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Welcome to the web site for Boy Scout Troop 57!  We hope you find the site useful for learning more about our Troop!  Stop by often to get information about activities and upcoming events. We are chartered in the Tall Grass District of the Des Plaines Valley Council by St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, Illinois.  Click here to learn more about our Troop.

Last updated ... December 05, 2011

Announcements

Remember EVERYONE now needs an updated medical form each year.  This means a form with a doctors exam no older than July 1, 2010 for camp in 2011.  Note..BSA has changed the forms...again. 

Check out the Schedule site for the latest updates and activities.

Photos from the 12/3/11 Urban Hike.  We got a tour of the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.

 

 

Quick Updates

Merit Badge

 Counselors needed,

With several adults moving on to new endeavors, we need new merit badge counselors. 

Requirements are...an interest in helping Scouts, general knowledge of the subject of the merit badge, one time completion of a Merit Badge counselor class, and completion of on-line Youth Protection Training (YPT) every two years.  If we get several adults, council will come to us to train us.  We especially need counselors for the Eagle Required Merit Badges.  Camping, Environmental Science, Communications, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Swimming. 


 

  • Parents!  Looking for a way to become more involved in Troop activities?  Want to help shape how the Troop addresses the needs of your son and all the other scouts?  Here are a few ideas...
          ---> Join the Troop Committee
          ---> Participate in Boards of Review for rank advancements
          ---> Become an Assistant Scoutmaster
          ---> Come up with a troop fundraising idea (Contact the fundraising chair, Joe Mihalko)
          ---> Come along on a campout or other activity (moms and dads are always welcome!)
          ---> Become a merit badge counselor
          ---> Suggest outing opportunities

    There are many ways you can help out!  You'll probably have fun doing it and get to know your son a little better at the same time!  Contact one of the scout leaders for additional information...

     

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