Is Boy Scouting for me?

Boy Scouting is for boys who want to have fun in the great outdoors and are open to try new experiences like camping, canoeing, rock climbing, and other fun activities! It's especially great if you want to help other Scouts in the Troop decide what you want to do and when (plan activities). Being willing to learn some new skills is a big plus. You must either be 11 years old or have completed the 5th Grade or earned Cub Scout Arrow of Light award. If you'd like to know more about what we do, look through the rest of this website, or contact us and arrange for a visit to a Troop meeting.

Membership in Troop 69 is open to all youth and adults who meet BSA membership criteria, subject to the approval of the Scoutmaster (for youth) or the Troop Committee and our Troop Sponsor, St. Helena's Episcopal Church of Burr Ridge (for adults). Troop 69 does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, disability, or national origin. Parents or guardians of youth members of Troop 69 are expected to also participate and help in the Troop's program. Examples of participation would be driving Scouts and Scouters to and from campouts or summer camp, assisting with Troop fundraisers, becoming a member of the Troop committee (e.g., Treasurer or Publicity Chair), becoming a leader (e.g., Assistant Scoutmaster), counseling Merit Badges, assisting at service projects, or making phone calls to arrange camping sites and permits.

Troop Recruitment

If you would like to be a Boy Scout, and live near suburban Chicago (Illinois), Troop 69 may be a Boy Scout Unit for you! If you live outside Illinois, please see BSA Recruitment below. Troop 69 meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. to learn new skills and plan outings. Meeting places are subject to change, and if you join us, you will receive all of the information. Troop 69 serves many communities in Illinois. These communities include Burr Ridge, Countryside, Darien, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Highlands, Pleasantdale, Western Springs, Willowbrook, and Willow Springs. If you would like to be a Boy Scout, or member of Troop 69, please contact us.

BSA Recruitment

If you are interested in joining a Boy Scout Troop (unit), and do not live in Illinois, you should contact your local Boy Scout Council. To find a Boy Scout unit near you, visit the join section of the BSA National website. You may find your local council by contacting the Boy Scouts of Amerca at http://www.scouting.org