Troop 46 Blog

March 2026 Rock Climbing Campout

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:21:29 GMT

March 2026 Rock Climbing Camp Out

1-13-2026 to 1-15-2026

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The weather was cold, but the food was delicious. Here one of the scouts is showing off a breakfast quiche prepared over a fire in a Dutch oven.

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January 24 Campout - Winter K1

Tue, 07 May 2024 01:13:27 GMT

January 2024 - Winter / K1 Campout

1-26-2024 to 1-28-2024

On the weekend of January 26, 2024, Troop 46 did winter camping at Blackwell Forest Preserve. The campground was nice with all the trees and a blanket of snow. The temperatures were above normal, and the snow was beginning to melt. We did our best to remove snow from under and around our tent openings.

We built fires to keep ourselves warm due to the cold and wet. We also used the open fires for cooking. This was a challenging campout, and we all learned a lot. The warm weather quickly melted the snow and created a lot of mud. Keeping tents and our equipment clean and dry was not easy. I proud that nearly every member of our troop stayed through the weekend. It was definitely a camping trip to remember.

The weather was cold, but the food was delicious. Here one of the scouts is showing off a breakfast quiche prepared over a fire in a Dutch oven.

We took a hike up Mount Hoy at Blackwell. It’s about a gain of 180 feet. We had a great view of the surrounding Warrenville area. It was a great hike and a good opportunity to get away from our muddy campsite.

After packing up our gear, heading home, and showering, we all met up for racing at K1 in Addison, IL. The cars there are really fast, and everyone had a great time racing the curvy course.

January 24 Service Project

Tue, 07 May 2024 01:06:34 GMT

January 2024 - Church Service Project

1-21-2024

Sunday, January 24 of 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn, Troop 46 shoveled snow out of the church courtyard. Nearly 20 of us turned out to help. Everyone worked hard and we had a good time. We kept warm and for our hard work we got pizza. We enjoyed doing a favor for the First Presbyterian Church.

December 23 Campout - Submarine

Mon, 06 May 2024 21:24:34 GMT

October 2023 - Dark Sky Campout

12-15-2023 to 12-17-2023

For our December 2023 outing, Troop 46 spent the night on the USS Cobia which is stationed at the Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He USS Cobia battled in World War II and served in the Pacific. During her service, she sank 13 Japanese vessels. We toured the ship and slept onboard the first night. On the second night of the outing we stayed in a cabin and watched the movie Hunt for Red October which was about a Soviet submarine crew trying to defect to the US in a silent submarine. We also had time for games and rank advancements.

We all got to take turns going into the torpedo tubes. We would climb up, slide in, and then the tour guide would shut the door. Once the door closed, it was perfectly silent and totally dark.

Our tour guide gave us the opportunity to visit the control room and learn how to use the controls. We each took turns at each station.

After spending the night on the ship, we had a chance to tour the submarine topside and tour the museum. The maritime museum has all types of ships, and many were made in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It was a mild day for December and we were able to spend quite a bit of time checking out the guns on the ship.

We all took turn sitting in the guuner’s chair and got to experience what it was like to use submarine weaponry.

November 23 Campout - Fall Classic

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:50:43 GMT

November 2023 - Fall Classic Campout

11-10-2023 to 11-12-2023

On the weekend of November 10-12, Troop 46 celebrated our Fall Classic at Big Timber in Elgin, IL. We arrived around 7 PM and setup our tents. It was a big open area, and it was a great space to play capture the flag, practice skits, and so much more.

After we finished setting up our tents, we had pizza and played games. We played risk, exploding kittens and poker. We also had time to enjoy drinking hot cocoa with chocolate spoons.

The next day we worked on rank advancements and played fox and the hound. We built a campfire and whittled sticks for cooking hotdogs over the open fire. We fixed our dogs with all the trimmings and tater tots. It was a perfect lunch for a perfect afternoon. The weather was amazing.

The Fall Classic is one of the few campouts that the adult leaders cook for the scouts. The pork shoulders smoked all night and well into the next day in the Big Green Eggs.

