Lake Summerset Campout

Troop Adventure at Lake Summerset! ⛺️

Our scouts wrapped up an incredible weekend campout at the beautiful, private Lake Summerset community in Northwest Illinois! The autumn weather was perfect for pitching tents at the member campground and exploring the rolling hills. Scouts spent their time hiking the scenic shorelines, practicing outdoor cooking skills, and enjoying team-building games. From starry night skies around the campfire to crisp morning air by the water, it was an unforgettable weekend of scouting adventure and camaraderie. A huge thank you to our hosts and volunteers for making this trip possible!

Big Timber 100 Camporee

Celebrating a Century of Scouting at the BigTimber100 Camporee! ⛺️⚜️

Our scouts recently made history by attending the monumental BigTimber100 Camporee Centennial Celebration at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, Illinois! This wasn’t just any ordinary weekend campout; our troop joined forces with Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts from all over the Three Fires Council to celebrate 100 years of adventure at the historic camp.

The weekend was jam-packed with unforgettable activities that tested our scouts’ endurance and outdoor expertise. Our scouts put their navigation skills to the ultimate test in the high-stakes Orienteering Competitions, tackled classic scouting challenges, and stepped back in time by exploring a century of scouting memorabilia at the Camp Big Timber Museum.

The absolute highlight of the trip was the massive Centennial Campfire. Scouts from all over gathered around the flames to sing songs, perform skits, and honor both 100 years of Camp Big Timber and the upcoming 250th anniversary of America. We returned home exhausted but proud to have been part of scouting history. Here’s to the next 100 years of adventure at Big Timber!