Three Fires Council adopts Scouting America name change
Three Fires Council and councils across the nation will officially adopt the name Scouting America. In May of 2024, the Boy Scouts of America organization announced an expected name change to take place on Feb. 8, 2025, Scouting’s anniversary.
This marks the beginning of a new era of Scouting with Scouting America.
While the name of the organization is changing, the Scout oath and law, the program, values instilled in youth, and dedication to safety will remain the same.
Three Fires Council Scout Executive Ron Wentzell said, “Scouting has now welcomed girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs for more than five years. Locally, Three Fires Council currently serves 905 girls and young women across all programs which makes up 13% of our overall membership. We have seen female membership grow 30% in the last two years.”
“Similarly, our diverse membership has grown 12% in the last two years. We are proud of this record, and I believe this name change will position Three Fires Council to be a strong partner in the community to support all kids,” Wentzell said. “We know our program works. We know 98% of Scouting alumni say Scouting had a positive impact on their lives. Scouting made them better employees, parents, and citizens.”
Scouting celebrates 115 years as an organization and is continually dedicated to providing young people with opportunities to grow into strong, resilient, loyal, and educated leaders.
This name change will foster new growth and inclusivity for youth across America. Three Fires Council will continue to celebrate the name change in various ways in the months to come.
About Three Fires Council
Three Fires Council is headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, and was formed in 1925. It serves more than 7,000 youth throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and parts of Will and Cook counties. Local communities are divided into three volunteer-led districts. Three Fires Council also boasts Camp Big Timber (Elgin, Illinois). Learn more at www.ThreeFiresCouncil.org.