![Group of female-presenting youths standing around a trail marker in the middle of the woods. They are wearing casual hiking clothes and backpacks. They are holding maps and comparing information.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/scouts-troop-activity-e1719948191302.jpg)
![Photo of several youth standing outside next to a horse. One youth is petting the horse and smiling.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG20240610125519-scaled-e1719947958324.jpg)
![An image of a baseball field with the text: "2024 Scout Sleepover. August 3rd Game Start @ 6:05 PM. What's Included? Reserved Ticket to the Game. 2024 Scout Patch. Popcorn and Drink. Breakfast. Tori Zalewski | tzalewski@jolietslammers.com | 815-651-2041"](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FB_IMG_1719346327775-e1719948035208.jpg)
![Photo of young adult group in front of cliff edges. They are wearing casual clothing and they are smiling](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/venturing-unit-e1719948086330.jpg)
![Photo of a male-presenting scout youth and male-presenting scout adult holding hands and pulling a cart, walking on a main street. Youth is wearing a lions cub tee and adult is wearing a scouting uniform shirt with several badges and a RSR baseball cap. There are bystanders in the background watching the procession.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cub-scout-parade-parent-e1719948104691.jpg)
![Promotional image with Olympic medals, various images of younger scouts playing outside and a torch in the corner. The text reads, "Cub Scout Olympics. Saturday, August 24th. Check in: 9 am, opening ceremony: 9:30 am. Troy Middle School. $15 per scout. Open to all Cub Scouts, Lion to AOL. Participate in 7 Olympic Events!"](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9637.jpg)
![Photo of two scouts, one youth and an adult. The youth is dressed in Eagle regalia. They are shaking hands.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_20240608_232715-e1719947980174.jpg)
![Photo of two youth holding snack boxes and cereal boxes. There is a pallet of food behind them and they are smiling for the camera.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/explorers-joliet-food-drive-e1719948153919.jpg)
![Photo of a youth standing in front of an activity table. There are robots in front of the youth and the youth is smiling.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG20240610135721-scaled-e1719948002567.jpg)
![Image of a patch with the words "Chicago White Sox. 2024 Scout Day" and the Chicago Sox logo.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FB_IMG_1719346337068.jpg)
![Photo of a child in a field, wearing safety goggles,, holding a slingshot.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_5598-scaled-e1719948018442.jpg)
![Promotional image in green. There are various icons showing off different program highlights. The image reads, "Showing your green 2024. October 11-13th, Rainbow Scout Reservation. Open to all Venture, Sea and Explorer Scouts! Venturing BSA. $60 per person. Cope, Coast Guard demonstration, drone piloting, fishing, training, gaga ball, rockets and shooting sports. *additional fees apply."](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9792.jpeg)
![Photo of two youth carrying flags, while in scout uniform. The youth in scouting uniform is carrying the American flag while the youth in cub scout uniform carries the Cub Scout flag. They are both standing at the end of a sporting field.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FB_IMG_1706561485751-e1713474107681.jpg)
![A group photo of five, female presenting youth in holiday attire. One youth is dressed in a Grinch sweater, one youth has a Santa hat, a Christmas sweater and a light bulb necklace, one youth is sitting in a wheelchair with a festive blanket over their lap, wearing a light up necklace and a Santa hat, one youth is wearing a Scouting sweater in purple along with a light up necklace, and the last youth is wearing a green beanie and a light up necklace. They appear to be in a town with trees decorated with lights during the holiday season.](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/scout-troop-holiday-accomidation-e1713474349412.jpg)
![Promotional image with butter yellow background and popcorn. There is text reading, "Scout Popcorn Giveaway! Submit a sales pitch video by July 26th and Enter to Win a $25 Amazon gift card!"](https://www.rainbowcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_9482.jpeg)
Rainbow Council, Scouting America
Rainbow Council is headquartered in Lockport, Illinois.
Rainbow Council, Scouting America serves the youth and adult volunteers in 3 counties in Illinois. Our mission is to provide character development, citizenship training, and growth in physical, mental and spiritual fitness, to help create the next generation of leaders. Our program opportunities for young men and women ages 6-20 include Cub Scouts, Scouting, Venturing, and Exploring.
Rainbow Council Vision
The Rainbow Council, Scouting America aims to beneficially involve every eligible child and his or her family in the fun and adventure of our programs.
We will provide extraordinary youth development programs that: strengthen values, develop leadership skills, provide lifelong learning and instill the habit of service to others. Rainbow Council will be widely acknowledged as a community and national leader in serving youth, families and neighborhoods.
This result will be achieved through the partnership of: (1) children and families, (2) strong community organizations, (3) committed, trained volunteers, and (4) districts, board and staff able to align community resources in support of Scouting and Learning for Life.
Discover Scouting
Start here to learn how Scouting in Rainbow Council provides adventures for your family. Discover which program fits your youth.
Give
We use your donations to keep scouting local. We invest in our communities by helping youths help themselves. Find out different ways you can support our Scouts.
Rainbow Scout Reservation
Everyone is welcome to a weekend of camping at one of out many sites at Camp RSR. For assistance with making reservations, please call the Council Service Center: 815-942-4450 ext 920
Start Your Journey
Get your membership application or new unit applications here. Find your nearest unit with beascout or use our forms here.
Barriers of Abuse
It is incredibly important for everyone to do their part in protecting our Youth in our program and community. Find out how you can do your part in protecting and keeping our program safe
Be Social
Our community has several social media pages where we connect and stay involved in the activities and programs brought by Rainbow Council. Join us and stay informed by visiting the pages below.