During this weekend training, participants will learn how to: set up camp, cook, work with wood tools and ropes. In addition, participants will also receive instruction in: first-aid, map and compass skills, hiking/packing techniques, and nature identification. Participants will also help plan a campfire program and worship service. Click for more information or to register.
As we previously indicated , we want to give our Scouters an opportunity to hear in detail about our potential Memorandum of Understanding with The Nature Conservancy.
At its meeting on Wednesday your Board of Directors began the discussions on entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nature Conservancy (TNC) which could ultimately lead to one or more conservation organizations purchasing a portion of Owasippe. Click above to read more.
The Basic Training Extravaganza is a council-wide training day dedicated to conducting required training for adult leaders in all phases of the Scouting family. This is the opportunity to attend leader-specific training to prepare you for your opportunities and responsibilities relating to your leadership position. This single day is packed with an abundance of information for leaders who want to provide the best program possible for their Scouts.
Trainer's EDGE is a one-day course designed to improve teaching and presentation skills. The course should be taken by youth trainers for NYLT, Venturing, Order of Arrow, and Summer Camp Staff (Must be 14 or older), Pack Trainers and Den Chiefs, Current or new District trainers, Council trainers, Commissioners, or ANYONE in Scouting who is interested and wants to learn to communicate ideas better! Click for more information.
The Construction Industry Dinner Show is the largest single fundraising event for the benefit of the Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. Proceeds from this event help bring valuable youth service programs to over 44,000 young people annually. In 2007, the Executive Committee of this event initiated a Scholarship program in memory of 2 key former volunteers. Proceeds raised from this effort go directly to defray college or higher education costs of the selected high school seniors. Please click for more info.
The Chicago Area Council 2010 National Jamboree Contingent is offering for sale ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 ZF FG Tents and Taurus 4 Outfitter Tents. Tents can be purchased now and picked up upon their return from the Jamboree in August of 2010. There is a limited supply, so act fast! Click for more details on tent features and pricing.
Honoring the Stars of the Chicago Area Council : The Adult Volunteer Leaders, and Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting with Special Highlight : Silver Beaver Court of Honor
On Saturday February 13th at 7:00pm come out and see the Loyola Ramblers take on the UIC Flames with specially priced Scout Night tickets. Tickets for Scouts are only $2 each and Adult tickets are $6 each. Don't miss the annual battle of the mascots at halftime!! Ticket orders are due by February 10th!
The 2010 White Sox Scout Day will take place on May 22, 2010. The game will be played at 1:05pm. Upper reserved tickets are $15.00, upper box tickets are $17.00 and lower reserved seats are $32.00 each. Come out and join thousands of families at this annual event that celebrates two great American traditions - Scouting and the Chicago White Sox. Click to download the registration form.
The Silver Beaver Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Silver Beaver Award for 2009. The Silver Beaver is the highest award the Boy Scouts of America gives for service to youth in a local Council. The Silver Beaver recipients will be honored at the Council Annual Dinner. Click to see those to be honored.
NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home Troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well.
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