Discover Scouts: Where Every Child has a Place What is the Discover Scouts Program? Discover Scouts is the dedicated outreach initiative of the Northeast Illinois Council, committed to uplifting underserved communities through Scouting. Our innovative approach involves: Strategic... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:37:00 AM Categories: Aptakisic District Featured Scouters Home NEIC News North Star District Potawatomi District Scouting in Action Venturing Comments(0)
Investing in Stronger Leaders for Stronger Units 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 Posted by Allison Waggoner Tuesday, March 31, 2026 3:13:00 PM Categories: Cub Scout Camps & Activities Home NEIC News Scouts BSA Camps & Activities Venturing Comments(0)
2026 National Jamboree Don't Miss the Adventure of a Lifetime Scouting America’s National Jamboree is back in 2026, and the Northeast Illinois Council is proud to send a contingent of youths and adult leaders to this once-in-a-lifetime event. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with adventure,... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Monday, December 1, 2025 1:47:00 PM Categories: NEIC News Scouts BSA Camps & Activities Venturing Comments(0)
What town and unit number was the first Scouting unit in the Northeast Illinois Council? We asked this question of our unit leaders recently, and it turns out it was harder to answer than we anticipated. So, we turned to council historian John Ropiequet for some background. Evanston Peter C. Wercks first appeared in the paper on July... read more Sunday, December 1, 2024 7:15:00 PM Categories: Exploring Historical Home NEIC News Venturing Comments(0)
Meet Peter Chatain: Eagle Scout Headed to the Olympics I am an Eagle Scout from Troop 20 in Winnetka. I just graduated with my master’s in computer science, and I am living in Alameda, California, where I work at Ello as a machine learning engineer. As a rower, I qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic... read more Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:00:00 PM Categories: Exploring Featured Scouts Home NEIC News Venturing Comments(0)
Feature Scout: Leith I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to experience so many new things since joining Scouts. One of the best parts about Scouting is getting to meet new people from all over the country. I have made some of my best friends in Scouting. A few of my favorite... read more Wednesday, February 7, 2024 1:10:00 PM Categories: Exploring Featured Scouts Home NEIC News North Star District Venturing Comments(0)
New Rules for Adult Applications Beginning Jan. 16, 2024 To ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and volunteers, BSA is implementing changes in the way it processes adult applications beginning Jan. 16. The biggest change is that adult leaders will not be allowed to participate in unit... read more Sunday, January 28, 2024 7:30:00 PM Categories: Aptakisic District Exploring Home Membership & Recruitment Merit Badge Counselor Resources North Star District Potawatomi District Venturing Comments(0)
Feature Scout: Zachary In November, I earned my 139th merit badge, which is all the merit badges a Scout can possibly get. It is something that only 1 in 26,000 Scouts accomplish. I decided to make this my goal while I was still in Cub Scouts. I loved to wear my brag... read more Friday, January 19, 2024 11:15:00 PM Categories: Exploring Featured Scouts Home NEIC News Venturing Comments(0)
Outdoor Committee Needs Volunteers to Maintain a Successful Program The Northeast Illinois Council thrives with more than 15 dynamic committees to deliver a standout Scouting program for youths in our communities. From Local Adventure Days to fishing, nature trails, and archery and rifle programs, NEIC’s Outdoor... read more Sunday, January 7, 2024 6:15:00 PM Categories: Aptakisic District Cub Scout Camps & Activities Exploring Home NEIC News North Star District Potawatomi District Scouts BSA Camps & Activities Venturing Comments(0)