Three Fires Council

The 2010 National Jamboree was held at Fort AP Hill in Virginia on July 26 through August 4th. For 10 days over 40,000 Scouts, Staff & visitors enjoyed countless activities, fun & fellowship with memories to last a lifetime. View photos of some of the sights they enjoyed at the Jamboree in this album. Three Fires Council sent 5 troops of Scouts & leaders and over 60 staff to the Jamboree.
- More photos will be added as they become available.

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NYLT - National Youth Leadership Training was held June 20-26, 2010 at Scout Adventure Camp in Rochelle. Despite multiple storms alternating with periods of sun, over 80 Scouts & 24 youth & adult staff spent a week learning & practicing leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Enjoy photos of their week at camp in this album.

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On Thursday, June 17, 2010 Three Fires Council held it's Annual Voting Meeting followed by the Council Recognition Dinne1 at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle. The dinner honored our 11 Silver Beaver recipients for the class of 2009. View photos of these two events in this album.
-Photos by Mike Koehne & Ed Hedborn

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On Saturday, May 15, 2010, Three Fires Council held Scout-O-Rama at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Over 14,000 Scouts and visitors enjoyed sampling Scout events and activities representing a century of Boy Scouting in the United States. View photos of this spectacular event here.

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Well folks... Due to popular demand we have added MORE great photos & had to put up a 2nd album to help hold them all! ENJOY!

Saturday, May 15, 2010, Scout-O-Rama at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. View MORE photos of this spectacular event here.

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Camporall 2010 was held at St James Farm in Du Page County on May 14-16, 2010. Almost 3000 Scouts & Scouters camped over the weekend, while enjoying Scout-O-Rama. View photos of their weekend in this album.

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Outdoor Leader Skills & Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders courses were held April 2010 at Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL. 90 participants & 30 staff participated in these 2 trainings. View photos of them as they explored a wealth of outdoor camping & Scout related skills. Photos by Deb Brown & Ed Hedborn.

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Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting has been serving Scouters in the Central Region, BSA for 21 years. View photos of this year's training weekend held at Camp Wonderland in Camp Lake, Wisconsin. Photos contributed by Deb Brown, Ed Hedborn & Diane Charles.

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On February 19, 2010 Three Fires Council honored the Scouts who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout & Venturing Silver in 2009. Over 630 guests attended this event which was held at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle. View photos of the evening's festivities in this album.
-photos by Alex Claney Photography

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Trainers EDGE is a train the trainer course that lets trainers learn a variety of training methods and then get a chance to hone their own presenting skills through practice. Join these trainers as they network and learn.

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Operation Cubscicle was held at Snowy Camp Big Timber on December 30, 2009. Cub Scouts of all ages with their leaders and parents were able to enjoy a fun day filled with both indoor & outdoor winter events. View photos of the FUN here!

-Photos by Mike Fugate & Ed Hedborn

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Okpik (Inuit word for Snowy Owl) Cold Weather Training is offered to provide a train the trainer opportunity for Scout leaders and experienced Scouts in the unique skills necessary for having successful winter camping. Join us for the 2nd Three Fires Council Course as we learn how to keep warm & safe while having fun in the out of doors. Photos of the Okpik Nov & Dec 2009 classes & the January 2010 Campout will be posted here!

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On November 14th, over 750 Scouts & Scouters appeared from all over the area to attend "Superheroes of Scouting". Over 125 courses for adults were offered, as well as a huge midway with vendors, displays & resources, & Den Chief Training & OA Election Training for Scouts who wished to become trained for these positions. View photos of this fantastic day of training.
...More photos will be arriving over the next few days, so please check back!

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Chills, thrills, & scary fun! The 19th Annual Haunted Hike was held at Camp Big Timber in October 2009. Money raised will go to support our council camps and activities which are enjoyed by Scouts and Scouters alike. View photos of the 2009 Haunted Hike in this album.
-Photos by Debbie Schutt

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View issues of Three Fires Council shoulder strip patches, both current & historic in this album.

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Three Fires Council offers 6 weeks of summer camp at Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, Wisconsin. View photos of week #3 (July 11 - July 17, 2010).

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council enjoyed 4 sessions of Cub Scout Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville. View photos of their FUN at camp.

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Three Fires Council offered 6 weeks of summer camp at Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, Wisconsin in 2009. View photos of the great times at camp in this album!

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On June 4-6, 2010, our Order of the Arrow Lowaneu Allanque Lodge #41, held it's Spring Fellowship weekend at Camp Freeland Leslie near Oxford, WI. Arrowmen gathered together to work on camp projects, have some fun, & share cheerful service. Candidates completed their Ordeal & several members achieved Brotherhood. View photos of this event in this album. Photos by Ed Hedborn.

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Food, Fun, Fellowship, Awards and a pie in the face were just some of the agenda items, when Order of the Arrow - Lowaneu Allanque Lodge #41 held its annual Winter Banquet at Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville on January 9, 2010. A silent auction was also held which raised money for much needed camperships to enable Scouts to attend camp this summer.

-Photos by Deb Brown & Ed Hedborn

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Three Fires Council's Order of the Arrow, Lowaneu Allanque Lodge #41 is very active at Camp Freeland Leslie. Candidates can do their Ordeal & Brotherhood Ceremonies during each of the 6 weeks of summer camp.

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On September 11-13, 2009, our Order of the Arrow Lodge #41, Lowaneu Allanque Lodge, held it's Fall Fellowship weekend at Adventure Camp in Rochelle, IL. Enjoying near perfect weather, we gathered & camped & enjoyed fun while doing over 1000 cheerful service hours with our fellow arrowmen. View photos of this event in this album. Photos by Deb Brown & Ed Hedborn.

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Located near Oxford, Wisconsin, CFL offers a variety of settings: pine forests, prairies, aspen groves & Oaks. Beautiful Lake Emrick which is maintained in it's natural state, is one of the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. Owned since 1970, this camp is undergoing exciting new improvements. View them as they progress. Latest addition is the completion of the NEW Eagles Nest area!

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Camp Freeland Leslie's pine forests, prairies, aspen and oak groves plus beautiful Lake Emrick, create a fantastic natural area to study diverse plant & animal life. View photos of some of the flora you may encounter while camping at CFL.

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Camp Big Timber is conveniently located near Elgin, Illinois on over 60 acres of land. CBT offers a variety of camping & training & opportunities in an outdoor setting. View Photos of Camp Big Timber here.

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Camp Big Timber located near Elgin, Illinois is the home of the annual TFC Haunted Hike and used for both camping and training. Numerous improvements are being undertaken to help improve our camp. View photos of the work in progress.

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Adventure Camp is an exciting joint venture between DesPlaines Valley Council & Three Fires Council which will enable Scouts of all ages to enjoy year round camping as well as providing a wonderful summer program facility for Cub Scouts.

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The Cub Adventure Camp development has begun. Watch us as we develop! New photos will be added as construction progresses.

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Adventure Camp is former farm land which contains several remnant plant communities which are important in our modern world. These are oak woodlands, oak hickory savanna, flood plain, and high quality wetlands. Enjoy photos of Adventure Camp plants which reside in these diverse habitats.

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