Camping
“A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in a meeting room.”
-Robert Bayden-Powell
Outdoor adventure is the lifeblood of Scouting and supports our aim to inspire a lifelong love of nature and conservation.
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Monthly campouts- From Wisconsin caves to WWII reenactments, we plan regular 1-2 night campouts throughout the midwest, typically within 1-3 hours of River Forest.
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Ed Bryant Scout Reservation- An annual week-long summer adventure in central Wisconsin is a cornerstone event where Scouts thrive among a multitude of excellent options available to them!
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National High Adventure Bases Four idyllic locations across the country where we take advantage of some of the most scenic and demanding opportunities that Scouting has to offer. These treks require advance planning and are scheduled according to Troop interest and available adult support.
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Summit Bechtal Reserve, West Virginia
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Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico
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Sea Base, Florida Keys
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Northern Tier, Minnesota
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Meetings
Our twice-monthly meetings are hosted by Grace Lutheran School in River Forest, where we plan and review activities. Scouts benefit from each other's experience while focusing on rank advancements, merit badges, fun activities and camaraderie.
Service
It’s said that service to others is the rent we pay for our time on Earth. Scouts pay it forward in a multitude of ways in our community, from organizing food drives and keeping our environment clean to honoring America’s service members. Volunteer hours are a critical way to Doing a Good Turn Daily while contributing to each Scout’s rank advancement.
Court of Honor
Troop 4066 hosts a twice-annual ceremony to mark each Scout’s ongoing commitment to achieving every Merit Badge, Rank Advancement and service hour. These Courts of Honor are opportunities for family and community to celebrate every Scout’s growth, achievements and involvement.