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Welcome to Troop 273 Vernon Hills, IL

Welcome to Troop 273's Website!

Please see our "Upcoming Events" list on the left side of this page. This shows what our Troop is doing in the near term. Please contact us for more information on any event via the "Contact Us" menu selection to the left.

Our Troop meets Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm at Christ Lutheran Church at 595 Deerpath Dr. in Vernon Hills, IL. We start our meetings in August and finish the scout year in June. Our Patrol Leaders Council meets on the first Thursday of the month.
 
Our Troop has the philosophy that is aligned with traditional scouting ideals. That is to say that the scouting program is to allow scouts to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. We try to follow the three aims of scouting; character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Through weekly meetings and monthly activities/camp-outs, the scouts have a chance to grow into adulthood while learning life skills. The Scout Oath, Law, and Motto are what guides our scouts actions. If you are interested in a scout-led, traditional Scouting program, we welcome you to visit us. Stop by one of our meetings, or contact our Scoutmaster at scoutmaster@troop273vh.org.

January New Year Plan for the troop

Posted on Jan 7 2026 - 11:27pm

Regular troop meetings will start next week. 

Electricity merit badge is this month. Don’t miss out on building an electric motor and other fun activities.  Sign up on the troop website so we can have adequate supplies on hand. There will be a small $5 charge for materials. 

If you have not renewed your membership there is still time. Scouts that renew will be put into a drawing for a great camping related prize.  We will do the drawing for the prize at the first troop meeting this month. 

Troop Apparel

Posted on Dec 18 2025 - 6:30am

 

Be Prepared for Klondike – Troop 273 Winter Gear Available
 

Hello Scouts,

Opportunity: Help a Former Scout Family

Posted on Dec 14 2025 - 11:30am

A former Scout family is asking for some help whether out of town for two weeks and shoveling snow. Please see the message below: 

They’re willing to pay $25 per shoveling trip over a two week period or you may look into this being considered service hours.

Holiday Giving For Our Veterans -

Posted on Dec 10 2025 - 12:55am
Message from Mrs. Tolles:
 
Hi Scouts, 
There's a service opportunity coming up Saturday, December 13th for anyone interested!  Details are below.  

Electricity Merit Badge

Posted on Nov 29 2025 - 8:25pm

New Fun Event- Sign Up!

Posted on Nov 17 2025 - 10:32pm

Register for Cobia Submarine overnight by December 11th.  Sleep in and explore an actual submarine.