Scouting America, LaSalle Council

Order of the Arrow - Fall Ordeal and Fellowship
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-21 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
Join us for a weekened of Fun and Fellowship.

Schedule (Tentative)

Friday

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cookout (Training Center) (Optional)

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Registration (Training Center)

7:45 pm
Brotherhood Candidate Meeting

9:00 pm – 10:15 pm
Fellowship, games & cracker barrel (Training Center)

10:30 pm
Pre-Ordeal Ceremony

Saturday

7:45 am
Flags

8:00 am – 8:45 am
Breakfast (Training Center)

8:45 am – 9:00 am
Service Assignments (Training Center)

9:00 am – 12:00 N
Service time

12:00 N – 12:30 pm
Lunch (Training Center)

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Service time (cont.)

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Clean-up/personal time/fellowship

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Brotherhood Ceremony (OA Fire Bowl)

3:00 pm- 4:00pm
Ordeal Ceremony (OA Fire bowl)

4:00 pm- 5:45pm
Chapter Gatherings / Games / Fellowship (Training center)

5:45 pm
Flags

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner (Training Center)

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LEC – ALL Should Attend (Training Center)

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cracker barrel & Ice Cream Social

Sunday

7:45 am
Flags

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast (Training Center)

9:00 am – 10:30 am
Cleanup and Depart

Sporting Clays
2025-09-19 | Deer Creek Hunt Club, 18000 S Basswood Rd, Three Oaks, MI, 49128, United States
Sporting Clays is an annual Scouting tradition
Spend a relaxing day as over 200 individuals compete in top shooter competitions. Rounding out the action are live auctions, BBQ, and awards to make this the event you don’t want to miss each September.
Enjoy a day of friendly competition supporting Scouting in Northwest Indiana at the LaSalle Council’s annual Sporting Clays event! This fundraising tradition offers a chance to compete in a sporting clay course, where participants shoot at simulated flying targets. It’s not just about marksmanship, though – there’s also a delicious BBQ, exciting live auctions, and awards for top shooters.
Grab your shotgun and head out for a day of fun that makes a difference!
Register Your Team & Request Invoicing Here
Teams paying via credit card should complete the registration process below

Swimming Merit Badge Counselor Introductions
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Audience:
Scouts BSA Unit Key-3 Leaders

Scoutmaster
Committee Chair
Charter Org Representative

Purpose:
As Unit Leaders guide their Scouts, and work to connect individual Scouts with the right Merit Badge Counselor for them, it’s sometimes important to know more about a Merit Badge Counselor than what’s immediately available through the ScoutBook listings. It can help to know about thier personality type, what their Scouting history is, how they prefer to communicate, and how busy they might be at different times of the year.
This event aims to provide Unit Key-3 Leaders an opportunity to meet the Swimming Merit Badge Counselors from across LaSalle Council for a conversation. This is a virtual event, and invites will be sent to Unit Key-3 Leaders via email to preserve the integrity of the Merit Badge Process, which first and formeost begins with a conversation between Unit Leader and Scout.
Merit Badge Counselor Listings:
The full list of Merit Badge Counselors (searchable and sortable by Merit Badge) can always be found by any Scouts BSA Unit Key-3 Leader by logging into your ScoutBook account (scoutbook.scouting.org) and clicking on the “MB Counselor List” link. If you are a Unit Key-3 Leader and do not see the link, contact the Counsel Registrar to confirm your account settings and permissions.

BALOO
2025-09-13 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Cub Scout leader training is required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters.
BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and a practical, hands-on component.
Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor leader.
The online component must be completed prior to the practical component.
The online training contains introductory and basic information that will be built upon during the practical training.
It’s designed to introduce Cub Scout leaders to the opportunities for pack overnight camping.
This is an energetic training that will cover everything you need to know to plan and run a pack overnighter.

