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

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