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ANNUAL LEADER'S BBQ
THURSDAY JUNE 6, 2013
CAMP KISHWAUKEE
http://troops.scouter.com/il/troop71plano/camp.html
We are planning a hike to Meramech Hill. If you would like to go please arrive by 5pm.
To just come for the BBQ and fellowship, plan to arrive by 6 pm. We will have charcoal and grills ready to go.
If you would like to take a hike up
Please bring meat of your choice for grilling, camp chair, a dish to pass, and your own table service. Bug juice will be provided.
There is no formal meeting, just food & fellowship.
If you have any questions please contact Gina @ 815-378-8627;
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Who: Webelos leaders who want to take your Webelos den on overnight camping trips
What: Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
When: June 8, 2013 - 8:00am - 8:30pm
Where: Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock IL
Cost: $20.00 (includes lunch, dinner and program materials)
This is a uniformed event. Please bring a lawn chair, water bottle, clothing appropriate for the weather, sunscreen, mosquito spray,
small flashlight, and a pocket knife. We will be outside most of the day.
Topics include: outdoor activity badges, hiking, knots, woods tools, den campfire planning, cooking and sanitation, first aid, planning Webelos den overnight campouts, Webelos-to-Scout transition, health and safety and a campfire.
Directions to Plwomans Park: Route 30 to Big Rock. Turn south on Rhodes. Immediately after crossing the rail road tracks, turn right on Hinckley Rd. Travel approximately ½ mile. The park is on the right.
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BALOO
Prepared for Life
Who: Cub Scout leaders or parents who want to take thier Cub Scouts Camping
What: BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation will help Cub Scout Leaders or parents plan and conduct PACK camping experiences.
When:Sat June 8, 2013 - 8am - 4pm - Check in will be from 8:00-8:30 A.M
Where: Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock IL
Why: Boy Scouts of America policy requires that a Cub Scout leader or parent be BALOO trained so that the PACK can go camping on its own.
Cost: $18.00 and includes lunch, snacks, and program materials. Please pre-register by June 3, 2013.
Directions: Route 30 to Big Rock. Turn south on Rhodes. Immediately after crossing the rail road tracks, turn right on Hinckley Rd. Travel approximately ½ mile. The park is on the right.
This is an indoor/outdoor event. Bring clothing appropriate to weather, water bottle, lawn chair, comfortable footwear, paper and pen or pencil, and Cub Scout Leader book if you have a copy. If you have a uniform, please wear it.
Topics include: planning, safety, campfire, cooking, camping equipment and age appropriate activities.
Plan to attend this course so YOU will be prepared to take your pack camping. Registration is due by June 3, 2013. Mail to Betty Bohlander, 265 Calkins Dr., Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Please contact Betty Bohlander at 630/466-4619: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dale Squier at 630/554-8657: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Make checks payable to Three Fires Council with event code 1-6801-170-20 in the memo area.
Click here for the Flyer and registration information
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When: May 29 and 30, 2013 from 8:00 -10:00 pm both evenings.
Where:
York Community High School
355 W St. Charles Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630)617-2400 phone
You must have a reservation on the ½ hour. Please call Laura at the Norris Scout Service Center at 630-584-9250 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We can test no more that 30 swimmers per ½ hour or 120 swimmers per night. If we can get more qualified life guards to help, we can possibly handle more swimmers at once. Although we cannot charge for this test, a $1.00 per swimmer donation will be gladly accepted.
There will be more dates at different locations offered as soon as we hear about availability from more pools in the area.
TFC Aquatics Committee
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Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific
Prepared for Life
Who: If you are a current or future Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, any leader who works directly with scouts, or an interested Member of the Committee, or anyone interested in learning the basic program for Boy Scouting, you are encouraged to attend. This training course will consist of Troop meeting, planning, Troop organization, policies and running the Scouting program. Note: Youth Protection, Outdoor Leadership Skills and this Leader Specific course are required to be considered fully trained for the position of Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster Assistant and to wear the "Trained" patch.
What : Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
When : Sunday, August 11, 2013; Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock, IL 60511
Why:
1. Every Boy Scout deserves a quality program and a knowledgeableleader.
2. So that you and your fellow leaders all follow the same Boy Scouts of America policies and procedures.
3. This course is one of three necessary to be considered “trained”.
There is no charge for this training. Please bring a lunch and any snacks to help keep you comfortable throughout the day.
If you wish to attend, please notify either Betty Bohlander or Dale Squier via telephone or email. Thanks very much!
Betty Phone: 630-466-4619 Email: scoutsbmb@ yahoo.com
Dale Phone: 630-554-8657 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Scouters,
Unfortunately we have cancelled the 6th Boy Scout session at CFL this summer. There were only 2 troops signed up. The good news is that due to an overwhelming demand, CFL will be hosting a 4th Webelos Adventure Camp session. This new 4th session will start on Saturday, July 27th and run thru Tuesday, July 30th. Yes, it will cover a weekend just like session 2 – which, by the way, filled up this week and is now closed to new campers. This additional session is already open for online registration.
