Long Grove BSA Troop 79

04/16/2026

What kind of future do you want for your child?

Confident. Capable. Resilient.

Scouting helps youth ages 11–17 build real-world skills through leadership, service, outdoor adventure, and teamwork. It’s a place where they learn responsibility, gain independence, and grow into young adults you can be proud of.

And yes… they’ll have a lot of fun along the way.

Give them something that lasts.
Join Scouts today.

For more information, send us a message or email us at [email protected]
https://goscoutingillinois.org/

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Adventure. Leadership. Confidence.

Scout Troop 79 – Long Grove is open to all genders, ages 11–17.

Scouts gain real-world skills from teamwork and leadership to outdoor survival and problem-solving, all in a supportive, fun environment.

Whether your teen wants to go all-in or just participate when they can, scouting is flexible and works alongside sports and other activities.

Come see what it’s about.

📩 Message us for details or join us for a meeting in Long Grove on a Monday evening.

04/10/2025

Long Grove/Buffalo Grove - LCDOT will close the westbound lanes on Checker Road at Arlington Heights Road starting on April 11. A detour will be in effect for 6-8 weeks.

The closure is needed to construct the road and storm sewers as part of the Arlington Heights Road Reconstruction Project.

Detour Route: Arlington Heights Road to Lake Cook Road to Schaeffer Road

01/23/2025

https://scoutingevent.com/138-2025MeritBadgeUniversity?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0dcMfqm2T6P-osPKgpUGWUoJ18-7pWBsGVVSMoG7DjjxkhobzlpAJMvRg_aem_i1uenHWKYr1JWeKK4FWuwA

Merit Badge University & Adult Leader Training - CPR Saturday, February 15, 2025 Peoria Riverfront Museum / Caterpillar Visitor Center and

11/02/2024

Great conservation hour opportunity

Discover how stewardship can make nature healthier. Learn why restoration is needed in our forest preserves. Then head out to a patch of buckthorn and by properly using hand tools, learn how to remove non-native invasive plant species. You will see how you can personally make a difference in the hea...

11/02/2024

Our staff members are our camp’s most important resource. A successful staff member will be passionate about our camp, dedicated to program excellence, and serious about providing the best experience possible for each of our Scouts.

10/27/2024

🌨️❄️ Gear Up for Okpik: Your Ultimate Winter Adventure! ❄️🌨️

Sign up link: scoutingevent.com/129-20242025ColdWeatherCamping

Ready to take on the cold like a pro? Okpik is Northeast Illinois Council’s high adventure cold weather camping experience, open to all Scouts and Scouters 14+ by the time of our campout on January 4-5. This is your chance to learn essential skills for weathering the elements during the most beautiful season—winter! Plus, these skills are super useful for those chilly fall and spring campouts, too.

And the best part? NO BUGS! 🦟❌

📅 Cost:
$65 if registered before October 15
$80 if registered after

Registration closes October 28

Join us for an unforgettable adventure full of fun, learning, and camaraderie. Don’t miss out!

09/30/2024

🎃👻 Join Us for Boo Camp on October 19! 👻🎃

🧗‍♂️ Climbing & rope bridge
🎯 Archery & BB gun shooting
🚜 Tractor hayride
🎮 Fun games!

Sign up now! scoutingevent.com/129-BooCamp2024

💰 Cost:
$20 – Cub Scouts & Non-Scout Youth (5+)
$10 – Siblings (3-4 years)
FREE – Siblings under 3
$10 – Parents & Adult Leaders

09/26/2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Stop by Scout Day!

09/20/2024

Sign up for Boo Camp! bit.ly/boo-camp-2024

05/07/2024