Hi Troop 242 & AOL Families! Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for one of our favorite troop traditions—our annual Thanksgiving Hike and Outdoor Cookout! We will be hiking together and preparing a full Thanksgiving feast outdoors as a unit. 🥾 Event Overview Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMContinueContinue reading “Annual Thanksgiving Hike & Cookout – Saturday, Nov 7, 2026”
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Villa Park 4th of July Parade
Come out and celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday at the Villa Park 4th of July Parade hosted by the Villa Park V.F.W. Post #2801. The parade steps off at 10:00. Make sure to cheer on all participants, scout groups, and especially Troop 242!
TROOP 242 50th ANNIVERSARY AND REUNION
Troop 242 has been supporting Villa Park and Lombard for 50 years! On June 27, 2026, many current and former scouts and scouters of Troop 242 got together for a reunion at V.F.W. Post #2801. There were stories, skits, memorabilia, and a lot of laughs. A commemorative challenge coin and patch were created to celebrate.ContinueContinue reading “TROOP 242 50th ANNIVERSARY AND REUNION”
Spring Court of Honor
We have three new “Scout” ranks in our ranks. In addition, there were quite a number of merit badges earned and awarded followed by tasty treats.
