Scouting America, LaSalle Council

PODM Roundtable
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States

AL District Committee
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sunnyside Presebyterian, 115 S. Frances ST, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Join us for the District Committee meeting before Roundtable, all are welcome and encouraged to participate!

AL District Roundtable
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sunnyside Presebyterian, 115 S. Frances ST, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States

2026 College of Commissioner Science
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | LaSalle Council Scout Service Center, 1340 South Bend Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Ready To Register? Click Here Today!
Join us for the next installment of the LaSalle Council College of Commissioner Science! The College of Commissioner Science is an annual training event for registered Commissioners and those interested in becoming Commissioners. This training opportunity allows participants to have a continuing education experience in a college-esque environment. The courses are designed to help the Commissioner stay current in Scouting America policies, best-practice techniques, and applications of Commissioner Service to Scouting units.

Who Should Attend?

New Commissioners
Experienced Commissioners
Degreed Commissioners
Anyone interested in furthering their knowledge in Scouting!

Not sure what a commissioner is? Click here to learn more about being a commissioner in Scouting America!
https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/

What Courses Will Be Offered?

We are finalizing specific course offerings, but this year, we will be offering three course paths!

Bachelors Path
Masters Path
Doctorate Path

What’s the agenda?
7:45am-8:00am: Welcome and Fellowship
8:00am-8:45am: Opening Flags
Safety Moment
Key-Note Speaker
9:00am-9:50am: Group Session 1
10:00am-10:50am: Group Session 2
11:00am-11:50am: Group Session 3
12:00pm-12:50pm: Lunch
1:00pm-1:50pm: Training Path Breakout – Session 1
2:00pm-2:50pm: Training Path Breakout – Session 2
3:00pm-3:50pm: Training Path Breakout – Session 3
4:00pm-4:50pm: Training Path Breakout – Session 4
5:00pm: Commissioning Ceremony and Closing

Resources (Coming Soon!):
College of Commissioner Science 2026 – Bachelors Agenda March 14 2026
College of Commissioner Science 2026 – Doctorate Agenda March 14 2026
College of Commissioner Science 2026 – Masters Agenda March 14 2026

Ready To Register? Click Here Today!

Swim Testing and Open Swim @ Duneland YMCA
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Duneland Family YMCA, 651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304, IN, 46304, United States
Any conscientious Adult Leader who is familiar with basic swimming strokes and who understands and abides by the Safe Swim Defense guidelines can administer a swim test for rank advancement or Unit Level activities.
However, Leaders and Campers who plan to participate in any aquatic activity during residential summer camp should have the swim-test administered by an Adult Leader who has taken additional skils training.
When swim tests are conducted away from camp, the Camp Aquatics Director retains the right to review or retest any or all participants to ensure that standards have been maintained.

Helpful Resources:
bsa swim classification procedures
bsa unit swim record

LaSalle Council Scout Night with the Chicago Wolves
2026-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | AllState Arena – Rosemont, IL, 6920 Mannheim Rd, , IL, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
LaSalle Council Scout Night with the Chicago Wolves

Join LaSalle Council, Scouting America for an evening of fun at a Chicago Wolves game on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm as the Wolves battle the Rockford IceHogs (AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks). Each scout who attends will receive a specially designed Chicago Wolves patch and everyone who attends will receive a free Chicago Wolves knit hat. Be sure to tune into your email the week of the game with instructions on how to pick up your hats and patches. Additionally, once you purchase your tickets, check your inbox and spam filters from an email from FEVO with instructions on how to access your tickets.
Displayed price includes all fees and required Sales and Use Tax—no surprises at checkout!

Chicago Wolves vs Rockford Icehogs

Saturday, March 21st @ 7:00pm CDT
Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
Ticket Purchase Deadline: Mar 20th @ 12:00pm CD

To Purchase Tickets with our Special Offer Pricing, Please visit: https://www.gofevo.com/event/lasallecouncil26

Rangermaster Training
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp Tamarack, 10891 Withers Street, Jones, MI, 49061, United States