A big thank you to all the adults who cooked. A special thanks to the Scarpellis' and Ciskes' for their leadership in preparing the food. For dinner we had smoked pork shoulder, smoked turkey, mashed smoked sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, corn pudding, stuffing, salads and many desserts brought by the guests.

We had about 115 people at the Fall Classic dinner. The Scouts were joined by their families along with guest Cub Scouts and their parents. We kicked things off with a few presentations led by our Scouts, and then we had an amazing meal.

Before our guests arrived, we prepared for the retiring of the colors (flags). You must separate the white stripes, red stripes, and the blue section. Once these sections are separated, they cease to be American flags.

After dinner we all walked down to the fire bowl. We began with skits. Each patrol presented the skit they practiced earlier in the day. We got a lot of chuckles. When the skits were over, the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) led us in a ceremony to begin retiring the colors (flags). The ceremony concludes with us burning the colors (torn stripes and stars) we prepared earlier that day.

According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

October 23 Campout - Dark Sky

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:49:15 GMT

October 2023 - Dark Sky Campout

10-13-2023 to 10-15-2023

On the weekend of October 13-15, Troop 46 had a Dark Sky Campout at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, IL. The weather was forecasted to be very rainy. We were concerned that the rain would ruin our chance to see the stars. We selected the weekend because it was in the middle of the Orionids meteor shower, there was no moon, and there was a solar eclipse. It was important to time this with no moon for the brightest viewing of the stars.

We picked a good, safe spot to setup our tents. There were a lot of beautiful fall colors, and the grounds had a lot of open space. There was a nice, easy-access trail to enter the woods where we built shelters.

We arrived at the campgrounds at 8:30 PM and setup in light rain. The forecast called for a chance of clear skies between 2 AM and 4 AM. We set alarms to wake up at 2 AM. When we got up the stars were bright and incredible. The troop spotted 7 meteors and viewed the stars for about an hour before going back to our tents. We slept in until 7 AM, rather than our typical morning start at 6 AM.

The next morning, we setup rain flies so we could keep dry during our meals and skill reviews. The weather was cool and somewhat rainy. It was perfect for setting up rain flies, playing in the woods, and building structures using branches and lashing. We got a lot of practice in on lashings, especially on bowline knots and taut line knots.

The forest was filled with vines and lots of great building materials for temporary structures. Our troop built two structures. One was a lean-to and another used poles and lashings. For the lean-to, we peeled bark from fallen trees to create shingles for our structure.

The patrols had a good time practicing outdoor meal preparation. Some lessons were learned, and some good food was prepared. Not every meal was perfect, but we are making progress.

This is a good example of how our campsites appear. A chuck box and stove from one of the patrols is on the right. On the left is the KP table where we clean up after meals according to the KP method. Our tents are situated on high ground safely away from dead trees or loose limbs, and we are close enough to the out houses…but not too close if you know what I mean.

August 22 Campout - Canoe Trip

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:51:21 GMT

August 2022 - Canoe Trip Campout

08-05-2022 to 08-07-2022

On the weekend of August 5-7, Troop 46 had a canoe campout on the Wisconsin River from Gotham, WI to Boscobel, Wisconsin. The weather was great, here we are loading up the canoe a Gotham Landing.

Everyone was amazed on how much gear, fire wood, water, food the canoes could hold.

We started on Friday afternoon and paddle for about 3 hour and found our first island to set up camp.

It was great, we had lots of room for everyone to spread out.

So much so that a great game of football was played.

Yes there was cell phone coverage, so the dad’s could check in with there wives. Foil packs were the dinner for the night.

Clearly no one was having a great time.

Day two we packed up again.

SM Boyd put a sail on his Kayak.

On second day, we stopped at a couple landings. At the first one, we refilled water and at the second we got ice cream.

On the second island we found a cove, that was a great swimming hole.

We set up buddy tags,

And then everyone had a great time swimming. Thanks for our lifeguards, here Mr. Turner takes a turn.

Later that night a storm came thru, and it got a little windy.

But our spirits remained high

Sunday morning, we all were still a bit wet, as the rain lingered off and on, but everyone made it to final landing

Committee Chair Mr. Williams and SM Boyd decided to jump into the photo. What a great trip.

