges that reflect each boy's budding interests, they unlock a world of discovery around them, and forge their path for the future. By culminating the Boy Scouting experience by earning the rank of Eagle and accomplishing a service project imagined and executed by the Scout himself, he can prove his leadership skills and gain the confidence he needs to excel in life and in the world at large.

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4-H Clubs

Clever Clovers 4-H

The Clever Clovers currently have 20-25 children involved. They meet the second Sunday of each month at the Gayville Community Center at 4pm. To get involved with the Clever Clovers 4-H Club, contact Cheri Maier at (605) 661-3325. You don't need to live on a farm or raise farm animals to be involved in 4-H. All children age 5 to 18 are welcome. Their 4-H year starts in October of each year, but children are welcome to join up until May.

Gayville Achievers 4-H

The Gayville Achievers meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the Gayville Volin Methodist Church at 5:30pm. To get involved with the Gayville Achievers, contact Kim Bennett at (605) 267-4148 or Paula Marshall at 660-0068. Kids of any age from 5-18 are welcome to join. The Gayville Achievers are a general interest club which means they do many different project areas. The Gayville Achievers became a club in 1973.

About 4-H:

The 4-H name represents four personal development areas of focus for the organization: head, heart, hands, and health. 4-H is the nation’s largest positive youth development and youth mentoring organization, empowering six million young people in the U.S. 4-H prepares young people to make a positive impact in their communities and the world. 4-H reaches every corner of our nation, from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities.

The caring support of adult volunteers and mentors inspires young people in 4-H to work collaboratively, take the lead on their own projects and set and achieve goals with confidence. 4-H’ers chart their own course, explore important issues and define their place in the world. 4-H’ers stand up for themselves and their communities.

Membership in 4-H is free - it costs nothing to join. 4-H youth are not required to purchase uniforms and member expenses are kept to a minimum