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Communities Served

Bedford Park
Bellwood
Berwyn
Bridgeview
Broadview
Brookfield
Burr Ridge
Clarendon Hills
Countryside
Darien
Downers Grove
Elmwood Park
Forest Park
Forest View
Franklin Park
Hinsdale
Hodgkins
Indian Head Park
Justice
La Grange
La Grange Highlands
La Grange Park
Lemont
Lyden Township
Lyons
Maywood
McCook
Melrose Park
North Riverside
Northlake
Oak Park
River Forest
River Grove
Riverside
Stickney
Stone Park
Summit
Westchester
Western Springs
Westmont
Willow Brook
Willow Springs.

Quick Contacts:
Email:
   dpvc147@bsamail.org
Phone:
   708-354-1111
Store:
   708-352-3144
Address:
   811 Hillgrove Ave.
   La Grange, IL 60525

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 the Webmaster.

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Quick Links
• The Council's calendar has been updated to include September 2008 through August 2009.

See the What's New page for all site changes.

April Program Themes

Abracadabra

Sportsman and Family Member (year 1)
Handyman and Family Member (year 2)

Environmental

 

Upcoming Events

Who are we?


Staff Phone Directory
Important Council phone numbers and e-mail addresses, listed by responsibility and staff names.
Communities Served
A map of the communities served by the Des Plaines Valley Council.
Our Camps
The Des Plaines Valley Council has two camps in Wisconsin, Camp Shin-go-beek is near Waupaca, WI, and Camp Mach-kin-o-siew is near Rhinelander, WI. We also cooperate with Three Fires Council on the Adventure Camp near Rochelle, IL.
Scout Shop
The Scout Store located at 811 W. Hillgrove is managed by the National Supply Division of the Boy Scouts of America. Hours, contact information, and specials are shown here.
Profiles in Scouting
Describes some of the basic leadership roles that are important in carrying out and supporting the Scouting mission within a Boy Scout Council. The roles are described through the eyes and experiences of one of our own in the Des Plaines Valley Council.

Programs


Cub Scouts
For boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age).
Boy Scouts
For boys age 11 - 17.
Venturing
For young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.
Learning for Life
Learning for Life is designed to support schools and other youth-serving organizations and are designed for all age groups from kindergarten through age 20.
Exploring
Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old.

Events


Training
Live and online training for adults and youth.
Calendar
Council Calendar through August 2009.

Districts & Groups


Tall Grass District
What's happening in the Tall Grass District, which is located in the southern part of our Council.
Twin Lakes District
What's happening in the Twin Lakes District, which is located in the northern part of our Council.
Voyageur Trace District
What's happening in the Voyageur Trace District, which is located in the central part of our Council.
Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America.
Venturing Leaders' Council
The Venture Leaders' Council (VLC) is an association of Venturers and Adult Leaders from the crews and ships throughout the Des Plaines Valley Council. It meets monthly for fun and fellowship and to share information.
Commissioners
Commissioners are district and council leaders who  coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews.

References


What's New
What's been added to the site recently.
Cybernews
Weekly information sheet.
Scouting Forms
Tour Permits, Medical Forms, Unit Money-Earning Permit Application, Uniform Inspection Forms, various award applications, and progress records.
Facts & Policies
Detailed and up-to-date information about every aspect of Scouting: our programs, awards, history, practices, and more.

Other Links


National Scout Site
The National Boy Scout website. (Opens in a new window.)
Good Turn for America
Information about registering for the Council's Good Turn for American campaign.(Opens in a new window.)
BSA Legal Issues
A Web site has been created by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to help inform the public about the legal issues that confront Scouting.(Opens in a new window.)
Online learning Center
These courses can help adult leaders deliver quality Scouting experiences to youth. A log-in is required, however anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit. (Opens in a new window.)
Internet Recharter
Internet rechartering started on November 1, 2007 and all charters are due December 14, 2007.
Other Sites
Here are some more sites that might be of interest.

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