The Clinton Scouts set up a trio of booths at the annual Apple n' Pork Festival in Clinton.

The Scout's booths help kids afford opportunities within the program both locally and out of state. John Goergen was helping man the pork burger tent on the grounds of the CH Moore Homestead last month and says it has already been a great year for the Scouts.

There are various levels of scouts. Goergen explains a Scout can pursue merit badges, participate in the various expeditions they go on, and do lots of community service.

Once a scout starts with a troop, they can start earning merit badges. Goergen says a lot of the fun of scouts is in achieving those designations.

The Apple n' Pork Festival helps pay for some of the entry fees associated with being a scout. Goergen says not only are the scouts blessed to have the Apple n' Pork Festival to fall back on, but the community as a whole is as well.

Goergen indicates the boy's troop meets on Monday nights. If you know a scout, he encourages getting in touch with them to learn about the meetings and learn more about scouts. 

Scouting.org is also a good place to find more information on your local chapter. In Clinton, the Scouts meet on Monday nights at the American Legion, starting at 6:30 pm.