PTAC Virtual Merit Badge Academy- PTAC Scouts Only
Ongoing through Saturday, May 22
Virtual Events
The Pathway to Adventure Council is pleased to announce its spring virtual merit badge academy! Through May 22, PTAC Scouts* can sign up for classes led by expert merit badge counselors! To see what classes are available and to register, click the button below.
*Please note classes are open to PTAC Scouts only.
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Council Recognition Dinner
Saturday, May 8 // 5:00 pm
Online OR
Waterford Banquets
933 S. Riverside Dr.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Join us as we recognize the Scouts and volunteers of Pathway to Adventure Council while having fun with fellowship, photo opportunities, and more!
Celebrating Eagle Scouts, Venturing Summit Award Recipients, Sea Scout Quartermaster Award Recipients, National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipients, Silver Beaver Award Recipients, and the Council Alumnus of the Year Award Recipient.
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Camp Lakota Pack-Up Day
Saturday, May 1 // 7:30 am - 5:30 pm and/or
Saturday, May 8 // 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Camp Lakota
2050 Deepcut Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
Your help is needed! With Camp Lakota's closing, we want to be sure that all useable equipment and supplies, as well as memorabilia, is safely packed and transported to our other council camps.
Youth and adults are welcome to participate in these workdays. Please dress for the weather and bring work gloves and a water bottle. Work will include removal of items from buildings and campsites, inventory, and loading storage containers to be shipped to other camps.
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OA Spring Fellowship - Camp Napowan
Friday, May 14 // 5:00 pm -
Sunday, May 16 // 10:00 am
Camp Napowan
N4789 24th Ave.
Wild Rose, WI 54984
Join Takhone Lodge this spring and help prepare our camps for the summer. There will be Ordeal and brotherhood opportunities will be available. All unit leaders are invited to our Camp Open houses which we are holding at our Napowan and Owasippe weekends!
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OA Lodge Fellowship - Owasippe Scout Reservation
Friday, May 28 // 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 31 // 10:00 am
Owasippe Scout Reservation
9900 Russell Rd.
Twin Lake, MI 49457
Join Takhone Lodge this spring and help prepare our camps for the summer. There will be Ordeal and brotherhood opportunities will be available. All unit leaders are invited to our Camp Open houses which we are holding at our Napowan and Owasippe weekends!
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CPR Training for Healthcare Providers
Sunday, April 18 // 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Arlington Heights Center for Scouting
617 E Golf Rd. Ste. 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
This is an advanced CPR course and is meant for council and district level volunteers
Meets the new NCAP requirements for Short-term Camping SQ – 405 Health Officer.
Participants will be expected to assist with the facilitation of council and district-level events.
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IOLS Training
Saturday, April 24 // 7:30 am -
Sunday, April 25 // 12:00 pm
Camp Big Timber
37W955 Big Timber Rd.
Elgin, IL 60124
IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) training introduces the adult Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or Crew Advisor to the outdoor skills learned by Scouts through First Class rank. This includes interactive sessions on cooking, fire building, orienteering, knot tying, and much, much more! All Scouters are invited, including committee members, Webelos leaders, and any other interested adult leader.
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Cub Scout Rangemaster Training
Saturday, April 24 // 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Izaak Walton League
1100 Ridge Rd.
Homewood, IL 60430
Get trained to run Cub Scout BB Gun and Archery Ranges at Council and District events. Shooting Sports are a major highlight in the Cub Scout program and helping them learn a new skill is very gratifying. This is required training for anyone who will be volunteering as a Rangemaster.
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IOLS Training
Saturday, May 1 // 8:00 am -
Sunday, May 2 // 12:00 pm
Shabbona Woods
15810 Torrence Ave.
South Holland, IL 60473
IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) training introduces the adult Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or Crew Advisor to the outdoor skills learned by Scouts through First Class rank. This includes interactive sessions on cooking, fire building, orienteering, knot tying, and much, much more! All Scouters are invited, including committee members, Webelos leaders, and any other interested adult leader.
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Short-Term Camp Administrator Training
Monday, May 10 // 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AND
Tuesday, May 11 // 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Virtual Event
The short-term camp administrator is responsible to oversee the safety and planning of the short-term camp. In addition, this person will be responsible for the NCAP assessment process for the short-term camp.
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BALOO Cub Scout Leader Training
Saturday, May 15 // 8:45 am -
Sunday, May 16 // 12:00 pm
Shabbona Woods
15810 Torrence Ave.
South Holland, IL 60473
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training) is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. This course also replaces the previous OWLS Course.
BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and this practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader.
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Monthly Webinar Informational Series
Thursday, May 20 // 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Event
The Pathway to Adventure Council Advancement and Recognition Committee presents our monthly webinar informational series! Our May topic will be Merit Badge Counselor Training.
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USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Training Certification
Saturday, May 22 // 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Camp Frank S. Betz
3858 E. Snow Rd.
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors, and spectators.
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Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
Sunday, May 23 // 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Virtual Event
Join us on Sunday, May 23 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm for our virtual Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training. This training is designated for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Pack Committee Members, as well as any interested parents. Additionally, we will be offering training for STEM Nova Counselors and STEM Supernova Mentors.
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