Welcome to the Des Plaines Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Des Plaines Valley Council serves the youth of 42 communities located southwest of Chicago, IL. We hope you will be able to find the information you need on this site. Any problems, questions, or comments should be directed to DPVC147@bsamail.org.
- Across the country, Scouts are making a difference. Watch brief photo essays on Scouts and Scouters who are making America a better place for all of us.
- Read about the new Boy Scout Centennial Uniform.
- Boys' Life is bringing its Scout adventure stories to The Outdoor Channel television network in the new series “Scouting for Adventure — Presented by Boys’ Life.” The six episodes stress key outdoors skills and capture Scouts in action in a variety of locations as they explore the wilderness.
- The Training Schedule for September 2009 through August 2009 has been published on the web. The Training home page is in course order with descriptions. The Training Brochure lists courses in chronological order.
- MyScouting is a National web portal that you can set up using your e-mail address. You can create an account with or without a member ID, and you can always add your member ID later. The member ID gives you access to more options, such as ensuring your online training records are updated in your local council.
- The Council's calendar has been updated to include September 2008 through August 2009.
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- Cybernews September 5, 2008
- Cybernews September 3, 2008
- Updates to the Training page
- Learning for Life Newsletter, September 2008
- New Centennial Uniform
- Chicago Children’s Museum Community Artists’ Market Place, 10/16/08
- Cybernews 8/26/08 Special: Popcorn Information
- Electricity Merit Badge Clinic, 9/27/08
- Cybernews August 22, 2008
- Shop and Share, 9/15/08 to 9/17/08
- Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, 10/4/08
- Den Chief Training, 9/6/08
- Twin Lakes District News Page: Updated
- Voyageur Trace District News Page: Updated
- Cybernews August 15, 2008
- National Youth Leadership Training, June 14 - 19, 2009
- Superheroes of Scouting (Pow Wow), November 8, 2008
- Cybernews August 8, 2008
- Program Planning Guide for 2008-2009
- Scout Store Specials for August
- Cybernews August 4, 2008 Special: Venturing Kick Off
- Training Events for 2008-2009
- Brochure Showing the Training Schedule for 2008-2009
- Duty to God Eagle Patch Completes the P.R.A.Y. Puzzle Set
- Learning for Life Newsletter, August 2008
- Venturing Leaders Council Kick Off, 8/20/08
- New Leader Essentials Training, 9/22/08
- Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, 9/24/08
- Boy Scout Leader Training Conference at Florida Sea Base, January 11-17, 2009
- Cybernews August 1, 2008
- Cybernews July 25, 2008
This is the official site of the Des Plaines Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
This page was last modified on Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 09:32pm

