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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@scouting.org.

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Voyageur Trace Webelos Visit the Vulcan Quarry, October 2011
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  • Discount Camp Coupons: may be applied toward fees at Shin-go-beek Boy Scout Camp, Mach-kin-o-siew Boy Scout Camp, 4 days/3 nights Cub Scout Camp in Wisconsin, and Cub Scout Weekend in Illinois. Except for graduating Webelos, these coupons expire on 3/3/12. Graduating Webelos may apply coupons for Shin-go-beek or Mach-kin-o-siew through 3/31/12



  • Congratulations to this year's Silver Beaver recipients: Jane Anne Brencic, Clarita H. Froemel, Michael H. Jacobson, and Joseph Vucko.

    These outstanding Scouters were nominated and selected by their peers to receive the Silver Beaver Award, which is the highest recognition that a Council may present. Please join us in honoring these outstanding volunteers during the Des Plaines Valley Council's Annual Recognition Banquet on February 16, 2012, at the Riverside Golf Club. Further details are on the registration form.


  • Sign up now for the 2013 Jamboree!
    It may be over a year away, but we need to reserve spaces in our troops, or lose them. Details are on the Information Sheet.

    Mountain Biking at the Summit!



  • Donate your Vehicle to Support Scouting
    One Car Helps Scouts


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