This week's Newsletter Update: September 17, 2018
Fort Dearborn Trails Hike
Sunday, September 23
Teason’s Woods to Pulaski Woods
Troop 965 will go on a 10-mile hike on Sunday, September 23rd. This hike will count towards earning the Hiking Merit Badge and Fort Dearborn Trails Medal. We will hike on the Palos Trail System near Willow Springs, Illinois. The hike will begin at the Teason’s Woods parking lot at Cal Sag Road (Rte. 83) and 104th Ave and end at Pulaski Woods. Using orienteering skills, the Scouts will direct us to specific sites including; a ravine where dynamite was stored during the building of the canals, the ruins of a golf course that was abandoned over 70 years ago, and old stone quarries.
Each hiker must carry their own day pack, bring at least 3 liters of water to drink along the trail, and wear hiking boots. You will not be allowed to hike in gym shoes. Hikers should also bring a sack lunch, snacks for the trail, rain gear, compass, and sunscreen and a hat for sun protection (sunglasses optional).
Parents are welcome to join us on the hike.
We will meet at St. Juliana Church for 7:30 Mass, depart from there after Mass, and return before 5:00PM.
The permission trip for the hike is in the Resource Center.
Teason’s Woods to Pulaski Woods
Troop 965 will go on a 10-mile hike on Sunday, September 23rd. This hike will count towards earning the Hiking Merit Badge and Fort Dearborn Trails Medal. We will hike on the Palos Trail System near Willow Springs, Illinois. The hike will begin at the Teason’s Woods parking lot at Cal Sag Road (Rte. 83) and 104th Ave and end at Pulaski Woods. Using orienteering skills, the Scouts will direct us to specific sites including; a ravine where dynamite was stored during the building of the canals, the ruins of a golf course that was abandoned over 70 years ago, and old stone quarries.
Each hiker must carry their own day pack, bring at least 3 liters of water to drink along the trail, and wear hiking boots. You will not be allowed to hike in gym shoes. Hikers should also bring a sack lunch, snacks for the trail, rain gear, compass, and sunscreen and a hat for sun protection (sunglasses optional).
Parents are welcome to join us on the hike.
We will meet at St. Juliana Church for 7:30 Mass, depart from there after Mass, and return before 5:00PM.
The permission trip for the hike is in the Resource Center.
Camping Weekend
September 28-30
AirCamp 2018
Chicago Rockford International Airport
The Troop will be going to a great Scout weekend called AirCamp.
Held every four years, AirCamp is a gigantic outdoor encampment for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and families. The Encampment features an aviation theme with the Scouting spirit on full display. On average, more than 2,000 Scouts and their families camp jamboree-style on the grounds of the former Historic Camp Grant at Chicago Rockford International Airport Friday night through Sunday.
We are also considering whether to make this a day trip on Saturday only. That might make it easier for Scouts to sign on. In either case, we need a firm commitment from Scouts and Leaders who want to participate in this outing. We will be asking for a commitment at the September 17 Troop meeting so that we can plan for the weekend.
We have put an informational flyer on the website for AirCamp. It has a great deal of helpful information about the weekend.
AirCamp 2018
Chicago Rockford International Airport
The Troop will be going to a great Scout weekend called AirCamp.
Held every four years, AirCamp is a gigantic outdoor encampment for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and families. The Encampment features an aviation theme with the Scouting spirit on full display. On average, more than 2,000 Scouts and their families camp jamboree-style on the grounds of the former Historic Camp Grant at Chicago Rockford International Airport Friday night through Sunday.
We are also considering whether to make this a day trip on Saturday only. That might make it easier for Scouts to sign on. In either case, we need a firm commitment from Scouts and Leaders who want to participate in this outing. We will be asking for a commitment at the September 17 Troop meeting so that we can plan for the weekend.
We have put an informational flyer on the website for AirCamp. It has a great deal of helpful information about the weekend.
Fall Court of Honor
October 8 - Please note the date change
Please plan to be present to support your son in Scouting. We will be acknowledging rank advancements, merit badges, new leadership positions and other achievements from summer camp at Owasippe.
Please plan to be present to support your son in Scouting. We will be acknowledging rank advancements, merit badges, new leadership positions and other achievements from summer camp at Owasippe.