Boy Scout Troop 273, Vernon Hills IL

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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.

Pancake Breakfast Planning Meeting

Posted on Apr 13 2025 - 5:32am

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Thanks to the scouts and adults who shared their valuable time in making the pancake breakfast a success! It was great to see scouts serving for this important event.

Lock-in April

Posted on Apr 5 2025 - 10:05pm

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Pancake Breakfast- WE NEED YOU

Posted on Mar 22 2025 - 8:51pm

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It is that time of year where the troop plans the big event to draw in the community, have fun, and raise money for the troop- Pancake Breakfast!!! PLC decided to go back to the breakfast this year on April 12th. Participation from scouts and parents is needed to pull this off. Every parent! Please contact our committee chair, Jeff Chang, at committeechair@troop273vh.net.

Summer Camp Details

Posted on Feb 15 2025 - 9:22am

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We’re excited for an unforgettable summer camp experience in the Northwoods of Wisconsin! Scouts will have the opportunity to build their skills, sleep under the stars, and find adventure at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation. The camp offers fantastic program areas, including Aquatics, Ecology-Conservation, Shooting Sports, and more.

Seabase 2026 Survey

Posted on Jan 11 2025 - 9:23pm

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Hello Troop,

We are doing a survey of adults and scouts to see what the level of interest is in going to Sea Base in 2026. If you are interested in going, then rank the adventures below (1-17) with 1 being your first choice and send your choices back to me and Mrs. Chang (sanichol@sbcglobal.net) by 9 p.m. on Monday, January 13. For some of the trips we would sleep in air conditioned (AC) facilities, but for others we would sleep on an island/ship without AC.

NEW Scouting America Registration Renewal Process has begun!!

Posted on Nov 2 2024 - 11:03pm

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Attention!!!New Process! Renewals will NO longer be processed at troop recharter in the fall. Adult leaders and youth members will be individually responsible for their renewals. This is a process change we communicated back in February and has now taken effect.