Boy Scout Troop 62, Pekin IL

Boy Scout Troop 62, Pekin IL Welcome Troop 62 Scouts family and friends!

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Three Scout-approved ways to view the Great North American Eclipse (and two ways to avoid)
03/27/2024

Three Scout-approved ways to view the Great North American Eclipse (and two ways to avoid)

You don't want to make these mistakes. Instead, use an eclipse viewer or approved glasses to protect your eyes on April 8!

This is the last week to sign up for one of the most dynamic events in Scouting
03/25/2024

This is the last week to sign up for one of the most dynamic events in Scouting

The BSA’s 2024 National Annual Meeting is set for May 5-9 in Orlando, Florida, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most epic Scouting events of the year.

Scouting for Food kicks into gear, plus other good news from this week
03/22/2024

Scouting for Food kicks into gear, plus other good news from this week

Disabilities awareness meeting for Cub Scouts, a 100th birthday for a Scouts BSA troop, plus other good news from this week.

The secret of their success: “Girls empowerment” weekend shows off council’s ability to recruit young women
03/21/2024

The secret of their success: “Girls empowerment” weekend shows off council’s ability to recruit young women

Five years of recruiting success culminated in a girl-focused Scouting weekend, held not coincidentally during Women’s History Month.

Worth reading: Young woman extols virtues of Scouting in article for teen website
03/19/2024

Worth reading: Young woman extols virtues of Scouting in article for teen website

The Teen Mag, a website written for teenagers by teenagers, recently covered one young woman’s experience as a Scout.

Here are the two people who earned the BSA’s highest award for lifesaving in 2023
03/18/2024

Here are the two people who earned the BSA’s highest award for lifesaving in 2023

The BSA’s Honor Medal with Crossed Palms is the highest award for lifesaving offered by the BSA and among the rarest honors the BSA issues of any kind.

Aspiring Eagle Scout helps bring free pop-up hair salon to soup kitchen, plus other positive news in Scouting
03/15/2024

Aspiring Eagle Scout helps bring free pop-up hair salon to soup kitchen, plus other positive news in Scouting

Meet your 2024 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes
03/14/2024

Meet your 2024 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes

Fourteen Scouters were recently named to join an illustrious list of Silver Buffalo recipients.

MyScoutShop.org is your source for BSA apparel and accessories customized for your unit
03/13/2024

MyScoutShop.org is your source for BSA apparel and accessories customized for your unit

Proudly display your BSA pride by purchasing clothing, accessories and other products from the recently launched MyScoutShop.org.

Removing timber, burning underbrush – is this conservation?
03/12/2024

Removing timber, burning underbrush – is this conservation?

On the surface, this work might seem counter-productive. Shouldn’t wild places just stay wild?

12 ways leaders, parents, Scouts can plan now for the April 8 eclipse
03/11/2024

12 ways leaders, parents, Scouts can plan now for the April 8 eclipse

No matter your Scouts' plans for the April 8 eclipse, make sure it doesn't pass them by with these stellar ideas!

Scouts lend local food pantries a helping hand, plus more positive news in Scouting this week
03/08/2024

Scouts lend local food pantries a helping hand, plus more positive news in Scouting this week

Scouts lend local food pantries a helping hand, a Texoma Scout works to preserve community history, plus more good news in Scouting this week.

NYLT Leadership Academy expands its locations for this summer
03/07/2024

NYLT Leadership Academy expands its locations for this summer

The NYLT Leadership Academy will offer four weeks of summertime courses for National Youth Leadership Training graduates.

There’s a Jamboree coming in 2026, and the BSA has selected its chair
03/06/2024

There’s a Jamboree coming in 2026, and the BSA has selected its chair

Glenn Ault, a past council president and recipient of several of Scouting’s top awards, has been named chair of the 2026 National Jamboree.

20% of today’s astronaut graduating class are Eagle Scouts
03/05/2024

20% of today’s astronaut graduating class are Eagle Scouts

It’s the third-highest percentage of Eagles ever, ranking behind only the classes of 1962 (33.3%) and 1969 (28.6%), and tying with the class of 1978.

Live like a sailor in Battleship New Jersey’s overnight program
03/04/2024

Live like a sailor in Battleship New Jersey’s overnight program

The battleship’s overnight program offers an opportunity for groups to take a guided tour throughout the “Big J.”

The coolest music festival this summer is at The Summit Bechtel Reserve
03/03/2024

The coolest music festival this summer is at The Summit Bechtel Reserve

Whizzbangers Ball is designed to give families the opportunity to see great musical artists and also participate in some of the great activities at SBR.

Scouts surprise veterans with $10K donation, plus other positive news in Scouting this week
03/01/2024

Scouts surprise veterans with $10K donation, plus other positive news in Scouting this week

Eagle Scout provides warm blankets, Scouts host flag retirement for veterans, plus more good news from this week.

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243 Derby
Pekin, IL
61554

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Monday 7pm - 8:30pm

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