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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? Save the date for the 2026 Scouting University! Saturday, November 7 Wildwood Presbyterian Church 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL 8 am to 4... read more

Ship 129 Returns from a Transformational Florida Sea Base Adventure In late May, a crew of 8 from Ship 129 embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida, beginning with an overnight at Camp Jackson Sawyer on... read more

Starting Scouting with your Tiger can feel exciting—and maybe a little overwhelming. This special Tiger Family Training Experience is designed to show new families just how fun, simple, and rewarding Cub Scouting can be. Parents and Tigers... 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

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

When Sanjana “Sanju” Purayil looks back on her Scouting journey, she doesn’t just see merit badges and campouts—she sees a series of firsts that helped shape who she is today. Sanju’s introduction to Scouting started on the sidelines. As a child, ... 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... 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

Scouting America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. One aspect is having our leaders trained in safeguarding youth. Safeguarding Youth Training is required once a year and replaces... read more