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| WHO ARE YOU? | ||
| Click to see your position specific tool kit. Everything you need in one hub. | ||
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council hierarchy
contact info
Positions we are looking for volunteers for.
merit badge councilor Resorces ^
health forms (a b1 b2 bc)
Training Center | |
Do you need training? Find out what, where, when, and how, right here! | |
My.Scouting Training, resources, member services. | |
Youth Protection Training (YPT) | Membership & Recruitment Training |
Basic Leader Training | Advanced Leader Training |
| WHO - Programs (by age) | ||
| Click on the program type to see what council-level events are coming soon... | ||
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| WHERE -Districts, Camps, & Scout Shops | |
| Click to learn more about these important Council locations... | |
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| Camp Oakarro | Camp Sol R. Crown |
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| Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation | District Information |
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| Kasperson Center for Scouting at Morrison Park | Pauly Scout Shop |
Click on the images below to see more information within that category.
| WHEN - Calendars | |
Click "month" view in the upper left-hand corner of the screen if your calendar shows as a list. | |
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| NEIC Calendar | |
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| Cub Scout Calendar | Scout BSA Calendar |
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| Venturing Calendar | Training Calendar |
| WHAT - Things To Do | ||
| Rentals & Reservations The Northeast Illinois Council has a lot of stuff in storage that we only use a few times of year. We have a pinewood derby track, bikes, boats, even a portable climbing wall! You can rent them! (prices are set to save you money) We also have properties all over Illinois and Wisconsin that are great for camping and just waiting for you to host outings there. The Kasperson Center for Scouting is also available to you. Host meetings and events, just make a reservation. | ||
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| Property Reservation Legacy local sites to host your outing or activities. Vetted, safe, owned by Scouts so no wildcards, with great facilities, and at a competitive price point. | Reserve a Meeting Room at Kasperson Host your meeting or event at the Kasperson Centers Facilities with Wi-Fi, Smart TV, and amenities. | |
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| Equipment Rentals The NEIC offers kits and equipment packages for bikes, water craft, outing kits, and much more! Pair it with our certified program volunteers (Scroll below to Council Programs section and select relevant program to find more information and contact info.) and have a ready-made outing or activity with no hassle and priced competitively for your budget. | Pauly Scout Shop Your local Scout Shop with uniforms, patches, equipment, and knowledgeable staff. Located at the Kasperson Center for Scouting at 850forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills IL. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-6 Saturday 9-1 Closed Sun and Mon | |
| Council Programs We offer a wide range of program and activities and have certified people to help you run an event, equipment kits on standby, and knowledge of all the best local places. It's all right here for you waiting for you! Plan and run your own unit level activity or come to council level events. | ||
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| Fishing | Horseback Riding | |
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| Climbing | Cycling | |
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| Canoeing/ Paddling | Swimming | |
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| Archery | Feild Sports | |
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| Pioneering | GeoCache | |
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| Order of the Arrow (OA) | High Adventure | |
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| NTL. High Adventure Bases | International Scouting | |
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| Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation | ||
| Things to Know- Helpful Tools and Knowledge | |
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| Youth Protection Training | Training by Position |
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| Youth Training | Recruitment Training |
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| Cub Scout Parents Guide | Scouts BSA Parents Guide |
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| Basic Leader Trainings | Advanced Leader Training |
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| Uniform Guidelines Class A? Class B? Where do patches go? Find the answers here. | |
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| Advancement Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, & Venturing | Merit Badges |
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| Trail to Eagle How to get the Eagle Scout Award. | Forms Library Looking for a form? Find it here. |
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| Scout Book Track advancement, keep records, organize units. | Black Pug Our event registration System. |
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| My.Scouting Training, resources, member services. | Scouting.org National website |
| Membership | |
Membership & Recruitment is how we keep Scouting alive. The Council and National have resources to help you get new Scouts. We offer print services for your membership materials, we have assets for social media, we even drive traffic to events with School Night For Scouting on Sept 19th 2023 (Make sure your Unit participates) | |
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| School Night for Scouting Recruiting Cub Scouts in the bedrock that all of Scouting is built on. School Night For Scouting is a massive advertising push by the Council to get youth to show up to schools on Sept 19th for units to get signed up. Make sure your unit has a School Night For Scouting Coordinator ASAP! | Membership & Recruitment Resorces Find information on tried-and-true methods to get youth interested in Scouting. Ice Cream socials, Games, Demonstrations and more. |
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| Council Print Services Have a poster or handout and need it printed? The council offers free print services for membership. We also have tons of pre-printed customizable printouts. We can also do wrist bands for recruitment. | Premade Assets Need logos? posters? social media content? National provides all of that ready to go. We have simplified navigation for your convenience. Have a poster or handout and need it printed? The council offers free print services for membership. |
| Communications | |
| get in touch with your Marketing and Communication Director and help get the word out about Scouting! Social media, communication service requests, site issues, or just general staff info. | |
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| Council Social Media Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, Linked in, YouTube, and more! | NEIC Staff and Key Volunteer Contact Page If You have questions or need to get in touch, check out our contact page. |
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| Submit Pictures and Stories of Local Scouting (Under construction) Eagle projects and Ceremonies, feel good stories of Scouts helping their communities, Group pictures and action shots from really great outings, wildlife photos. We would love to see these and put them up on our social media with your unit info. | Communications Service Request Form If you are a volunteer for a council level event, fill out this form for marketing services such as mass emails, social media campaigns, artwork, and print services. |
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| Report A Site Bug Report dead links, spelling errors, or outdated information here. | |
| Adult Leader Awards | |
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| Adult Leader Awards The Boy Scouts of America believe in recognition of achievements and those that go above and beyond. There are adult leader awards for unit level, the district award of merit, silver beaver, and more. | Silver Beaver The Silver Beaver Award recognizes registered Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. Anyone may nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the council, which selects recipients for the following year. |
Unit Level Awards, District Level Awards,
| Fundraising | |
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| Popcorn Sale The Northeast Illinois Council Popcorn Sale helps our Scouts earn hundreds of thousands of dollars that directly support unit activities and programs. It also helps our Council maintain and improve our existing programs. Get all your information here! | Special Events & Fundraisers The NEIC puts on annual fundraiser events! Golf, Sporting Clays, Formal Dinners, Awards Breakfasts, and a lot more! These events are open to everyone a great way to have some fun for a good cause. Chances are you already met some of the regular attendees who are involved in the council, and if not, you have something in common. Scouting! |
| Dues & Scholarships | |
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| Annual Youth Registration Fee | Dues Scholarships |
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