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Scout Troop 37 invites kids to candy-themed event
Calling all 4th and 5th graders and older! Get outdoors and have some fun with the Scouts of Troop 37 at this free event.
This year's theme is "Candy Crush SCOUT Saga." The Scouts will be leading participants in candy-themed outdoor activities like first aid, wilderness survival and outdoor cooking. The 2021 event follows last year's outing during which Scouts and participants rescued 'plane crash' survivors in the woods.
Light lunch of Box Oven pizza will be provided. The event will follow Scout Council Covid-protocols and masks will be required for any use of the indoor facilities.
Youth who attend do not need to be in Cub Scouts.
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Please RSVP to the Troop at ArlingtonHeightsTroop37@gmail.com so the leaders can plan for enough supplies.
The event will be on Saturday, September 18 from 12-3pm at Des Plaines Izaak Walton League, 1841 S. River Road, Des Plaines. Parking is available in the circle drive near the ranger house.
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Troop 37 has a 75+ year history and is sponsored by the St. Peter's Lutheran Laymen's League in Arlington Heights. The troop is open to all youth interested in Scouting and currently has members from throughout the northwest suburbs.. In recent years Troop 37 has earned numerous honors including:
- District Troop of the Year
- Most Eagle Scouts in District
- Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold
- Camp Napowan Honor Troop
Troop 37 meets on Monday evenings either outdoors or by Zoom. The troop has campouts once a month with activities including canoeing, hiking, climbing, fishing, caving, skiing and more.