July 22 High Adventure - Summit

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:57:05 GMT

July 2022 - High Adventure

Summit Bechtel Reserve

07-17-2022 to 07-24-2022

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June 22 Summer Camp - Owasippe

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:42:41 GMT

June 2022 - Summer Camp

Camp Blackhawk at Owasippe Scout Reservation

06-25-2022 to 07-02-2022

During the summer of 2022, Troop 46 returned to Camp Blackhawk. We like this camp because it has a great waterfront. We really like swimming in the lake, sailing, the iceberg, all the canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards and for the older scouts, water skiing, running power boats and tubing. We also eat in a cool dining hall. They have a great 1 ^st year program, tons of merit badges for scouts in the middle and for older scouts they offer the motor boats, ATV’s, and other adventures which are really cool.

Arriving at camp and checking out the all-important bulletin boards. Once we get there the SM sets up the troop board. This helps us know were we need to be all week, as well as duty rosters and waiter schedules for the dinning hall.

Wall tents and rain fly’s set up. In our campsite, we sleep in wall tents with cots. We also set up our patrol flys, so we have places to hang out

The dads. None of this happens without support from the parents. We welcome the parents, they drink coffee and shuttle us to the off-site merit badges, like welding, horsemanship, mt biking, climbing.

During the middle of the week the camp hold a giant Fair

Who knows what this was. An inflatable bouncy, that shot tennis balls at you. Then you had to wear a helmet, battle another scout. It was a ton of fun

Later we all got a great BBQ Dinner at the Fair

Every day, we got some down time, and we could rest back at camp. Here we are chilling and practicing Flag’s ceremonies.

Every night the Patrol Leader Council (PLC) would meet with SM Boyd and discuss the day’s events and plan for tomorrow.

All this work worn out the parents, here they are again having some quiet time. They needed a lot of rest.

What’s cool about Camp Blackhawk, Owasippe is that there is something for everyone, even the older scouts. Here are three SPL’s, three Eagle candidates, all from the same Cub Scout Pack having a great time.

During the week, there is a competition between Troops called the Camp Cup. We are the defending champions.

Everybody was needed to solve a clue during the competition.

Scout Masters also got involved in the competition with a belly flop contest at the water front. Greybeard made his return for Troop 46 and did not disappoint.

For camp wide events, we would gather at the waterfront in front of the dining hall.

Meanwhile over at the fire bowl, the 1 ^st years are getting a talk from a McHenry County Police Chief on Civics

Afterwards they proudly displayed their certificates

Each meal was in the dining hall. This was always fun. As camp staff would sing and lead us in chants.

Here another table of our troop

Here is an early morning photo of the Waterfront, it is a great lake to play in

This year a bunch of our dads worked to repair and assemble a racing sailboat “the Wild Cat” . Camp staff was thrilled.

Each evening we had formal flag ceremony, and we would wear our Class A uniforms.

Staff also had Wild opening and closing campfires

Every troop got a chance to preform skits. Can you name this one?

Then later we were award a banner for being one of the best troops in camp. Here is SPL Nate (black shirt) accepting the Baden Powell Award for Troop 46

Sadly, the week went by fast. Here we are all dressed and ready to leave to come back Home.

May 22 Campout - Advancement

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:27:54 GMT

May 2022 - Advancement Campout

05-20-2022 to 05-22-2022

Prior to Summer camp we like to have a campout to help first year scout get ready. The older scouts work advancement with the younger Scouts and then we have a cooking competition between the patrols. The meals are outstanding. This year we attended Rock Cut State Park

Lakeside camping, is always great here.

It is always nice to have your tent steps away from nature.

Working some advancement

Each patrol had a station

Lunch is always a highlight

Afternoon in the Ax yard, earning the Tot’n Chip

Doing the Tenderfoot walk / run for physical fitness

Prepping for Thai Chicken?

And a fancy Dutch oven treat

Some creative lashings for a patrol fly

And a nice place to relax. This has always been a great spot to camp, fish, canoe, hike, bike. We can’t wait till we return.

