ADVENTURE. GRIT. GROWTH.
That's what your kids get when they Scout with us.
In the Northeast Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America, kids grow in resilience & perseverance (a.k.a. GRIT) while learning life-long skills in a safe, positive program where we use the great outdoors as our classroom!
It’s a journey that means long-lasting positive change for your kids, your community and the world. It’s why we say that GRIT STARTS HERE and that GRIT LASTS FOREVER.
Get Your FREE Kids “Adventure Kit”
Get a taste of Scouting with this fun adventure kits exclusively for kid ages 5-17! Kits will be mailed to your child in 5 business days. We’ll also follow up with a phone call to see if you have any questions about your Adventure Kit or Scouting.
Please note: free Adventure Kits are only for residents in our service area, including Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties in Iowa and Jo Daviess County, Illinois
About Our Programs
Cub Scouting
Youth grades K-5
Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Cub Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
Scouts BSA
Youth 11-17 years old
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement, and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as Scouts lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.
Exploring
Co-ed 14-20 years old
Exploring give young people a chance to investigate careers and create connections starting from a young age. It allows them to sample different professions OR dig into the vocation they feel called to! Through mentorship and firsthand experiences, Explorers develop lifelong skills and knowledge.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
In Scouting, we will not compromise the safety of our youth, volunteers, and employees. Safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. We are all responsible and must hold each other accountable to provide a safe environment for all participants.
Scout Shop Hours
Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Council Service Center Location
Physical Address
10601 Military Rd
Dubuque, IA 52003
Mailing Address
PO Box 732
Dubuque, IA 52004
Contact Us
Phone 563.556.4343
Toll-Free 800.866.2721
Fax 563.556.4344
E-Mail nettie.elliott@scouting.org