CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SCOUTING
2001 to 2011
Welcome to Troop 165
| Welcome to the website for Troop 165, Sycamore District, Blackhawk Area Council. We are chartered by American Legion Post 171, Crystal Lake, IL. We are proud to be one of the most active troops in this area. |
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Scouting is "a game with a purpose". Our scouts have fun while they are
learning and building character. We emphasize the basics in scouting:
Camping, Cooking, Hiking, First Aid, etc. We are a boy led troop with
active adult participation. Our New scouts (first year) learn the
basics while working on their Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class Rank.
Experienced Scouts (second year) help guide the new scouts and continue
their own advancement. Our high adventure group - The HAG's (aged 13+)
get to try activities that stretch their outdoor skills like canoeing
on the St Croix, Sailing at Devil’s Lake, hiking at Kettle Moraine
State Park, and Horseback Riding at the Chain-O-Lakes. Our High
Adventure treks for our oldest Scouts (14+) take us canoeing in
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada, hiking in New Mexico at
Philmont Scout Ranch, and sailing in the Bahamas. We encourage active
participation of our parents and adult leaders through outings,
fundraisers and service projects in our community. Please check the site often for new updates. |