Training Information:
Registration at the picnic shelter
Early Birds can arrive at 8 am Central to pitch a tent at the campsite
Training runs from Saturday @ 9 am until Sunday @ 11 am Central Time
Campsites will be assigned on Saturday morning
Training Fee- $35.00
The fee includes 3 meals, cracker barrel, program supplies, and take home jump drive
Recommended Supplies:

Tent
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad or Mattress
Sturdy Shoes
Change of Clothes
Sleeping Attire
Mess Kit
Soap, Washcloth, Towel
Sunglasses
Camp Chair
Camera
Notebook, Pen, Pencil
Coat/ Jacket, Cap, and Gloves
Cub Scout Six Essentials

Bring Health Forms A & B * Download Here
Prerequisite for online training must be completed * Download Here

AL District Roundtable
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sunnyside Presebyterian, 115 S. Frances ST, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States

PODM Roundtable
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States

PT District Roundtable
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart, 46516, United States

Cub Scout Boating Introduction
2025-09-07 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Stone Lake Beach, 300 Grangemouth Rd, La Porte, IN, 46350, United States
This program will introduce basic boating concepts to Scouts at the Cub level and provide an opportunity to work in a small group to practice the skills they are learning. We’ll start off with basic boating safety and equipment overview and then move to the water for 90 minutes of safe skills practice and fun paddling.
Ideal for those who have never been in a canoe before, each Scout will be paired with their Parent/Guardian to help create fond memories. We’ll run 4 sessions throughout the day, each session being 2 hours long (see session example below) For activity afloat, those not classified as a swimmer (not having passed the BSA Swimmer’s Test in the last calendar year) may paddle or ride in a canoe or other paddle craft with an adult swimmer skilled in that craft as a buddy. If the adult accompanying the Scout for this event has also not passed the BSA Swimmer’s Test, they will need to do so in advance of the event. Additional information will be sent to registrants.
Gathering Location: Stone Lake Beach, LaPorte
Cost: $10 per registration pair (Scout and Parent/Guardian)
Session Schedule
Please Bring completed Health Forms AB

Boating Merit Badges Day
2025-09-06 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp Tamarack, 10891 Withers Street, Jones, MI, 49061, United States
Audience and Cost:
Register for a day of boating at Camp Tamarack to either start a new merit badge, or to hopefully complete a previously started partial. Scouts BSA youth members will be able to chose (at the time of registration) to work on Kayaking, Canoeing, or Rowing. The cost for this event will be $5.00 for Scouts completing a previous partial merit badge, and $10.00 for Scouts who are starting a brand new merit badge.
Purpose:
Boating merit badges, when offered during Summer Camp, limits the opportunity of some youth to participate, especially for those who do not already have their own watercraft. Weather related events can also adversely affect a Scout’s ability to complete a badge. This event provides an additional opportunity to leverage the Wood Lake waterfront through engagement and youth advancement.
Itinerary:
Provided below more fully in the resources section, the day will be broken into two phases: an early start for those beginning a brand new badge, and a second session for those just needing to complete a previously started partial.
Click here to download itinerary.

PT District Committee
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart, 46516, United States

PODM District Committee Meeting
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
PODM District Meeting (Potawatomi & Dunes Moraine Districts)

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Central Time)
Location:
Camp Topenebee
0377 N. Holmesville Road
Michigan City, IN 46360

Dates:
September 3, 2025
October 1, 2025
November 5, 2025
December 3, 2025
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026

2026 National Jamboree Open House
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5742898024?pwd=[REDACTED]
Elevate Your Adventure at the 2026 National Jamboree!
Welcome to the 2026 National Jamboree!
Join us at the world-renowned Summit Bechtel Reserve for an unforgettable adventure. Scouting’s flagship event is one of a kind. A gathering of approximately 30,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff showcases everything great about the BSA and its members. The 2026 National Jamboree, themed “ELEVATE,” will challenge you to reach new heights in scouting, leadership, and personal growth.
The 2026 National Jamboree is open to Scouts BSA, Venturing, Explorer, and Sea Scouts ages 12 and up!

