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Cub Scouts, both boys and girls, participate in activities at Hoyt Arboretum on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 in Portland, Ore. (Craig Mitchelldyer/AP Images for Boy Scouts of America)
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About Pathway to Adventure Council

Pathway to Adventure Council provides the nation’s foremost youth program for character development and values-based leadership training to more than 15,500 youth in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area. More than 6,000 adult volunteer leaders deliver Scouting’s impactful programs to help young people be “Prepared. For Life.” Programs include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring.

PTAC Leadership

Stephen Schwab

Council President

Bertha Guzman

Council Commissioner

Jeff Isaac

Scout Executive & CEO

13,625

Youth Served

7,279

Volunteers

1,743

New Cub Scout Families

5,866

Cub Scouts

2022 Annual Report

Mission Statement

To instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them leadership skills and ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

Vision Statement

Our vision is for the Pathway to Adventure Council of the Boy Scouts of America to be the leading youth organization in our service area fostering character development and values-based leadership.

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Today with your help, the Boy Scouts of America will continue to motivate young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime. Your gift will ensure that over 20,000 youth will have the opportunity to experience all that Scouting has to offer.

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In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Scout me in!

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OFFICES

Chicago Center for Scouting
106 N. Aberdeen St., Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-8800

Arlington Heights Center for Scouting
617 E. Golf Road Suite 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(312) 421-8800

La Grange Center for Scouting
811 W. Hillgrove Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(312) 421-8800

Robert J. Welsh Center for Scouting
8751 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(312) 421-8800

CAMPS

Camp Frank S. Betz
3858 E Snow Rd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Owasippe Scout Reservation
9900 Russell Rd
Twin Lake, MI 49457

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