Central Illinois Scouting, Greater St. Louis Area Council

10/09/2026

Be prepared. Be confident. Be safe!
We’re diving into the Personal Safety Adventures across the Cub Scout ranks!
Join us as we explore these important adventures and share ideas, tips, and resources to help you approach the requirements with confidence while keeping the experience engaging and age-appropriate for your Cub Scouts.
From Lion through Arrow of Light, see how Personal Safety builds across the ranks and helps Scouts develop skills they can use every day.

Bring your questions and join the conversation live!

10/02/2026

The required Outdoor Adventures are part of every Cub Scout rank—and on this Cub Chat Live!, we’re heading outside to explore them all!
We’ll share fun ideas, helpful tips, and creative ways to bring these adventures to life and make getting outdoors a highlight of the Cub Scout experience.

Grab your gear. Gather your Cub Scouts. Adventure awaits!

09/18/2026

Helping new Cub Scouts and their parents feel welcome and engaged is key to keeping them in the program. It also impacts leader development, and how much fun everyone has (including the current volunteer leaders!) Come learn best practices from the recent retention study, and easy ways to apply them to your pack.

09/03/2026

Come join us for the 2026 Fall Camporee at Rhodes France Scout Reservation

Activities will include:

🚴‍♂️ Mountain Bikes
🛶 Lakefront
🚦 Patrol Games
…and more

Friday night meal is on your own. Fees include Saturday meals and Sunday breakfast.

2026 Central Illinois Fall CamporeeDates: September 18–20, 2026Location: Rhodes France Scout ReservationWeekend Campout – Check-in 9/19 fr

08/19/2026

Registration is live for the 2026 RFSR Fall Camporee. Please join us!

2026 Central Illinois Fall CamporeeDates: September 18–20, 2026Location: Rhodes France Scout ReservationWeekend Campout – Check-in 9/19 fr

08/07/2026

Congratulations to Isabel Keith, Coles County’s first female Eagle Scout from Troop 6141 in Charleston, IL. Her Eagle Scout Project will benefit Lincoln Log Cabin for years to come. Recognition also goes to Izzy’s parents who supported Charleston Scouting during her time with the troop and to the many great leaders who helped to guide her (and others to soon follow in her footsteps) during her trail to Eagle.

Lincoln Log Cabin's walkways have gained eight new wooden benches this summer thanks to a project led by Coles County first female Eagle Scout, Isabel Keith. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

07/30/2026

Join the Council for an Area Fireside Chat as we discuss the proposed zone structure and gather feedback from volunteers, families, and community lead

07/24/2026

🚀 STEM on CAMPus is coming to Eastern Illinois University! 🎬

Scouts BSA, join us August 2-4, 2026, at EIU for two nights of dorm living, hands-on merit badges & NOVA award sessions in everything from AI and Chemistry to Moviemaking, Photography, and Public Speaking. 🏕️

Evenings are packed with bowling, esports, pool time, and team-building games, plus the chance to build real connections in STEM fields.

📍 Eastern Illinois University – Powell Norton Hall
💵 $140/Scout · $80/Adult Leader
📝 Registration closes 7/28/26 - don't miss out!

👉 Register now: https://scoutingevent.com/312-stemoncampuseiu26?fbclid=IwY2xjawTPBp9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFXN2tick1XVFpiTkRkVllQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhwL8B0OyKa9CXB6gLk9IdC8cuVXxJACh23eyRos4gjW1i69UqLhLT8pa0vq_aem_QU3PGptfuh40tj6QCnhMqA

STEM on CAMPus Eastern Illinois UniversityAugust 2-4 2026Eastern Illinois University-Powell Norton Hall SCOUTS BSA, ADULT LEADER

07/22/2026

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