May 22 - Conservation Project

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:37:19 GMT

May 2022 - Conservation at Lambert Lake

05-07-2022

On May 7 ^th Troop 46 gathered at Lambert Lake in Glen Ellyn to perform some trail improvements. Lambert Lake has been a Troop favorite spot for several years and it is the home for several Eagle projects from our Scouts.

We gather to get our safety brief.

The Scouts jump right in.

While the adults get to tell stories and lean on shovels.

Then there always time for a photo. A great day of spreading mulch. We will be back for more.

April 22 - Pancake Breakfast

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:12:36 GMT

April 2022 - Pancake Breakfast

04-23-2022

Pancakes anyone? On April 23, 2022, Troop 46 resumed having our annual pancake breakfast. This year, we need to relocate the event to the Wheaton VFW. We had hundreds of meals served and the troop got back into the habit and raising some fund to underwrite our campouts

Feeding the patrols before we start.

The SPL checking his list, to be sure we are ready.

We always also have a bake sale.

It was great that the VFW in Wheaton hosted us.

Scouts worked as waiter and took orders and served food.

Plenty of expert help in the kitchen

And plenty of parents pitching in, making for a great event

The event was well attended, and the troop got back to some good old fashion fund raising. We plan to return the event to 1 ^st Presbyterian in 2023. We hope to see you there.

April 22 Campout - Annual Planning

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:48:22 GMT

April 2022 - Annual Planning Campout

04-08-2022 to 04-10-2022

February was Troop 46's Annual Planning campout. It was held at Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris, IL.

Each scout is encouraged to make a presentation of at least one idea for a monthly camp out. This year there were 21 ideas presented to the Troop. After all presentations were made, each scout voted for their top 3 ideas. The ideas with the most votes form the basis for the next years activities.

A flag football game broke out at lunch

Both scouts and adults ate well this campout.

March 22 Campout - K1 / Indy 500

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:19:05 GMT

March 2022 - K1 / Indy 500 Campout

03-18-2022 to 03-20-2022

For the March campout, Troop 46 traveled to Indianapolis for K1 racing and tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Camp was at Franklin Levering Cary Camp in Layette, IN.

Saturday began with a tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Museum

AThe Troop got to stand on and kiss the historic track!

After a driven tour of the track everyone enjoy a self guided tour of the amazing museum.

After lunch and a quick ice cream stop they headed to the K1 Racing facility. Where they were greeted by the No. 19 Dale Coyne Racing BSA Indy car in the foyer.

Anticipations ran high and after a safety briefing Troop 46 hit the track in two different heats.

There were a few caution flags flown and loose part or two removed from the track

Winners got to take the protium

The rainy weather cleared for a great sunrise Sunday morning

February 22 - Klondike

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:59:33 GMT

February 2022 - Klondike

02-05-2022

Troop 46 Wins First Place out of 60 other patrols

On February 5, Troop 46 participated in their Council’s Klondike Derby. Klondike is a one-day winter competition of Scout demonstrating their Scouting skills. Last year Troop 46 had one of their best finishes ever (3rd place) and have been looking to have another good showing this year.

It’s always good to have parent participation. Without them, Klondike wound not have happened.

Troop 46 pulled together, made a plan, and thought the problems through.

Lunch that day was prepared by Mr Scarpelli

The Wolf patrol worked out a problem, and built a flagpole.

The guys got their flagpole completed.

The Wolf patrol wins best out of 60 patrols.

Troop 46 wins Klondike this year!!! The Award is a 1st Place Blue Ribbon for troop flag!!!!

January 22 Campout - Luge

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:44:21 GMT

January 2022 - Luge campout

01-28-2022 to 01-30-2022

For the January campout, Troop 46 went luging! The Troop traveled to Gerber Scout Reservation near Owasippe Scout Reservation near Muskegon, Michigan and stayed at the Earle Johnson Lodge.

On Saturday morning, it was cold, but the Troop was able to get things started with breakfast. Mr Le and Mr Scarpelli get started on breakfast for the adults.

The Wolf patrol left some things outside out too long, now they are making breakfast with frozen batter.

The Panther and beaver patrols cooked their breakfast also.

On Saturday, some of the Scouts wanted to test out a few sleds before lunch.

