Welcome to Troop 228
We’re a Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) troop located in Morton
Grove, Illinois.
Troop 228 is 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.
Additionally, 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 Days Parade.
- We go to Owasippe Scout Reservation for one week every summer, it’s
indescribably fun for our Scouts. - And so much more!
Why We’re Successful:
- We get broad and reliable support from parents and the American Legion!
- We have a strong and dedicated group of adult leaders.
- We draw most of our members from local, thriving Cub
Scout Packs
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 B.S.A. membership fees
- Subscription to Boy’s Life magazine
- Administrative and program costs for the troop
Our camping activities are paid for separately and vary
- Generally, the cost for weekend camping ranges from $20 to $100
- Summer camp is roughly $500
- National B.S.A. membership fees
- Subscription to Boy’s Life magazine
- Administrative and program costs for the troop
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.
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.