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It was a rainy day at Jewel in Deerfield, and Ewan and his mom were about 30 minutes from finishing their popcorn fundraiser shift. They had debated packing up early, but decided to stick it out. Good thing they did. Ewan had been having fun with ... 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

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

The Cub Scout program is undergoing significant changes that take effect June 1. The Northeast Illinois Council hosted a town hall recently, where a BSA representative previewed the changes and answered questions. Here are some of the... read more

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