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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.

Shane Davidock’s Eagle

Posted on Feb 9 2025 - 9:45pm

Please join Shane Davidock to acknowledge his accomplishments in getting his Eagle court of honor. He will be celebrating on March 9th at 2 PM at Christ Lutheran Church. 

Snow Tubing Canceled

Posted on Feb 8 2025 - 11:53pm

In lieu of snow tubing, please fill out the survey for a skiing event Presidents Day weekend. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-DzIO7DQYkaggdm1ljLYA1WEtDyJhEjuB-9MzfpJQMCRntw/viewform?usp=header

Nuclear Science Merit Badge Opportunity

Posted on Jan 31 2025 - 5:44am

UW-Madison is offering a Nuclear Science Merit Badge workshop on Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, March 8 from 10AM to 4 PM. This full-day event offers different stations where scouts will learn about radiation, radiation safety, and careers in nuclear energy. A tour of the UW Nuclear Reactor Lab will also be included for all participants. Cost is $15 for the workshop, plus travel.

Feed my starving children: serving opportunity with OA

Posted on Jan 11 2025 - 9:24pm

Join The Order of the Arrow at Feed My Starving Children!

Join your fellow OA members for some late Holiday season Cheerful Service to our world community. 

Seabase 2026 Survey

Posted on Jan 11 2025 - 9:23pm

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.netby 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

 

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.