Regular Outings

Outings are a very important portion of the Scouting experience. Most of the word “Scouting” is “outing” and here is where the scouts learn and practice their outdoor skills. Camping, cooking, fire building, compass work, canoeing, hiking, biking, nature study, staying dry when the weather turns bad and most important of all, our troop's first and only law “Safety First” and finally working within the patrol method. We try to have an outing every month.

Dues dates are posted for a reason. Proper planning requires that you signup for an outing by the date due. Have consideration for the people making all the plans by allowing them enough time to work the plan.

Please do not ask to be added to the outing if the due date has past as your request will be denied. If you need this outing for advancement, it is your responsibility to turn your information and money in promptly.

Helpful Lists:

Regular Equipment List 

Winter Equipment List

(BSA: < 50 F = Cold Weather Camping)

Adult Waiver

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Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders: 

Duty Rosters 

Menu Planning Sheets

CURRENT YEAR'S OUTINGS

Camp Sullivan  - Oak Forest, IL


Camp Sullivan is part of the Cook County forest preserves in Oak Forest with access to the Tinley Creek Trail system. We will be camping indoors in a bunk house with heat. The bunk house will have a kitchen, dining area and bunk beds.

ORIENTERING: Orienteering is a group of sports that involve using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specially prepared orienteering map, which they use to find control points.


1)  Outing Information

2)  Permission Slip

3)  Uniform Information

4)  General Adult Waiver

Activity Date: Feb 2-4, 2024

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due: Jan 25th 

WILMOT MOUNTAIN “snow tubing” CAMP Oh-Da-Ko-Ta - Wilmot, WI


BUBLY TUBING PARK - FEEL THE THRILL

Grab your Winter gear and bring the whole gang for the best adventure around - Wisconsin snow tubing at the Bubly Tubing Park. Snow Tubing has quickly become one of the fastest growing Winter activities and it is easy to see why. No need for a lesson, because all you have to do is grab a tube, have a seat, and let gravity be your friend. Wilmot Mountain is a top snow tubing resort near Madison and Milwaukee. We provide guests with tubes to go down the hill and 2 surface conveyor lifts to take you back up. That way all of your energy is saved for the excitement and fun! Wilmot Mountain's tubing area has 22 lanes of over 1,000 ft long. And once you have done a few runs down the hill and are looking to warm up for a while, join us in the tubing lodge for a snack, a drink, or just to watch the excitement from our deck overlooking the whole area. Hats and goggles/sunglasses are recommended. The Bubly Tubing Park Area is located half a mile south of the main ski and snowboard entrance, at the intersection of County Hwy CK and Hwy W.

Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta (ODKT) features tent campsites, cabins, program areas and equipment available for rent to Scouting and non-Scouting groups. With plenty of space for your group, this is a great choice for meetings, ceremonies and more! We have various tent sites, some are tucked deep into the pine forest, while others are located on grassy Upper Staplekamp Field. We even have sites atop Blowhorn Hill overlooking the marsh. Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta is located on the northern shores of beautiful, quiet Dyer Lake just south of Burlington, Wisconsin. We are 40 miles southwest of Milwaukee at the border of southwest Racine and northwest Kenosha counties.


1)  Outing Information

2)  Permission Slip

3)  Uniform Information

4)  General Adult Waiver

Activity Date:  Jan 20, 2024

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due:  Jan 11th 

PAST YEAR'S OUTINGS

GALLOPING GHOST ARCADE  - Brookfield, MI


The GALLOPING GHOST ARCADE provides a video gaming experience like no other! We are the LARGEST video arcade in the USA, and currently have over 885+ games to play and have more games up and running all the time! Unlike most arcades, we do not use quarters or tokens. All of our games are set to FREE PLAY! We charge a $25 door fee and then you can come in and play ALL the games for as long as you want!  


1)  Outing Information

2)  Permission Slip

3)  Uniform Information

4)  General Adult Waiver

Activity Date: Dec. 9, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due: Dec 5th 

SHABBONA LAKE STATE PARK “SCOUTS-GIVING” , Shabbona, IL

Shabbona Lake State Park is located just miles west of Chicago, off U.S. 30, and features 1,550 acres of natural heaven. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment.

“SCOUTS-GIVING”: Saturday evening’s dinner will be celebrated as a “Thanksgiving” style family meal. We plan to make one large table to eat together as a troop; each scout patrol will be making a side dish to share with the entire troop, with the adult patrol making the main course. We will share ways together in how we are thankful.