The hill they used to sled down was steep. Coming back up the hill was not so easy.

Afterwards, the Troop tried their hand at snow shoeing on the frozen lake near Gerber.

Later on the Troop headed to the Luge track, where they go over the basics of the luge sled.

You steer with your feet but do not look up. You always need to look forward.

After getting the hang of the luge sled, the Troop heads to track and lines up to do the luge run.

While at the track, there were a few races lined up to see who can get the best time going down the track. Troop 46 was determined to get the best times.

Troop 46 won 1 ^st , 2 ^nd , and 3 ^rd Place overall!

Mr Turner of Troop 46 won 3 ^rd Place overall in the adult races.

All of Troop 46 that participated in luging had a great time!

As the sun sets on the cabin, where the Troop stayed, everyone had a great time.

December 21 Campout - Scuba

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 01:03:55 GMT

December 2022 - Scuba Diving Campout

12-10-2021 to 12-12-2021

For the December campout, Troop 46 discovered the thrill of Scuba Diving! While the Troop camped at Wheaton’s Northside Park Girl Scout cabin, they traveled north to visit Sea Level Diving Scuba in Crystal Lake, IL to learn about underwater scuba diving. After setting up camp at the cabin on Friday evening, the Troop headed to Discover Scuba Saturday AM after breakfast. Upon arrival, the Troop had to wait for all paperwork checks.

Upon everything being cleared, they headed to the classroom to begin scuba training.

After some review in the classroom, the Troop meet with the dive instructors to cover some of the basics with the scuba gear. They covered all of the important aspects the scuba gear and its functions.

The Troop was fitted with scuba gear, and reviewed how all the equipment worked with the scuba instructors.

They reviewed the mask check, as well as how to check the scuba gear while in the water.

As well as a buoyancy vest check while all scuba gear is being worn.

After the buoyancy vest check, the Troop was ready to go the next steps in learning about scuba diving.

The moved from the shallow end of the pool to the deeper end, learning what to do and what not to do when scuba diving.

In the end, Troop 46 had a great time learning the basics and functions of scuba diving at Sea Level Diving Scuba. Everyone gave the All OK underwater signal to approve of the adventure.

Afterwards, Troop 46 headed back to the cabin in Wheaton to cook their meals. Patrol method coking was employed and everyone ate well.

As the evening progressed, Troop 46 enjoyed board games and comradery as they always do.

November 21 Campout - Thanksgiving Classic

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:37:16 GMT

November 2021 - Thanksgiving Classic Campout

11-12-2021 to 11-14-2021

On November 12 to 14, 2021, Troop 46 went to Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL to hold their yearly Thanksgiving Classic campout. They immediately started setting up their tents when they arrived at the Camp Big Timber; it was cold approximately 25 degrees Fahrenheit. They were instructed by one of the friendly rangers about the area, and afterwards decided to head to bed.

The next day, Saturday, they checked out the spacious lodge and hung around inside playing card games, practicing skits and prepping for the dinner that was to come later that night.

Many parents and families came out to partake in the dinner the scouts had set up.

The food that was prepared for everyone was smoked turkey, pulled pork, and a variety of other delicious goods, all made by Mr. and Mrs. Ciske, and deserts were brought by the families who came.

Afterwards to finish off the night, they had everyone go to the firebowl to watch the scouts perform skits and retire flags.

On Sunday, the scouts woke up to cold winds the made it difficult to stand outside, but regardless they still managed to take down their tents successfully. The scouts next took down everything inside the lodge, which didn’t take as long since it was indoors. Afterwards, they were finished and ready to go back home, so they circled up outside and went around to say what everyone liked and disliked about the campout, and started the drive back to Glen Ellyn.

October 21 Campout - Rockets

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:10:43 GMT

October 2021 - Rocket Campout

10-08-2021 to 10-10-202

Eyes to the Sky!

For the October campout, Troop 46 when to the Richard Bong Recreational Area in Kenosha WI to launch rockets which they made. Each Scout had the opportunity to create their own rocket and launch it. On Friday night when Troop 46 arrived at the campsite, each patrol setup their tents in their respective areas.

