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Spring Grove campout always a hit!

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June 2024 Every year the scouts get excited for the Spring Grove campout.  This location is just a short drive from our home church and has a pond that allows the scouts to fish and swim when the weather is nice. Like every campout the scouts are in charge of meal planning, prep, and cooking.  Kabobs on the grill were the choice for the Saturday evening meal.   Continue reading
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Normandy Camporee Day 3 – Normandy American Cemetery and Paris

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April 2024 Day 3 of the Normandy Camporee Normandy American Cemetery Troop 93 had the privilege of participating in the closing ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery.  During the closing ceremony representatives from the local government, US armed forces, Scouts, and other organizations gave speeches discussing the importance of always remembering the sacrifice on D-Day.  Members of the troops in attendance were able to lay a wreath down... Continue reading
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Normandy Camporee Day 2 – Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, La Cambe German Cemetery

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April 2024 Day 2 of the Normandy Camporee Day 2 was a day spent focused on taking in the history of the area.  We took the time to visit Sainte-Mere-Eglise and the Airborne museum, Pointe du Hoc, and La Cambe German Cemetery. Sainte-Mere-Eglise This area is famous for the misdrop of paratroopers that led Private John Steele to get stuck dangling from the pinnacle of the church tower. ... Continue reading
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Normandy Camporee Day 1 – Arrival in France and Omaha Beach

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Transatlantic council and Camporee flags Arrival in France Waiting to fly out View from the campsite. This is Omaha Beach The guys in front of a machine gun bunker on Omaha Beach Omaha Beach April 2024 Day 1 of the Normandy Camporee We left Thursday night and arrived in Paris, France.  From Paris we rented vans and made the 4 hour drive to Omaha beach.  The scouts were... Continue reading
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A wet and chilly weekend at White Pines Forest State Park

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December 2023 Troop 93 spent a chilly weekend outdoor camping at White Pines State Park located in Mt. Morris, IL.  White Pines state park is located in the heart of the Rock River valley, the 385-acre White Pines Forest State Park is the south boundary of the historic Chicago-Iowa Trail.  The park is known for magnificent trees, cliffs, as well as the Spring and Pine creeks passing through... Continue reading
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Campout and Fall Court of Honor at Camp Sol R. Crown celebrates 7 rank advancements, 80 merit badges, and 3 awards

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November 2023 The 2023 fall court of honor was held Sunday afternoon after a campout at Camp Sol R. Crown in Trevor, WI.  The fall court of honor in Troop 93 is always a special time where scouts and families get together to enjoy a Thanksgiving potluck and celebrate the many accomplishments. Since the last court of honor Troop 93 scouts completed 80 merit badges,7 rank advances, and... Continue reading
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Fish-o-Rama!!! Prairie Club delivers yet again

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August 2023 A short drive away and a fully stocked fishing pond makes the Prairie Club in Spring Grove, IL a favorite summer campout.  While camping at Spring Grove scouts usually enjoy time working on their fishing merit badge, swimming, paddle boating, and also perfecting their camping. Big shoutout to the fishing derby winners! Now onto the important part.. the proof they actually caught fish     Continue reading
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