Navigating the Des Plaines Valley Council Web Site
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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.
Scouting 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.
President's Corner
Communications from the Council President.
Scouting Forms
Tour Plan, 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
The Internet rechartering will be open again on November 1, 2008.
Other Sites
Here are some more sites that might be of interest.
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Site Index
An index to items referenced on this site.
Home Page
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