On Saturday after all had breakfast, the Troop gathered their rockets and headed to the launch site. On the same weekend, a rocket club was there launching their rockets in the launch area. The Troop got to see and experience the rocket club launch their rockets.

The Troop gathered their things and prepped their rockets. Before rockets could be launched, each rocket needed register and get permission to launch. There was a wait line to launch rockets.

The Troop lined up their rockets on a launching pad, and waited their turn.

In the meantime, they got to observe other rockets launch.

Some of the rockets didn’t launch so well, while others soared to the sky.

Overall everyone had fun with building and launching their rockets, with most of them having successfully launched.

October Campout - Rockets

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:11:22 GMT

Rockets Big and Small

In October, we launched rockets at the Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Wisconsin. There was an organization there that is dedicated to launching high power rockets and we did it with them. Some of the members had huge rockets. We waited until they left to do our own thing with our experimental rockets that some of us created.

September Campout - Warren Dunes

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:38:32 GMT

Warren Dunes 09-17-2021 to 09-19-2021

For the September campout, Troop 46 went to the Warren Dunes where they learned how to orienteer. On the night when we arrived at our campsite, we immediately started setting up our tents, conversed with each other, and went to our tents to end the day.

The next day, we all had breakfast and we got ready to go on an orientation course created by the adults. We were put into small groups and were taught how to use a compass and map so we could navigate the course.

The course contained many points of the dunes in which we had to climb and hike up to. Most scouts only got halfway through their map locations they had to go to until we decided to take a break for lunch.

Once we finished having lunch, we went split the troop into 2 groups and went on a five-mile hike around the dunes, which allowed most of the younger scouts to get their requirement signed off.

Afterwards, we came back to the campsite, got the sand out of our shoes and ended the day making patrol dinners and desserts.

On Sunday morning, we made breakfast, packed up our tents and gear, did thorns & roses, and began the long ride back to Glen Ellyn.

August Campout - The Forge

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:52:27 GMT

The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, Lemont IL

On 8/13 to 8/15, Troop 46 camped out at Greene Valley campsite 1, and went to a high adventure-climbing course called The Forge in Lemont, IL where we got to climb up all their courses and then had lunch there.

When we came back to camp we all decided to play capture the flag after we ate dinner.

The Forge was a wonderful place with many nice people and we all hoped to come back again for another campout in the future.

Summer Camp 2021

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:44:39 GMT

Summer Camp 2021

A majority of the Troop went to Owasippe Scout Reservation, located in Twin Lake, Michigan, from 06/26/2021 to 07/03/2021, for summer camp. The Camp staff provided food for every meal, and we dined in a large tent behind the dining hall. We setup camp at Camp Blackhawk, were we had to share an outhouse with a few other campsites.

Unfortunately, there was an infestation of gypsy moth caterpillars at camp. They were everywhere, eating all the leaves from the trees.

On 6/27 we had our swim test and orientation of camp. Breakfast was dry foods, hamburgers for lunch, and a lasagna for dinner at the dining hall. Fire bowl was in the evening with skits performed by camp staff.

On 6/28, we had a modest eggs, sausage, and hash browns for breakfast, soft shell tacos for lunch, and gyros with sweet potato fries for dinner. We began work on our Merit Badges as our week of summer camp began. The adult leaders entered a cooking competition that had to have an orange or orange flavoring in the food. Mr Scarpelli entered the contest representing Troop 46 with a chicken-onion-orange zest meal made in Dutch oven. Unfortunately, Mr Scarpelli’s delicious meal did not win. (Booooo)

One event was a scoutmaster belly flop competition that Mr. Boyd dressed up as a pirate named Greybeard. Unfortunately, we did not win that contest, but all participants had fun.

On 6/29 we had French toast and bacon for breakfast, hot dogs and fries for lunch, and turkey “coins” and potatoes for dinner. We continued working on Merit Badges. Troop 46 wins the Dixie cup boiling water contest.

On 6/30, we had potatoes and biscuits for breakfast (yuk), chicken salad wraps for lunch, and beef with mashed potatoes for dinner. We continued working on Merit Badges. Although we lost the fur trader competition, Troop 46 was in the lead to win the Camp Cup.

