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.
News Flashes
- Local tour permit application, #33426, 2008 Printing is used for approving trips of less than 500 miles or travel to a council-owned camp. It may be filled out online and printed for submission to the Council.
- Statement Regarding the Tragedy in Western Iowa from Robert “Bob” J. Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive, and John Gottschalk, President, National Council, Boy Scouts of America
- "Weather Hazards" online training will be required for Tour Permits as of 1/1/09.
- 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.
Events Scheduled for the Next 14 Days
| July Program Themes |
H2Ohhh! |
Aquanaut, Outdoorsman (year 1)Geologist and Aquanaut (year 2) |
Hiking |
Activity Pictures
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2006 Explorer Safety Conference
2007 Weekend in Illinois
2007 Cub Scout Camp Visit at Shin-go-beek
Recent Web Entries
- Popcorn Sale Kick Off, 8/18/08
- Cybernews June 27, 2008
- 2007 Shin-Go-Beek Cub Scout Camp Visitation
- Pictures from the 2007 Weekend in Illinois
- Pictures from the 2006 Explorer Safety Conference
- Eagle Scouts, sign up on the Roll of Honor
- Twin Lakes Summer Space Day Camp, 7/29/08
- Cybernews June 20, 2008
- Trainer Development Conference, 9/20/08 (Location identified)
- Tall Grass Day Camp, 7/14/08 - 7/16/08 or 7/23/08 - 7/25/08 (Location changed to Lemont Park District)
- Cybernews June 13, 2008
- Profiles in Scouting: Chair, Strategic Planning Committee
- Cybernews June 6, 2008
- Voyageur Trace Day Camp, 8/6/08 to 8/8/08 (updated)
- Cub Scout 4-day, 3-night Camping Parent Guide
- Cub Scout Pack Round Up Training, 7/29/08
- Explorer Safety Conference, August 17, 2008
This is the official site of the Des Plaines Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
This page was last modified on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 05:31pm