Refund Policies

General Information for Council Activities and Events

1. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Des Plaines Valley Council, BSA, 811 W. Hillgrove, LaGrange, Illinois 60525.
2. All requests for refunds must clearly state the reason for not attending the event/activity. Refunds will be considered when cancellation is due to medical reasons, death in the family, or changes in work schedules.
3. An administrative charge of 10% or $5.00 (whichever is greater) will be deducted from all refunds.

4. No refunds will be given once an event/activity has begun.

Request for Refunds will be Considered according to the following schedule

If notice of cancellation is received at least 60 days prior to the event 100% Refund †

If notice of cancellation is received at least 30 days prior to the event 50% Refund †

If notice of cancellation is received less than 30 days prior to the event 0 Refund

† less administrative charge of 10% or $5.00 whichever is greater

Please Note: Certain Events/Activities, such as National Jamborees or other special events, may have a refund policy different than the one stated above, in which case the refund policy for that event/activity will be stated in the literature for that event/activity. Please note the guidelines below.

Refund Policy for National Events such as High Adventure Activities and National Jamboree

1. Deposits are non-refundable.
2. Money paid by the Council for equipment, services, or contracts entered into on behalf of participants will not be refunded.
3. If substitution for participation in the event has been secured, then refund (less administrative charge) may be made to the individual originally registered.

Refund Policy for Training Events

No refunds will be given once the course has begun.

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