Scouts in Great Rivers Council, get earn colored beads every time they go camping. Beads and the coup can be purchased at the Scout Shop.
| Color | Meaning |
| Blue | Good Weather |
| Black | Rain |
| White | Snow on the activity |
| Purple | Below freezing |
| Clear | Below zero |
| Red | Full week of summer camp |
| Yellow | Any district activity |
| Light Blue | Any Council activity, except summer camp (this would include Conclaves) |
| Pink | Order of the Arrow Ordeal weekend |
| Orange | National or Regional event (except high adventure) |
| Green | Philmont |
| Brown | High Adventure Base |
| Green Marble | Council NYLT |
| Boots | HIKE with Blue: Good Weather Black: Rain White: Snow |
| Canoes | WATER TRIP with Blue: Good Weather Black: Rain White: Snow |
| Stars | Special beads at discretion of organizer |
Some notes about beads:
- Light Blue can be used for OA Conclaves, training weekends, special events, etc.
- Those who organize district, council, and high adventure trips are encouraged to supply the proper color been to all participants as part of their fees.
- It is *encouraged* that one pair of beads be given per activity. Some units may elect to give one bead per night, however this is not the official policy of the Lodge.
- Beads are to be given for ANY troop activities, i.e. Campouts, Service Projects, Day Hikes, etc.
- The COLOR to be given for each activity, if more than one is possible, is at the discretion of the local unit.