TriStar District - Pathway To Adventure Council

10/07/2026

Here's a handy guide to making great scout meetings that will get your youth fired up about the whole year!

Hands-on activities, mixing things up, going off script occasionally and getting outside are keys to success for any troop or pack.

10/07/2026

One of PTAC's own is the National Venturing President! Meet Shreeman Patel and the other leaders of the Venturing program!

These leaders will help shape Venturing’s future and serve as the public face of the youth-led program.

10/01/2026

Middle Schoolers who love technology can learn about careers in manufacturing through a new exploring club with the Technology and Manufacturing Association. For just $65, join they get to step outside the classroom, learn how things are really getting made and explore a future career!

Sign Up Today!
https://scoutingevent.com/456-121614

10/01/2026

Are any of these NFL Eagle Scouts on your favorite team?

Scouting America ambassador David Montgomery has found a new spot with the Houston Texans. See where other Eagle Scouts landed this season.

10/01/2026

Registration for 2028 Philmont Treks open today!

https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/?utm_source=scoutingwire&utm_campaign=DM114851&utm_medium=email&utm_content=

09/29/2026

Be the leader who can train everyone else! Come to Leader Field School at Camp Palos October 17 and 18. This unique program will have enhanced instruction in 5 essential scoutcraft skill areas:
- Nature
- Orienteering
- Dutch Oven Cooking
- Pioneering
- Wilderness Survival.

Sign up today!

Leader Field School:Enhanced Scoutcraft Skills Training This patrol-style training weekend will deliver enhanced instruction in 5 essential scout

09/24/2026

Here's a direct link to a guide to for small Cub Scout Packs with multi-rank dens. It's 75 pages - so check it out for ideas you can use.

09/24/2026

Scoutmasters: Look for more information about the First-Ever SPL Summit in October.

First-Ever SPL Summit — October 25th, 2026 Scouts BSA is excited to announce the first-ever Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Summit, bringing Scouts together from across the nation for an evening of connection and collaboration. Who Should Attend? Each troop’s Senior Patrol Leader or a designated Scou...

09/23/2026

Winter is coming! Get youth and adults trained in how to have fun in cold weather at Okpik training. Sign up soon - as space is filling up!

 "Non Semper Erit Aestas"   “It Ain’t Always Gonna Be Summer”  Keep outdoor activities and campin

09/21/2026

Remember the TriStar Dine and Share at Charcoal Delights on Tuesday, September 22 from 4:00 to 9:00 PM!

Visit the DesPlaines location: Charcoal Delights, 1090 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Note that the Chicago location is not participating in the fundraiser.