Ready To Learn More?!?
Join us at the LaSalle Council Scout Office on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:30PM EST for an Open House and Informational Session! We only have 13 spots still left with our contingent and want everyone to have an opportunty to join us on this lifetime experience.
Want to learn more? Visit our home page here: https://www.lasallecouncilbsa.org/Jamboree2026

East Race Rafting: Say Goodbye to Summer!
2025-08-30 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | East Race Waterway, 126 S Niles Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617
Like all good things, summer vacation must sadly come to and end…
But, let’s have one more adventure before school days and homework start rolling in!
Join us at noon at the East Race Waterway in South Bend for some all day rafting!
Make some memories with your fellow Scouts within LaSalle Council. For the $20 registration fee you will receive snacks throughout the day and a pass to shoot the rapids as many times as you can before the day concludes at 5:00 PM. We encourage arriving at 11:45 to connect with our welcome tent and get your pass to start rafting as soon as they open the floodgates.
We can’t wait to see you there!
For additional information on the rules and regulations at the East Race Waterway please familiarize yourself with the “Know Before You Go” section of their website. https://eastracewaterway.com/#kbyg
All participants under 18 years old will need a parent or other adult to sign an activity waiver when they check in.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-23 | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
Introduction To Outdoor Leadership Skills
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders an introduction to the outdoor skills they need to be able to lead Scouts in learning and mastering the camping skills required for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks. Upon completion, leaders should feel confident teaching Scouts the basic camping skills needed for advancement. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics course, IOLS is required for all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered trained.

This course will be at Camp Topenebee, located near Michigan City, IN.
Participants Fee- $ 50
The course will run from 5:30 pm CT Friday, August 22, 2025, through 6:00 pm CT Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Staff Fee- $ 15 (CT Saturday, August 23, 2025.)

Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, and work with wood tools and ropes, plan campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and outdoor ethics.
Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Scouts BSA handbooks to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve.
It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader.
The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.
We look forward to working with you in this unique and exciting program.

To Register, Please Visit: https://www.lasallecouncilbsa.org/IOLS

Participants-
Please bring Health Forms A & B
Click here for a list of what to bring checklist
Camp Topenebee map
IOLS Fall 2025 Flier

LaSalle Council Executive Board Meeting
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | LaSalle Council Scout Service Center, 1340 South Bend Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States

LaSalle Council Executive Committee Meeting
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | LaSalle Council Scout Service Center, 1340 South Bend Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States

2025 Membership Kick-off (In person)
2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Dunlap United Methodist Church, 23674 US 33, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Join us for the 2025 Membership Kick-off! Tuesday’s kick-off will be held at the Dunlap United Methodist Church. The meeting will be approximately one hour, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A!

2025 Membership Kick-off (Virtual)
2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Join us for the 2025 Membership Kick-off! Monday’s kick-off will be on Zoom, you can join in with the Meeting ID 5742898024 and the Passcode 165. The meeting will be approximately one hour, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A!

Order of the Arrow-- Summer Fellowship
2025-08-01 17:00 - 2025-08-03 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
This is an Order of the Arrow event. More Details will be coming soon. Please watch for communication coming from the Lodge Leadership.

World Scout Scarf Day
2025-08-01 | IN
August 1st is World Scout Scarf Day
It is a day to celebrate the unity and spirit of Scouting around the world. Scouts are encouraged to wear their neckerchiefs (or scarves) with pride, symbolizing their connection to the global Scouting movement. The day commemorates the first Brownsea Island Scout camp in 1907.
In addition to being World Scout Scarf Day, August 1st also marks the anniversary of the conversion of Exploring Posts to Venturing Crews in 1998. This means it’s also recognized as the birthday of Venturing, an arm of Scouting in the United States.
How do we celebrate in LaSalle Council?
– Wear your neckerchief!
– Share photos on social media (using hashtags like #WorldScoutScarfDay and #LaSalleCouncil).
– Participate in Scouting activities.
– You can also download our 2025 World Scout Scarf Day Certificate (PDF) to commemorate your participation.

AL Merit Badge Clinic
2024-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN

A Third Event
2024-08-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
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Test Event
2024-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
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