Scouting America Northeast Illinois Council

Scouting America Northeast Illinois Council This is the official page of the Scouting America Northeast Illinois Council.

The Council serves over 6,000 youth in the Scouting program in Lake County, IL and Northern Cook County, IL. for additional information on holiday closures and store hours, visit neic.org/scoutshop

The 2026 Golf & Games Classic Silent Auction is now open, and this year's packages are the best we have put together yet...
06/12/2026

The 2026 Golf & Games Classic Silent Auction is now open, and this year's packages are the best we have put together yet! Golf, fine dining, live theater, education services and more are all up for grabs.

Take a look at what is up for grabs and bid now at: https://2026golfgames.auctria.events

🧠 Did you know that June is Brain Awareness Month?A healthy brain starts with a healthy body! 💪 Physical fitness, good n...
06/12/2026

🧠 Did you know that June is Brain Awareness Month?

A healthy brain starts with a healthy body! 💪 Physical fitness, good nutrition 🥗, and mindfulness 🧘 all play important roles in supporting lifelong brain health—and Scouting helps youth build these habits every step of the way.

🐾 From the earliest Cub Scout adventures, Scouts learn the importance of staying active, making healthy food choices, and taking care of their overall well-being:

🦁 Lion: Fun on the Run
🐯 Tiger: Tiger Bites
🐺 Wolf: Running with the Pack
🐻 Bear: Bear Strong, Chef Tech
🎯 Webelos: Personal Fitness, Chef's Knife
🧭 Arrow of Light: Personal Fitness

Learn more about Cub Scout Adventures: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adventures/

🏕️ As Scouts BSA members continue their journey, they build on those foundations through merit badges that promote lifelong healthy habits, including 🦅 Eagle-required badges such as:

🍳 Cooking
🏃 Personal Fitness
🚴 Cycling
🥾 Hiking
🏊 Swimming

Explore all Scouting merit badges: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all/

🌬️ This month, we're also highlighting Scouting's Safety Moment on Mindful Breathing. Taking a few moments each day to focus on your breathing can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being. Just as physical activity strengthens our bodies, mindfulness helps strengthen our minds.

Learn more about Mindful Breathing: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/mindful-breathing/

🗽Celebrating America250In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, every Scouting unit is encouraged to complete 250 hou...
06/12/2026

🗽Celebrating America250

In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, every Scouting unit is encouraged to complete 250 hours of community service in 2026.

🤝 Every hour matters.
❤️ Every act strengthens a community.
🌟 Every service project builds character.

From food drives and park cleanups to helping neighbors and supporting local organizations, Scouts make a difference through service every day.

Let’s celebrate America250 by giving back and making an impact together.

Learn more: https://www.scouting.org/service/a250/

This is what summer looks like in Scouting.☀️Long days outside. Campfires with new friends. Learning something new for t...
06/11/2026

This is what summer looks like in Scouting.☀️

Long days outside. Campfires with new friends. Learning something new for the first time.

From the water to the trails, Scouts are building confidence, trying new things, and creating memories that last far beyond the summer.

🌲 🌄These moments are more than just fun. They are where growth happens.

Want your child to be part of experiences like this? Find a local pack or troop and get involved today.

✊🏽 Scouting Juneteenth Opportunity ⚜️Be part of Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Friday, June 19, at 10:30 AM in Evanston — an...
06/11/2026

✊🏽 Scouting Juneteenth Opportunity ⚜️

Be part of Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Friday, June 19, at 10:30 AM in Evanston — an inspiring Juneteenth celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”

Volunteers will help support the walk, engage with the community, and proudly represent Scouting during this powerful and high-energy event focused on freedom, unity, and service. ❤️💛💚

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GXcvXOed4Jro31h4iQiAr3iqwvwUW2J8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106410703968938445035&rtpof=true&sd=true

🍽️ TOMORROW! Dining for a Cause at Texas Roadhouse 📅 Thurs, June 11 ⏰ 3 – 10 PM 📍 Texas Roadhouse, Gurnee, IL 🥩 Dine in ...
06/10/2026

🍽️ TOMORROW! Dining for a Cause at Texas Roadhouse

📅 Thurs, June 11
⏰ 3 – 10 PM
📍 Texas Roadhouse, Gurnee, IL

🥩 Dine in or carry out and support Scouting
📲 Show the flyer and scan the barcode at checkout
💛 Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% back to NEIC

📄 Flyer:https://scoutingevent.com/Download/129178365/OR/Texas_Roadhouse_Flyer_061126.pdf

🏛️ Celebrate the History that Shaped our Nation! Earn the Liberty in Action patch!As our nation approaches its 250th ann...
06/10/2026

🏛️ Celebrate the History that Shaped our Nation! Earn the Liberty in Action patch!

As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Scouts have a unique opportunity to be part of history — and earn a special commemorative emblem along the way!

To earn the Liberty in Action patch, Scouts complete activities that bring the founding ideals of our country to life — including learning about the Declaration of Independence, exploring history, expressing creativity, and serving their communities.

📅 Available now through February 2027
🎯 Open to all Scouts

📄 Learn more and get started here:
https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Liberty_in_Action_A250_Challenge_Final.pdf

Step up. Get involved. Put liberty into action.

Attention families! Looking for a fun, engaging activity that builds your child’s confidence and leadership while helpin...
06/09/2026

Attention families! Looking for a fun, engaging activity that builds your child’s confidence and leadership while helping them make new friends?

🧭 Scouting may be the perfect fit for you!

While summer break has just started, the upcoming school year is a great time to get new kids and families involved in Scouting.

Our Scouts meet new people, create lasting friendships, and learn important life skills such as empathy, leadership, and citizenship.

To our families already involved in Scouting: Do you know anyone who would be interested in joining a pack or troop? Share this post to your socials today!🤝

Celebrating Flag Week and Day: June 8–14 ⚜️National Flag Week and Flag Day honor the history, meaning, and proper respec...
06/09/2026

Celebrating Flag Week and Day: June 8–14 ⚜️

National Flag Week and Flag Day honor the history, meaning, and proper respect of the United States flag—symbolizing unity, service, and citizenship since its adoption on June 14, 1777.

Through Scouting America, Scouts take these values to heart every day—living out duty to country, respect for symbols, and active citizenship through leadership and service.

This connects directly to the American Heritage Merit Badge, where Scouts explore how national symbols like the flag, pledge, motto, and anthem reflect our nation’s history and values: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/american-heritage/

From flag etiquette to understanding the stories behind America’s founding ideals, Scouts learn that the flag is more than fabric—it represents the shared responsibilities and freedoms we uphold together.

🌱 Celebrating Gardening Week: June 1–7Gardening Week celebrates growing, nurturing, and understanding plants in gardens,...
06/05/2026

🌱 Celebrating Gardening Week: June 1–7

Gardening Week celebrates growing, nurturing, and understanding plants in gardens, community plots, and conservation spaces.

Through Scouting America, Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA alike can experience hands-on learning that grows with them across program levels:

Cub Scout Adventures in nature:
🦁 Lion: Ready, Set, Grow and Champions for Nature
🐯 Tiger, 🐺 Wolf, 🐻 Bear, ⚜️ Webelos, 🎯 AOL: Champions for Nature

Older Scouts can connect through the Gardening Merit Badge, building skills in soil health, plant care, food production, and sustainable growing practices.

Learn more: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/gardening/

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