About Us

Welcome to Troop 228

We're a Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) troop located in Morton Grove, Illinois. We're consistently rated “Excellent” by B.S.A.'s Pathway to Adventure Council.

We're sponsored by the American Legion Post 134 located on 6144 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053.

And our youth members hail from Youth members hail from Morton Grove, Skokie and Niles while attending many schools including Park View, Fairview, and Golf Elementary schools. As well as, Niles West, Niles North, and Maine East High Schools.

What do we do?

  • We meet 2 times per month at the American Legion Post 134.
  • We go on an overnight weekend activity at least once every month.
    • Tent camping
    • Cabin camping
    • Cave camping
    • Camporee
    • Overnight waterpark outing
    • Cold-weather camping
    • Canoeing
    • Rock climbing
    • Backpacking
    • If you can name it, we probably do it!
  • We perform service projects in our community.
  • We participate in the annual Morton Grove Parades.
  • We attend to Owasippe Scout Reservation for one week every summer.
  • And so much more!

Why We're Successful:

  • We receive broad and reliable support from parents and the American Legion!
  • We have a strong and dedicated group of adult leaders.
  • We’re about as youth-led as a troop can get.
  • We draw most of our members from local, thriving Cub Scout Packs
  • We focus on building leadership through hands-on experiences.
  • Our troop offers a wide variety of engaging outdoor activities.

What does all this cost?

We have a one time induction fee to the troop which is $100.
This pays for:
  • Scout Handbook
  • Troop t-shirt (Class B)
  • Troop “228” numerals for the uniform shirt (Class A)
  • Scout neckerchief and slide
  • Required Scout uniform patches & uniform epaulettes

Our annual dues are $150 per year.
This covers:

  • National Scouts BSA. membership fees
  • Subscription to Boy’s Life magazine
  • Administrative and program costs for the troop

Our camping activities are paid for separately and can vary:

  • Generally, the cost for weekend camping ranges from $20 to $100
  • Owasippe Scout Reservation (summer camp) is roughly $500

Now Think About This:

In Scouting, your son will play, work, and learn with other kids his age, as well as boys who are both older and younger than him. He is accepted in a wide range of age groups and will have fun with them shoulder to shoulder. In what other activity will your son have that experience? Take a minute to think about it, then realize that nothing compares to Scouting. Nothing.

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