What’s New!

Popcorn Sales Information Nights Scheduled for May

You Asked…….. We Listened!!!!

• Mud Puddles are Back!
• Packaging in Tins!
• NEW Lower Price Cheese and Microwave!
• Plus more exciting changes….

Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship

The annual Spring Fellowship at the Napowan Adventure Base is hosted by the Order of the Arrow will be held on Friday-Sunday, May 18-20. Information about registration can be found on the OA web site. Enjoy time with old friends and make new ones. Help us prepare the camp for another great summer and be inspired by great ceremonies. The Spring Fellowship is full of Fellowship, Friendship, Fun and Cheerful Service!

Scout Night with the Schaumburg Boomers

National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) What: National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting program designed to help Scouts gain leadership skills and experience they can use in their units and wherever else they can provide leadership for themselves and others. These skills come alive during the week as each team sets out on a quest for the meaning of leadership.

NYLT will be conducted at Camp Lakota Sunday-Friday, June 17-22. All Boy Scouts who are at least First Class by June 17, 2012 and 13 years of age by September 30, 2012 as well as all Varsity Scouts, Venture Crew Members and Sea Scouts who are younger than 18 on June 17, 2012 are eligible to attend this course. The cost is $225. The first 60 Scouts to sign up with a deposit will be enrolled. Registration information is available on the flyer.

NWSC Golf Classic

Northwest Suburban Council will hold its 2012 Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 18, at the Whisper Creek Golf Club in Huntley, IL. If you can't join us for golf, then please consider becoming a sponsor. Please see the flyer for complete details and pricing.

Scout Night with the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and the Boy Scouts are teaming up once again! On Monday, August 13, the Cubs are offering specially priced tickets to all Boy Scouts, their families and friends. All participants will receive a commemorative patch however only the first 1,000 participants will also have an opportunity to take part in the pre-game parade on the warning track. Please see the flyer for complete details.

Introducing the Camp Card

The Northwest Suburban Council is pleased to announce a new Council-wide fundraiser - the 2012 Camp Card. The intent of the Camp Card sale is to allow Units to raise funds to pay for their Summer Scouting Program. This program is completely RISK FREE, because any unsold Camp Cards may be returned. Camp Cards sell for $5 each. Units earn 50% commission, or $2.50 per card sold. The cards come in sets of 10. Camp Cards are ordered by the set, but individual Camp Cards may be returned. Camp Cards are available now and money and unsold cards are due May 31. See the flyer for complete details.

2012 Outdoor Program Guide Now Available

Looking for all the information about Day Camps, Resident Camp, Napowan as well as the 2013 Jamboree and Philmont contingents in one place? Then check out the 2012 Outdoor Program Guide available here.

Wood Badge for the 21st Century

Wood Badge is the “next step” in adult scout training. It is intended to be taken after an adult has completed basic training for their position. Our council will conduct this six-day course on two weekends at Camp Lakota – Friday-Sunday, August 17-19 and Saturday-Sunday, September 15-17. Click here for more information

2013 National Jamboree - Go Big, Get Wild

Due to a very strong interest in the 2013 National Jamboree, all three original NWSC Jamboree Scout Troops have now been filled! However, the NWSC Jamboree committee has arranged for a Fourth Jamboree Troop to be assigned to the Northwest Suburban Council. This means that there are 36 additional Jamboree scout positions and 4 additional adult positions that are now available. We expect these positions to be filled quickly. Interested scouts and adults should apply right away. For more information please see the flyer. To register as a Scout, go to www.bsajamboree.org. To apply to attend as a troop leader, please submit an application.

2013 NWSC Philmont Contingent

In the summer of 2013, a contingent of the NWSC Scouts will be journey to the Philmont Scout Ranch. Sign up today for this once in a lifetime experience.

Tokyo, Japan Scout Exchange Opportunity

Even wanted to meet others in the Scouting movement, gain knowledge of their lives and experiences, and to learn more of the world?

Here is a truly rare chance to do just that in a big way!

The Des Plaines Valley Council is forming a Contingent to visit the exotic and beautiful country and culture of Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, for 14 days:

Those on this trip will be ambassadors of the U.S. Scouting program, sharing experiences, background and skills with Scouts, leadership and families in Japan. The Des Plaines Valley Council has participated in such exchanges with Japanese Scouts for several years and all involved have been thrilled, excited, and deeply moved by the experience. We are now inviting youth members from surrounding Councils, to apply.

Program details

1. Duration: July 20, Friday (Departure Chicago-O'Hare) Return–August 3rd, Friday 2012.

2. Number of participants: Up to 28 Scouts and/or Venturers

3. Program: (a) Camp: Attend Tokyo Council Venture Scout Joint Camp. (b) Overnight Mt. Fuji Expedition (Climbing to the top of the mountain) (c) Home Hospitality Program at scouts' homes. (d) Sightseeing of Tokyo (e) Experience traditional tea ceremony “Chanou”

4. Your Financial Responsibilities - $3,200 payable to the Des Plaines Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America; included in this fee are the round trip plane tickets, domestic transportation in Japan, lodging and meals, Tokyo Council Summer Camp Fee, and Accidental and Health Insurance during stay in Japan. We suggest an additional $300 personal spending money.

Please complete the application form and mail it along with a $300 deposit to Des Plaines Valley council BSA, 811 W. Hillgrove Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2012. Your deposit is non-refundable if you are selected to go on the trip. Interviews will be conducted in order of receipt of application and deposit. This event will fill up fast, so get your application and check in as soon as possible. I hope you can join us in the unique adventure and am looking forward to receiving your response.