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Empowering Youth Through Scouting

Explore, Learn, Lead.

Our mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders. Our program opportunities for young men and women ages 6-20 include Cub Scouts, Scouting, Venturing, and Exploring.

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Prepared. For Life.

Being a Scout is all about discovery and adventure, whether it's a campout, derby car race, or hike on the trail. Scouting builds humility and compassion, shaping character through action and preparing young people for a lifetime of leadership. We teach youth to face challenges with courage and clarity, live boldly, and always strive to do their best.

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Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts is a year-round program for all youth ages 5-10 and their families that encourages learning, friendship—and most of all—getting out and having fun!

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Scouting BSA

Scouts BSA offers year-round adventures for youth aged 10-18, promoting growth through outdoor activities, service, and leadership.

Venturing

Venturing is a year-round program for youth ages 13-21, focusing on vocational skills, hobbies, and high adventure.

Exploring

Exploring is a year-round program for youth aged 14-21 to discover career fields, gain hands-on experience, and network with professionals.

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Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts is a year-round program for all youth ages 5-10 and their families that encourages learning, friendship—and most of all—getting out and having fun!

Venturing

Venturing is a year-round program for youth ages 13-21, focusing on vocational skills, hobbies, and high adventure.

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Scouting BSA

Scouts BSA offers year-round adventures for youth aged 10-18, promoting growth through outdoor activities, service, and leadership.

Exploring

Exploring is a year-round program for youth aged 14-21 to discover career fields, gain hands-on experience, and network with professionals.

Learn More
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Rainbow Council News March 19

By Cassandra Archer • March 20, 2025
Just prior to February 8, 2025, it's 115th birthday, a bi-partisan bill was entered into Congress to designate February 8th as Scouting America Day! The Boy Scouts of America was chartered by Congress in 1916 and changed it's name to Scouting America on February 8, 2025 in support of it's programs which serve all youth, boys and girls. Youth who engage in Scouting America programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Exploring are learning character development, citizenship, leadership and personal fitness. Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Rainbow Council News

By Cassandra Archer • March 13, 2025
The Guide to Advancement was updated effective January 1, 2025 with many new updates. Unit leaders and interested adults are encouraged to download a new copy https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/updates-to-the-guide-to-advancement/ Several important updates: 1. Scoutmasters are the only leaders who can open a blue card unless a leader is otherwise designated to do so by the Scoutmaster. 2. Several new policies regarding online merit badges and the use of AI technology. 3. Eagle reference letters will be handled differently and there is an updated Eagle Scout Application. Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Rainbow Council News

By Cassandra Archer • March 6, 2025
Scouting guidelines for uniforms have been updated for 2025 for Scouts BSA! While the Scouts BSA uniform is still encouraged, it is now the responsibility of each Troop to decide their own uniform policy. Any questions about a uniform worn by a Scout should be directed to the unit leader and not the Scout to avoid any misunderstandings. https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/scouting-activity-clothing-guideline/ Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

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