Three Fires Council, Scouting America

The Northeast Illinois Council of the Boy Scouts of America, located in Vernon Hills, IL, offers a wide range of scouting programs designed to foster character, leadership, and personal growth among young individuals. From Cub Scouts to Venturing, the council provides engaging activities and supportive communities that help youth develop lasting friendships and valuable life skills. Committed to making a positive impact on families and communities, the council emphasizes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all its initiatives. Through various outdoor adventures and personal development opportunities, they aim to equip scouts with the confidence and capabilities needed for successful futures. Generated from the website

The Boy Scouts of America is a youth service organization that supports more than 250 local councils. It offers venturing and cub and boy scouting programs. The organization conducts several leisure activities, such as hiking, paddling and climbing. Its Venturing is a youth development program that includes skills development in the areas of adventure, sports, arts, hobbies and religious life. The Boy Scouts of America offers a cub scouting program for boys between the ages of 7 and 10. It provides day and resident camps, as well as council-organized family and pack-overnight campouts. It offers programs related to citizenship, health and wellness, character development and personal fitness training. The organization also conducts various outdoor activities that include food collection and community and conservation projects. It also provides online training resources and maintains a presence in Rockford, Ill.

The Maine Niles Association of Special Recreation (MNASR) has been dedicated to providing engaging and meaningful recreational and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities since 1972. Serving over 1,300 children and adults annually, MNASR offers more than 600 programs, trips, and special events, encompassing a wide range of activities including sports, fitness, arts, and general recreation. Operating as an extension of several local park districts, MNASR emphasizes values such as positivity, inclusivity, empowerment, community, excellence, and safety. The organization also provides inclusion services for individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in their home park district's programs. Generated from the website