There will be Zombies!
In addition to defending your Pack from Zombies, earn Activity Badges, Belt Loops, climb high on the climbing wall, or swim and fish on Lake Emrick - one of the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. Challenge yourself and your friends at archery and be the first in 2013 to shoot our NEW air rifles. Come join us at CFL and learn how much fun Boy Scout camp can be! Parents are welcome (if you dare!)
Click Here to sign up for Week #1
Click Here to sign up for Week #3
Click Here to sign up for Week #4
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Prepared for Life
Who: If you are a current or future Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, any leader who works directly with scouts, or an interested Member of the Committee, or anyone interested in learning the basic program for Boy Scouting, you are encouraged to attend. Note: Youth Protection, Outdoor Leadership Skills and this Leader Specific course are required to be considered fully trained for the position of Scoutmaster or Scoutmaster Assistant and to wear the "Trained" patch.
What : Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training
Where: Plowman’s Park, 48 W 508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock, IL 60511
When :
Part l: Sunday, August 11, 7-9 p.m. MANDATORY
Part ll: Friday, August 16 - Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 (rain, shine or snow)
Arrive 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Depart about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday
Cost:
$20.00/ person Early Bird Registration (on or before Aug. 11). $30.00 after August 11, 2012. You must attend Part l because you will be divided into patrols for menu and equipment planning. Patrols will be providing (buying) and cooking their own food. Please bring money (~$15) to the Sunday patrol meeting for patrol food.
Why:
Satisfactory completion of this course is required for all Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Coaches to be certified as “Trained” and is recommended for anyone wishing to take Wood Badge training. Those who should attend include Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Coaches, Committee Members, Organizational Representatives, or anyone interested in learning basic outdoor camping skills. Emphasis will be placed upon learning the following skills:
Campsite Selection; Leave No Trace Camping; Tents; Ropes: Whipping, Tying & Lashing; Woods Tools: Knife, Camp Saw, and Axe; Finding Your Way: Map & Compass Reading; Plant Identification; Animal Identification; Fires: Site Selection & Building; Cooking; Backpacking & Hiking Techniques: Packs & Footwear.
If you wish to attend, please notify either Betty Bohlander or Dale Squier via telephone or email. Thanks very much!
Betty Phone: 630-466-4619 Email: scoutsbmb@ yahoo.com
Dale Phone: 630-554-8657 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT)
Thunderbird National Youth Leader Training, is a seven day outdoor training conference for youth leaders, which supports the Scoutmaster's or Crew Advisor's responsibility for training junior leaders. It is conducted by the Council Training Committee using a syllabus that was developed by the Boy Scouts of America. Leadership requires vision, goals and planning. Through presentations and positive experiences in goal setting, planning and problem solving, participants learn how to set a clear course toward realizing their team and individual visions, and then begin to put themselves in the center of those pictures of future success.
WHO MAY ATTEND: Participants must be registered Scouts in a Troop Team or Crew, 13 years old by January 1, 2013, be First Class rank or higher (For Members of Troops or Teams), serve in a leadership position, and have long term camping experience. Since the conference will take place in a camp setting, the Scouts should have skills in camping hiking, and cooking.
When: June 16-22, 2013
Where: BSA Adventure Camp, Rochelle, IL
Cost: $250.00 is due on or before May 18th, 2013. After May 18th the cost is $275.00.
Course Director: George Kunkel
Asst. Course Director: Tom Brooks
Co-ordinator: Mike Thomas
Annual Health & Medical Record - Replaces all prior Medical & Health Forms
Register for National Youth Leadership Training
(You must register online, but may pay online or at our Scout Shops)
Prospective attendees must be recommended by their unit leader. Unit Leader contact information is required in the registration.
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Outdoorsman Webelos Activity Pin
When: Friday-Saturday May 17th-18th, 2013 (Friday 6pm to Saturday 4pm)
Where: Plowman’s Park – Big Rock
Cost: April 2 to May 17, 2013: $30.00
An adult must attend with each Scout – NO TAG ALONGS!
Reservations must be made online at www.threefirescouncil.org.
Payments may be made online or at either Scout Shop
Bring your tent, sleeping bag, flashlight and camp chair. Coffee drinkers, bring your mug! Eat dinner before you co me on Friday. We will have a great campfire program followed by a cracker barrel (snack) and even provide food for breakfast and lunch on Saturday! Every person attending (both youth and adult) MUST turn in a copy of section A and B of the 2012 BSA Health and Medical Record at check in.
For more information contact:
Steve or Loree Thompson 630-551-4394 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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