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Troop 93 works with Ancient Oaks Foundation to clear Kuechmann Arboretum

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Troop 93 feels strongly that it is important to preserve the natural areas in and around Lake Zurich.  We are honored to work with Ancient Oaks Foundation in the creation of the Kuechmann Kove playscape.  Removal of buckthorn and other invasive weeds will allow native plants to repopulate the area, attracting birds and butterflies back to the area.   It also provides more area for children to enjoy nature... Continue reading
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Troop 93 and Ancient Oaks Foundation Work Together to Preserve Lake Zurich’s Natural Areas

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Troop 93 encourages scouts at all levels to organize and lead service projects. In September, Lucas S. scheduled a special workday with the Ancient Oaks Foundation.  AOF had long wanted to clear out the west side of Lions Drive to open up the view of the marsh.  Lucas and the Troop accepted the challenge and went to work.  Several hours later, most of the weedy and invasive species... Continue reading
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Summer Camp 2020 – Troop 93 Attends Ed Bryant Scout Reservation

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Each year Troop 93 selects a new and unique summer camp to attend.  In 2018, the troop attended summer camp at Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  In 2019, the troop attended Camp L.E. Philips Scout Reservation in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. In 2020, the Troop attended Ed Bryant Scout Reservation.  EBSR is known as the Sea Base of the North for good reason. ... Continue reading
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Scout Earns the Shoot! Nova Award

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Scouts can earn a number of awards as they work toward the Eagle Scout rank.  The Nova Awards program incorporates learning with cool activities and exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). These activities and associated awards stimulate interest in STEM-related fields, and show how these subjects appear in everyday life and the world around us. This summer, Lucas S. earned the Shoot! Nova Award.  Shoot! is... Continue reading
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Scouts Aid Canoers in Storm

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Each year, Mrs. Gulledge of Troop 93 organizes a canoe trip on the Wisconsin River.  This summer, an unexpected storm suddenly sprang up.  The scouts quickly helped other canoers move to the shoreline and secured their canoes. During the storm, two capsized canoes were seen in the middle of the river with the canoeists trying to hold on to the ends.  The scouts sprang into action and went... Continue reading
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Troop 93 Holds Zoom Meetings

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Due to the Covid pandemic Troop 93 began holding meetings and virtual outings via Zoom in March.  During these Zoom meetings, the Scouts worked on various skills including first aid, knot tying, map and compass, and personal safety.  The Scouts also worked on various merit badges including Cooking, Family Life, Personal Management, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the Community.  The highlights of... Continue reading
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Troop 93 – High Adventure for ALL Ages

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It is Troop 93’s belief and goal that Scouts of all ages get the opportunity for high adventure activities.  That is why they select a different summer camp every year and ensure that the camp provides both high adventure and typical summer camp activities. In addition to summer camp, the troop incorporates high adventure activities in as many outings as possible.  In 2019, those activities included snow skiing,... Continue reading
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Congratulations Jacob Morales – Eagle Scout

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December 21, 2019   For his Eagle project, Jacob Morales built 12 bat houses and installed them on six 20 foot poles in the Kuechmann Arboretum.  He chose this project to raise awareness of the importance of bats in the environment.  The project was funded through donations at a local heritage event, saving significant funding for the park district. Continue reading
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Congratulations Matthew Tomaszewski – Eagle Scout

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December 21, 2019 Congratulations Matthew Tomaszewski on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Matthew Tomaszewski’s Eagle Scout project consisted of building 70 bluebird house kits for the Leave No Child Inside’s KidFest.  He managed volunteers as they built the bird house kits and trained the scouts in his troop on how to guide the children as they built the bird houses.  He... Continue reading
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Two Scouts Earn the Mile Swim Award

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  During summer camp, two of our young scouts accomplished the incredible feat of swimming a mile and earning the Mile Swim award.  Wow!  Congratulations Owen I. and Charlie G. Continue reading
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