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– Halloween Recruiting Ideas – With Halloween around the corner, here are some great recruiting ideas for your Cub Scout Pack to use to recruit new Cub Scouts and families to join the Scouting program. These can be great ways to reach those... read more

Local Scouts and Scouters experienced Scouting at its biggest and most adventurous at the 2026 National Jamboree. The Jamboree is a national event held once every three to four years. Northeast Illinois Council’s contingent brought together 62... read more

Military Family Fee Waiver Now Available for Scouting America Families   Scouting America is proud to announce a new Military Family Fee Waiver program designed to make Scouting more accessible for military-connected youth. Beginning June... read more

Starting July 9, unit leaders can update these new fields in their Unit Pin within Organization Manager: Fundraising Helps Cover Costs Let families know if fundraising opportunities help offset the cost of participating. Trial Visit... read more

I’ve been involved in Scouting for most of my life. As a youth, I participated in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Life Scout before stepping away during my freshman year of high school because of competing priorities. Looking... read more

Ready to Grow Your Scouting Skills? Register for the 2026 Scouting University!      Saturday, November 7 Wildwood Presbyterian Church 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL 8 am to 4 pm $20 per person... read more

Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Scouting at B’Yachad – The Great Jewish Camporee Northeast Illinois Council is proud to support and celebrate the many faith traditions represented throughout Scouting. In 2026, Jewish Scouting marks an incredible... read more

As you spend time in Scouting, you come to understand something simple but important: The experience a young person has in this program is shaped, in large part, by the volunteer adult leaders who guide it. I can never give enough thanks to the... read more

Voice of the Scout, Scouting America's feedback program, isn’t merely a survey designed to collect data. It’s a way to amplify the voices of Scouts, parents and unit volunteers who might otherwise remain unheard. The survey is designed to provide... read more

        For Ryan Bond, Scouting isn’t just something he volunteers for — it’s something he lives. An Eagle Scout himself, Ryan has spent more than 40 years experiencing Scouting from nearly every angle: as a... read more