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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

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

Grow your unit's social media presence today. In this digital age a good pack, troop, or crew social media presence is something you should have in your unit’s playbook. A unit social media page has several uses. From sharing important meeting... 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

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

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... read more