News

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

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

For Dave McCall, Scouting has never been just a chapter of life—it’s been a constant thread. He began as a Bear in Cub Scouts with Pack 53 in New Jersey and continued his journey through troops in New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas, ultimately earning ... 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

A Scouting Journey that Lasts a Lifetime: Tony & Patrice Steenkolk For Tony and Patrice Steenkolk, Scouting has never been just an activity for their children — it has become a lifelong commitment, a source of cherished memories, and a mission... read more

For John, supporting Scouting isn’t just a hobby—it’s a calling. From his earliest days as a Cub Scout in Flossmoor, Illinois, to his decades of adult service, Scouting has shaped his life and given him purpose. Today, he gives back to the movement... read more

Have you ever seen someone running the climbing wall, leading the Cubmobile, or conjuring up mind-bending challenges at the Klondike Derby? Chances are, you've met Chuck and Pat Pint. For years, they've been the driving force behind countless NEIC... read more

Like many Scouters, I began my Scouting career in Cub Scouts, in a very small unit in Wisconsin. My first Pinewood Derby car won second place! I reengaged in Scouting at the troop level a few years later. I participated in summer camp and competed... read more

My passion in Scouting is giving leadership opportunities to our youths and watching them grow. I love seeing Scouts get more comfortable talking to adults or organizing and leading other Scouts in activities. I support Scouting by serving and... read more

My years at Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan convinced me that the camp program was the key to the success of Scouting, and I support the camp to ensure that it is available to all future Scouts. I attended Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan as a camper from 1968 to 1974 and served on ... read more