TRAINER'S EDGE

Saturday, February 24 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. The course uses contemporary training techniques and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, or "learning by doing." Only practice can polish these skills, but this course is intended to “train the trainer” while offering hands-on experience.

WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID

Multiple Dates | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

3201 Meadow Drive | Rolling Meadows, IL

We are offering the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course. It has been developed in conjunction with the BSA and is based on the 2010 BSA Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines. This is THE course for those who work, live, or play in remote areas, away from the usual EMS service.

CUBMASTER AND ASSISTANT CUBMASTER POSITION-SPECIFIC TRAINING

Saturday, March 10 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Schererville Town Hall

10 E. Joliet Street | Schererville, IN

This is the required position specific training for Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters. This will be a fun-filled training that not only covers the required course material but gives resources and examples for program planning. Meeting leaders in person and hearing from others is one of the best parts of training!

WELDING MERIT BADGE CLINIC

Saturday, March 10 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Harper College

1200 Algonquin Road | Palatine, IL

Sponsored by Harper College and S&C Electronic Company. Participants Must be at least 14 years old to attend this two-part workshop. Scouts must attend both sessions in their entirety to qualify for the Welding Merit Badge.

CHESS MERIT BADGE DAY

Monday, February 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

American Legion Hall

4000 Saratoga Avenue |

Downers Grove, IL

 

ALL DISTRICTS PINEWOOD DERBY

Sunday, April 15 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Woodfield Mall

5 Woodfield Mall | Schaumburg, IL

This is the all-districts event where pack competition winners compete against other winners. Pinewood Derby Race and Design Rules are available for review and distribution to pack derby winners. Up to 36 Cub Scouts per pack may be entered. 

LIFE TO EAGLE SEMINAR

Saturday, March 10 | 9:45 A.M.

St. Viator High School

1213 E. Oakton | Arlington Heights, IL

Life Scouts, parents, and leaders can attend this free Life to Eagle informational presentation covering the following topics in detail:

• Current Eagle Scout service project workbook

• Eagle Project approval process

• What tools and resources are available

• Preparation for submitting Eagle Scout rank application

 

2018 SUMMER BOUNDRY WATERS CREW

June 24-30, 2018

Northern Tier Adventure Base

Ely, Minnesota

This is a six night Ely unit canoe trip for up to eight participants using lightweight canoes. If your Troop or Crew has an adult leader and Scouts interested in a canoe adventure this summer, this is an opportunity to fill their wish. Roger Lindquist is offering this crew reservation and assistance to organizing members to take advantage of the available reservation.