Section Conclave Preparation
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Culver Academies’ Woodcraft Camp, 17351 IN-10, Culver, IN, 46511, United States
Join Sakima Lodge for a day of Cheerful Service as we visit Culver Academies’ Woodcraft Camp!
Section Conclave is April 10-12, 2026. For those of you who don’t know or have never attended Conclave, it’s a gathering of our fellow brothers from the six lodges that comprise our section. It’s a weekend of fun, fellowship, games and activities.
Section Conclave is being held at Culver Military Academy, and we are the host lodge. As the host lodge, we will welcome our fellow brothers to the event and ensure the event goes smoothly. We will be doing things in the background to make Conclave the best experience for all section members. As part of Conclave preparation, we will have some tasks to do prior to the section’s arrival.
Please save the date – March 28, 2026. We plan to go to Culver for a day of preparation of the Woodcraft Scout Camp. If you can attend the day of work, please sign up on the attached Google form. If you join us for the prep day, you can attend Conclave for a reduced cost-free cabin lodging.
Registration is appreciated to help with Lodge Planning.
Please Click Here to RSVP Today!

Chartered Organization Representative Recognition
2026-03-28 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Mishawaka Res, 13950 Scout Ln, Mishawaka, IN, 46544, United States

CPR Training - 100 Hearts in 100 Days - April 1, 2026
2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | LaSalle Council Scout Service Center, 1340 South Bend Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
As part of our 100 days 100 hearts initiative we are offering CPR training! This class is limited to a maximum of 10 participants, so register early!
When registering we will need an email for each individual attending. While there is no age equipment, but participants must be physically able to participate in the active course and mature enough to engage in the learning.
This is a hybrid course that will require computer / online training followed by in person training and practice. After registering, you will receive a link to complete the online training module. Training must be completed prior to arrival for the in person training.
This course will also include pediatric training.

PODM District Committee Meeting
2026-04-01 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

PT District Committee
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart, 46516, United States

CPR Training - 100 Hearts in 100 Days - April 4, 2026
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
As part of our 100 days 100 hearts initiative we are offering CPR training! This class is limited to a maximum of 10 participants, so register early!
When registering we will need an email for each individual attending. While there is no age equipment, but participants must be physically able to participate in the active course and mature enough to engage in the learning.
This is a hybrid course that will require computer / online training followed by in person training and practice. After registering, you will receive a link to complete the online training module. Training must be completed prior to arrival for the in person training.
This course will be held in the Training Center at Camp ToPeNeBee.

Sakima Lodge Hosts - Section E1 Conclave 2026
2026-04-10 14:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Culver Academies’ Woodcraft Camp, 17351 IN-10, Culver, IN, 46511, United States
Order of the Arrow Section Conclave is an Annual Gathering of the Lodges in our Section. Our section (Section E1) covers the majority of the State of Indiana which includes Scouts and Scouters from 6 Lodges. This year Conclave will be April 10-12, 2026 at Woodcraft Camp at Culver Academies and is hosted by Sakima Lodge (us !!).
Members of the Order of the Arrow are invited to participate in this gathering.
If you register for Conclave 2026 with our Lodge Leadership, the fee will be $50. What will that get you? We will be providing a special Delegate Flap and Council Shoulder Patch, a Special Staff T-Shirt along with other cool perks.
REGISTER BY MARCH 7, 2026 to save your spot and swag! Patch Sets are limited, sign up today to reserve yours! Registrations after March 7 will be provided swag as available but may not be guaranteed.
Register for Conclave through April 3rd at 11:30PM EST.
Join us for an amazing weekend of Fellowship, Fun, Learning, and More!

Tamarack Spring Mix-N-Fix
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp Tamarack, 10891 Withers Street, Jones, MI, 49061, United States

CPR Training - 100 Hearts in 100 Days - April 14, 2026
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States

PT District Roundtable
2026-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Trinity on Jackson Church, 2715 E. Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart, 46516, United States

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) Training
2026-04-17 17:30 - 2026-04-18 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 in Michigan City, Indiana
Participants Fee- $ 50
The course will run from 5:30 pm CT Friday, April 17, 2026, through 6:00 pm CT Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Staff Fee- $ 15 (must have prior approval from the Course Director)

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.

