Three Fires Council

Outdoor Leader Skills Training & OLS for Webelos Leaders Training were held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on the weekend of April 5-6, 2013. View photos of the staff & participants as they learned outdoor skills & had fun in the out of doors.

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Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting has been serving Scouters in the Central Region, BSA for 24 years. View photos of Three Fires Council Scouters sharing FUN fellowship & learning with Scouters from neighboring councils at this year's training weekend March 15-17, 2013, held at Camp Wonderland in Camp Lake, Wisconsin.

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MBU - Merit Badge University was held at York High School, Elmhurst, Illinois in February 2013. View photos of the 1000+ Scouts & Scouters who gathered for a day of training & Merit Badges!

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On Feb 8, 2013 the Three Fires Council held it's annual Eagle Class Recognition Banquet to honor the 2012 Eagle Class. This year it was held at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle. View photos of this event where over 418 Eagles were honored. *Photos will be added when they become available.

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Eagle Scout Weston Umano from Troop 140 Lombard Bearing the Airforce Academy Flag at the Presidential Inauguration - January 2013

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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 5th Three Fires Council Course as we learn how to keep warm & safe while having fun in the out of doors. Okpik Training began in November 2012 & will hopefully finish with a wonderful snowy weekend in January 2013.

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Key 3 Leadership met to learn & share at the Technology Center of Du Page on January 12, 2013.

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Cubscicle #3 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Cub Scouts & their adults enjoyed a day of sun & snow & FUN in the out of doors! Photos of this fun even can be found here.

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Cubscicle #2 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Cub Scouts & their adults enjoyed snowy weather & outdoor games and crafts while learning about Antarctica. Photos of this fun even can be found here.

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Cubscicle 1 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on Friday, December 28, 2012. Cub Scouts from and their adults enjoyed fun inside & outdoors at camp as they visited "Antarctica"! View photos of their adventures in this album.

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On November 10th, Scouts & Scouters appeared from all over the area to sail on "The Voyage of the TFC" at Aurora East High School. Over 150 courses for adults were offered, as well as a huge midway with vendors, displays & resources, & Den Chief Training, Senior Patrol Leader Training & OA Lodge Leadership Development for Scouts who wish to become trained for these positions. View photos of this event & see all their pirate fun!
-More photos will be added over the next few days

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The Three Fires Council held the 40th Distinguished Citizen Luncheon honoring Robert M. Beavers, Jr. and Plano Molding. This year’s Distinguished Citizen Luncheon was held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Hotel Arista in Naperville.

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Outdoor Leader Skills Training & OLS for Webelos Leaders Training were held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on the weekend of October 5-6, 2012. View photos of the staff & participants as they learned outdoor skills & had fun in the out of doors.

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Cub Fall Family Campouts
September 28-30, 2012
Kishwaukee / Indian Prairie / Thunderbird / Maramech Hill / Chanonee / Foxfire Districts

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Fox Valley Fall Camporee & Cub Overnight
Camp Big Timber, Elgin,IL
September 28-30, 2012

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CP/SH District Fall Cub Family Overnight
Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
September 29-30, 2012

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The Three Fires Council recognized the tradition of Scouting, the generous support from Colonial Café’s Anderson family, and honored their grandfather-Distinguished Eagle Scout, the late Joe K. Anderson by planting a tree. The Maple tree was planted as a living legacy in the Centennial Cove as a way to acknowledge the Anderson family for their continued support. Fred Norris Sr., former St. Charles Mayor, lead the group in dedicating the tree in the Three Fires Council’s Centennial Cove located at the Norris Service Center on September 10, 2012, the day after Grandparents’ Day.

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The annual Three Fires Council Key 3 Picnic for 2012 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on August 27th. District Commissioners, Executives & Chairs gathered, feasted and shared information for the upcoming Scouting year. TFC Council Commissioner, Denny Wowra, was honored with the Distinguished Commissioner Award. - Photos by Buzz Wheeler

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council had fun at Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville during week #3 June 25-29, 2012. - Photos by Deb Brown

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On Thursday, June 21, 2012 the Three Fires Council held its Annual Voting Meeting followed by the Council Recognition Dinner at the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre in Naperville. The dinner honored our 16 Silver Beaver recipients for the class of 2011, 6 Districts were also honored with Journey to Excellence Awards & the TFC Marketing Committee was recognized with a National Award for Marketing Excellence. View photos of these two events in this album. -Photos by Deb Brown & Ed Hedborn

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council are having fun at Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville during week #2 June 18-22, 2012. - Photos by Deb Brown

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council are enjoying 4 sessions of Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville this June & July. This year's theme is Safari! Visit our Jungle & see the photos of their FUN at camp during week #1 June 11-15, 2012. - Photos by Deb Brown

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Webelos Scouts from Three Fires Council are on Safari at Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville during the week of June 6-8, 2012. Share their FUN as they enjoy camp! - Photos by Deb Brown

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Scout-O-Rama 2012 was held on the beautiful grounds of Cantigny Park in Wheaton on Saturday, May 19, 2012. This event gave Scouts & Scouters a chance to enjoy a taste of Scouting at its best and show others what Scouting is all about. “Daily Good Turn” was the theme, with over a hundred hands-on family activities, bringing the perfect mix of unforgettable fun and import life lessons while we joined together to honor the servicemen and women on Armed Forces Day and “do our good turn” by donating food items to our event partner, Northern Illinois Food Bank.

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

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