1)  Outing Information

2)  Permission Slip

3)  Uniform Information

4)  General Adult Waiver

Activity Date: Nov. 10 - 12, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due: Oct. 26th 

Warren Sand Dunes , Sawyer, MI

Warren Dunes State Park is a 1,952-acre Michigan state park, located along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Berrien County.  The park’s large sand dunes and lakeshore beaches make it one of the most popular of Michigan’s state parks with an average of about one million visitors annually.

Large sand dunes are found throughout the park.  Among the park’s dune are Mt. Fuller, Pikes Peak, and Mt. Edwards, with the most significant being Tower Hill, the highest point in the park, which stands 240 feet above Lake Michigan.  The dune is the one that is most visible to visitors, many of whom delight in scrambling up its slopes and rushing back down again. 


1)  Outing Information

2)  Permission Slip

3)  Uniform Information

4)  General Adult Waiver

Activity Date: Oct. 13-15, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due:      Sept. 21st 

Canoe Trip, Rockford, IL

The September outing will be our the annual canoe trip. The troop will be canoeing the scenic Rock River near Oregon, IL stopping along the way for lunch.  We will be camping at the Rockford Rotary forest preserve in Rockford, IL.  Originating in Wisconsin, the Rock River meanders southwest, through the Horicon Wildlife Refuge, entering Illinois north of Rockford. The river ends about 300 miles later at the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities. As the rock River passes through the Oregon area it is bordered by tree filled bluffs providing scenic beauty.


Activity Date: Sep. 8-10, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due:      Aug. 24th 

Rock Cut State Park -  Sawyer, MI  


Chiseled out of the state's far northern region is Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago County. Nearby are other "rocky" landmarks - the mighty Rock River and the place where wagons once forded it, Rockford. It's an area of rolling plains, interesting history and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

Rock Cut's 3,254 acres include two lakes: Pierce Lake, with 162 acres, and Olson Lake with 50 acres offer a retreat for people wanting to fish, ice fish or ice skate. The park'​s hiking trails, horseback riding trails and cross-country skiing and wildlife watching, as well as seasonal hunting programs, make it a year round recreation destination.


Activity Date: Aug. 11 - 13, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money Due: July. 25th 

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit at Whitewater Lake

The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest includes more than 22,000 acres of land throughout southern Wisconsin[1] and spans several state parks and natural areas. The area also features varied environments from restored prairie, forests, and lakes, along with providing a multitude of recreational opportunities such as hiking, birdwatching, fishing, camping, and hunting. The Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive also extends within this region as well as through a larger portion of the state. This section of the state forest has campgrounds at some of the larger nature reserves like Whitewater Lake, Ottawa Lake, and Pinewoods. There are also several horse-accessible campsites for trail riding.

Some more well-known trails throughout the Southern Unit are the Ice Age Trail, Scuppernong Trails, John Muir Trails, and Emma Carlin Trails.[3] These pass within the Kettle Moraine's state natural areas and some even connect different state parks or other trails throughout Wisconsin to one another. Some of these trails provide opportunities for more primitive camping within designated sections along them.


Activity Date: May 12 - 14, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money 

Galena Palace Campground - Galena, IL

The Palace Campground is family owned and operated and is one of the oldest campgrounds in Illinois. We sit on 35 country acres of land and offer a wide range of site types, including rustic sleeping cabins. Find yourself poolside at our outdoor pool or putting your way through our miniature golf course.


Activity Date: April 7 -9, 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money

Camp Bullfrog  - Willow Springs, IL 

Camp Bullfrog Lake offers year-round camping, group activities and water-based recreation such as kayak rentals and fishing. Camp steps from the water in the heart of the vast, hilly Palos Preserves and fill your days with hiking, mountain biking and birdwatching adventures.


Activity Date: Mar. 10 - 12 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money

Camp Sullivan - Oak Forest, IL

An iconic red barn greets visitors to Camp Sullivan, where large groups can rent bunkhouses and those looking for privacy can enjoy tent campsites tucked in the woods. With access to the Tinley Creek Trail System, Camp Sullivan is a perfect destination for nature exploration. Even the barn, with a climbing wall and other adventures, is a hub of activity.

Activity Date: Feb. . 10 - 12 2023

Waiver, Permission Slips & Money

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