Venture Crew 1 Park Ridge Illinois

Crew 1 was busy at the end of their meeting.
We are useful and creative. We have several shelters along with a few million poles. We're not sure how many sets we have so we decided to set it up inside of our scout room. 🤣
Many can relate - it’s like the new tent arrived so let’s set it up inside of the living room. 🤣

Welcome to the Future!

We are thrilled to announce that the National Catholic Committee on Scouting is now Catholic Scouting America! ✝️⚜️ While our legal name remains the NCCS, our public face now matches our mission: clear, faithful, and focused on the future of Scouting in the U.S.

"This change is about clarity. It’s about ensuring that every bishop, every parish, and every family knows exactly who we are: a national movement grounded in faith, service, and leadership, teaching young people to be disciples of Christ." said William Guglielmi, NCCS National Chair, at the Catholic Scouting Summit in Wichita, Kansas.

Our website NCCS-BSA.org is now CatholicScoutingAmerica.org!

Learn more about the changes in the weeks to come.

More Than Just an Outing

Did you know that Scouting is a recognized youth ministry of the Catholic Church? The "Scouting in the Catholic Church" course at Philmont helps you bridge the gap between outdoor adventure and faith formation. Learn how to transform your unit into a vibrant space for young disciples to grow!

Be one of the first 25 to register for the July 12-18, 2026 Scouting in the Catholic Church course before 30 April and receive a $100 gift card for use at the Tooth of Time Traders at Philmont.

https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/ptc-conferences/
https://store.philmontscoutranch.org/

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DoE Award USA Medal Ceremony Some information about this honor, the Duke of Edinburgh International Award!

https://scoutingevent.com/456-110499

Pathway to Adventure Council - VOA - Mentor Training Mentoring Training for Venture CrewThis training will complete requirement 2 for the Summit Award.The training is being offered via zoom on Saturday,

Be Prepared for High Adventure!

Wilderness First Aid training is essential for leaders planning to attend the 2026 National Jamboree and other high-adventure events. These 16-hour courses meet Scouting America’s requirements and cover the skills you need to handle emergencies in the backcountry.

Space is limited — all registrants will be placed on a waitlist and admitted according to need. Be sure to note in your registration which event(s) you need certification for.

Upcoming Courses (Pleasantview Fire Protection District unless noted):

Nov 14–15, 2025

Jan 16–17, 2026

Feb 20–21, 2026

Mar 20–21, 2026

Apr 17–18, 2026

May 15–16, 2026

Register now and secure your spot on the list!
https://scoutingevent.com/456-104269 #