Registration Closes on Friday, April 10, 2026

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

BALOO - A Training for Cub Scout Leaders and Parents
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 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 (Registration Closes on Friday 4/10/2026)
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

Introduction to Backcountry Cooking
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | LaSalle Council Scout Service Center, 1340 South Bend Ave, South Bend, IN, 46617, United States
Have an extended backpacking/canoeing/kayaking trip planned this summer? Our Backcountry Cooking course will teach you how to make delicious meals out of non-perishable foods that blow MREs and freeze-dried meals out of the water with ingredient from your local grocery store! We’ll cover topics like, equipment, menu planning, food safety, and organizing and packing your meals. You’ll get some hands-on experience along with the opportunity to taste a few things as well. This course is best suited for Scouts with a rank of First Class or are at least 13 and can check off the following Cooking Merit Badge requirements by attending: 1. a-e, 2. a-b, 3. a-b, 7. a
Space is limited to 20 people, and tickets are $5!
About the instructor:
Terry Bomkamp has been involved with scouts for over 50 years primarily as a high adventure leader of extended backpacking and canoe trips. He has led and planned over 200 trips throughout the Midwest, Appalachian Trail and the Rocky Mountains. He is currently scoutmaster of Troop 325 in South Bend. Last year he restructured and enhanced the Cooking MB at Camp Tamarack to incorporate additional hands-on cooking over a 2-hour daily program that allowed the scouts to prepare their daily lunch meal.

Spring Clean-Up
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Camp ToPeNeBee, 0377 N. Holmesville Road, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States

PT District Pinewood Derby
2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old County Rd 17, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
Each Pack will need to submit their $50 unit registration fee (below) in an effort to help support the District Pinewood Derby Race. Please use the “Ticket” option below.
Each Scout will need to then register on the attached Google Docs Form in order to be registered to attend the District Derby. Scouts who qualify for the District Derby should register here!

Algonquian District Pinewood Derby Race
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 219 S State St., Niles, MI, 49120, United States
More Details coming Soon!

Registration opens at 9:00 AM
Racing starts at 10:00 AM

See Our District Pinewood Derby Rules Here
Race Heets for:

Lions (Kindergarten)***
Tigers (1st Grade)***
Wolves (2nd Grade)***
Bears (3rd Grade)***
WeBeLoS (4th Grade)***
Arrow Of Light (5th Grade)***
Prospects**: K – 5th grade who are not registered in Cub Scouts – A great opportunity to invite friends and family to come out and join in the fun! Cars will be subject to the design requirements found in the District Pinewood Derby Rules.
Pro-Am** – Open for anyone of any age (limited to 32 participants). Cars will be subject to the design requirements found in the District Pinewood Derby Rules.
Patriots** – In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, this year we will have a non-race for “Best In Show” for the designers at heart. There is a $2.50 entry fee per car (used to purchase trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies). This is open to anyone who wants to submit a car! No limit on the number of submissions!

There are two categories to vote on:

Best in “Scout Spirit”
Best “America 250” Design

*** CUB SCOUTS – Please Contact your Cub Master for details on registering for the District Race.
** Pro-Am, and Patriots: Pinewood Derby Car Kits are not included in registration fees, but can be purchased at the LaSalle Council, Scout Shop.

Concessions: We will have concession available to help support event costs (i.e. trophies, decorations, pre-purchases, etc.)

Hot Dogs
Drinks (Water, Soda, etc.)
Chips
Popcorn
Cookies
Snacks

LaPorte County Good Scout Awards Honoring Dawn and Joy Ziegler
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Silver Palace, 1719 State St C, La Porte, 46350, United States
Join Scouting America in Celebrating Community Leadership!
Dawn and Joy Zigler will be honored as the 2026 recipient of the LaPorte County Good Scout Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their personal and professional lives.
Proceeds benefit Scouting programs across LaPorte County. Chartered by service clubs, schools, churches, etc., Scouting helps young people grown in leadership, character, and civic responsibility.
Celebrate with us and support the future of Scouting in LaPorte County!
LaPorte County Good Scout 2026 Flier

Porter County Good Scout Awards Honoring Mayor Jon Costas
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Join Scouting America in Celebrating Community Leadership!
Mayor Jon Costas will be honored as the 2026 recipient of the Porter County Good Scout Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their personal and professional lives. His leadership has helped shape transformative projects such as Central Park Plaza, Urschel Pavilion, and other redevelopment efforts.
Proceeds benefit Scouting programs across Porter County. Chartered by service clubs, schools, churches, etc., Scouting helps young people grown in leadership, character, and civic responsibility.
Celebrate with us and support the future of Scouting in Porter County!

Sakima Lodge Spring Fellowship
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | IN
More Details Coming Soon!

Potawatomi District Pinewood Derby
2026-05-02 | IN