On 7/1, we egg and cheese omelets for breakfast, sub sandwiches for lunch, and hamburgers with beans for dinner. Everyone continued their work on Merit Badges. Although we won the balloon toss competition, we found out that our score for the Camp Cup shifted by one point, which put us in second place.

On 7/2, we had egg muffin sandwiches with sausage for breakfast, ham and cheese sandwiches for lunch, and beef stew and apple turnovers for dinner. Everyone completed their Merit Badge work, and we had Fire bowl that evening. Troop 46 performed Bobo the Monkey skit at Fire bowl.

Daily we observed the flag ceremony in the morning and evening, and on 7/2 Troop 46 participated in the flag lowering ceremony.

There were plenty of Merit Badges awarded as well as partials given. Troop 46 came out on top and won the Camp Cup.

All who attended summer camp at Owasippe Scout Reservation enjoyed the experience.

May Court of Honor

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:34:13 GMT

Scouts Recognized for Their Achievements

On Monday, May 24th, 2021, Troop 46 recognized Scouts and Scouters for their accomplishments Since the prior Court of Honor. Three Scouts earned their next rank, many Scouts earned Merit Badges and nine Scouts and Scouters were called out as candidates for the Order of the Arrow, the BSA Honor Society. Photos from the event can be found here .

Troop 46 Blog

March 2026 Rock Climbing Campout

March 2026 Rock Climbing Camp Out

1-13-2026 to 1-15-2026

January 24 Campout - Winter K1

January 2024 - Winter / K1 Campout

1-26-2024 to 1-28-2024

January 24 Service Project

January 2024 - Church Service Project

1-21-2024

December 23 Campout - Submarine

October 2023 - Dark Sky Campout

12-15-2023 to 12-17-2023

November 23 Campout - Fall Classic

November 2023 - Fall Classic Campout

11-10-2023 to 11-12-2023

October 23 Campout - Dark Sky

October 2023 - Dark Sky Campout

10-13-2023 to 10-15-2023

August 22 Campout - Canoe Trip

August 2022 - Canoe Trip Campout

08-05-2022 to 08-07-2022

July 22 High Adventure - Summit

July 2022 - High Adventure

Summit Bechtel Reserve

07-17-2022 to 07-24-2022

June 22 Summer Camp - Owasippe

June 2022 - Summer Camp

Camp Blackhawk at Owasippe Scout Reservation

06-25-2022 to 07-02-2022

May 22 Campout - Advancement

May 2022 - Advancement Campout

05-20-2022 to 05-22-2022

May 22 - Conservation Project

May 2022 - Conservation at Lambert Lake

05-07-2022 ﻿

April 22 - Pancake Breakfast

April 2022 - Pancake Breakfast

04-23-2022 ﻿

April 22 Campout - Annual Planning

April 2022 - Annual Planning Campout

04-08-2022 to 04-10-2022 ﻿

March 22 Campout - K1 / Indy 500

March 2022 - K1 / Indy 500 Campout

03-18-2022 to 03-20-2022 ﻿

February 22 - Klondike

February 2022 - Klondike

02-05-2022

Troop 46 Wins First Place out of 60 other patrols

January 22 Campout - Luge

January 2022 - Luge campout

01-28-2022 to 01-30-2022

December 21 Campout - Scuba

December 2022 - Scuba Diving Campout

12-10-2021 to 12-12-2021

November 21 Campout - Thanksgiving Classic

November 2021 - Thanksgiving Classic Campout

11-12-2021 to 11-14-2021

October 21 Campout - Rockets

October 2021 - Rocket Campout

10-08-2021 to 10-10-202

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Eyes to the Sky!

October Campout - Rockets

Rockets Big and Small

September Campout - Warren Dunes

Warren Dunes 09-17-2021 to 09-19-2021

August Campout - The Forge

The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, Lemont IL

Summer Camp 2021

Summer Camp 2021

May Court of Honor

Scouts Recognized for Their Achievements

05-07-2022

04-23-2022

04-08-2022 to 04-10-2022

03-18-2022 to 03-20-2022