Register for Woods of Webelos and Just We Two
Registration is due April 23 for Woods of Webelos and Just We Two. Please see the flyers page of SycamoreBSA.org for more information (posted 3/13/2010)

  Council Pinewood Derby Needs Volunteers
The Blackhawk Area Council desperately needs adult volunteers for the 2010 Council Pinewood Derby on April 17-18. Please contact Matt Ohms if you're interested in helping with this awesome event. (posted 3/5/2010)

  Boeger Leadership Lodge Open House April 10th
The Boeger Leadership Lodge located at Camp Lowden is having an Open House on Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 11am – 3 pm. The lodge will be used for Wood Badge and NYLT this year and is also avaialble for Scout Units to rent. (posted 3/5/2010)

  New Sporting Clays Events for 2010
New for 2010 - The Sporting Clays Committee is presenting a Hunter Safety Certification Course and a Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Clinic. The committee is actively seeking corporate sponsors for these events so they can be presented to our Scouts at no charge. (posted 3/5/2010)

  Adventure Base 100 looking for Scouter Volunteers
Adventure Base 100 is looking for volunteers at the Chicago Location on Saturday, May 1. (posted 2/20/2010)

  Adventure Base 100 Visits Chicago
Adventure Base 100 takes April 30-May 1 in Chicago. There will be a 10,000-square foot arena full of opportunities for visitors to participate in Scouting type activities such as registration area, a 55-foot trailer that opens up into a stage show, a Go! Dome tent that encompasses the camping experience with simulated walking on leaves in the forest, an IMAX® mural diorama that changes as you walk through the dome, sensory activities (smell) that give you the feel of being on a camping trip, a ropes course (staffed by National BSA volunteers) a museum showing some of the history of BSA and the VIP tent. (posted 2/20/2010)

  Rockford Icehogs Scout Night/Lock-In - 3/19/2010
The Rockford IceHogs will host their annual Boy Scout Lock-In on March 19, 2010 at the Rockford MetroCentre. Come for the game, stay for the night! For more information or to order tickets, call 815-847-6399 (posted 2/19/2010)

  Geneva History Center "Scouting: A Century of Values" Exhibition Opens Jan 30
The Geneva History Center will showcase an exhibition about the history and traditions of the BSA. See images and items from scouting history. This exhibit will run from Jan 30 - May 22 (posted 1/30/2010)