Our scouting units are part of the Aptakisic District of the Northeast Illinois Council of the Boy Scouts of America and are sponsored by the Men’s Club of St. Mary of Vernon. 

Check out their website at www.bsa44.org for more information.

Cub Scout Pack meetings are held from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights of each month in Room 110 of the Jonh P. Finnegan Parish Center of St. Mary of Vernon.

Boy Scout Troop 44 meetings are held almost every Monday night from 7-8:30 PM in the Sharing Hands Room of the church. Troop activities include scout advancement instruction, outings, and a monthly sports night.

Venture Crew meets for pizza on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday night of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Kaiser’s Pizza on Butterfield Road in Vernon Hills. All Troop 44 Boy Scouts who are of high school age are also part of our Venture Crew. Girls are also welcome in the Venture Crew and related activities. In addition to participating in the Boy Scout activities, Venture Crew members also participate in one or two “High Adventure” activities each year.