Three Fires Council

Cub Scout Pack Camping - (BALOO Approved Sites)

Over 50 campgrounds & campsite facilities are presently approved for Cub Camping as of March 2010. See your District Training Chairman to learn more about BALOO training to obtain the needed skills and certification to take part in Cub Scout Pack Camping.

• 2010 BALOO Approved Sites for Pack Camping for Cub Scouts - Updated March 10, 2010
  

If you have a campsite that you don't find on the approved list, please let your District Camping Chair know, so that it can be evaluated and approved for Cub Scout Pack Camping. Your Camping Chair can begin the process for adding that campsite to the Cub Camping Approved list.

• Cub Scout Pack Camping - Park Approval Guidelines

Cub Scout Camping Guidelines

Check out the Cub Scout Camping Guidelines  for commonly asked questions on TFC standards, as well as the cover letter from the 2009 Cub Scout camping packet.

• Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guide  - Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines for 2008/2009 (From BSA National)
• Cub Scout Camping  - Three Fires Guidelines for 2010
• Cub Scout Camping Packet - Cover Letter for 2010
• OnlineTour Permit Guidelines - Online Tour Permit  Guidelines - Rev. 2010
  
• Applying for a Tour Permit - How to Fill out a Tour Permit
• Tour Permit - Help Request from the Camping Committee

Cub Scout Fall Campouts—6 Locations!!!

Cub Scouts! The Three Fires Council is inviting you to its first Cub Scout Fall Campout.  This event is especially designed for those new to Scouting to introduce you to Cub Scout Camping.  However all Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos plus their parent or adult partner are invited!  The event starts Friday evening and will last until noon on Saturday - September 24th & 25th. Friday will feature snacks and a campfire program, Boy Scouts will be on hand to assist in setting up tents.  
On Saturday, breakfast will be provided and fun games will take up the morning.  Cost is only $9 per person and includes program, Friday snack, Saturday breakfast and an event patch.  Choose from one of six convienient locations!

Click Here for the 2010 Fall Cub Scout Campout Registration Form

   
When:   Friday, September 24, 2010 beginning at 6:30pm and will conclude by 11:30am on Saturday, September 25, 2010. (Printable Information Flier)
 
Where:  There are SIX different locations to choose from! Please see the fact sheets below for details and directions.

• Plowman's Park - Big Rock
• Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls - Gilberts
• Von Oven Scout Reservation - Naperville
• Johnson's Mound - Blackberry Township
• Cantigny - Winfield
• Springbrook Nature Center - Itasca

Supervision:    A parent or guardian must accompany and be responsible for each Cub Scout and other family members for the entire event.
 
Cost:   $9 per person (including adults and siblings). Cash or check (made payable to Three Fires Council) only. No credit cards. Fee covers food, program supplies and a patch for  all first time camping Cub Scouts.
 
Food:  Breakfast will be provided Saturday morning. Please be sure to eat dinner prior to coming to the CFC and everyone will depart before lunch on Saturday. You are welcome to bring snacks with you.
 
What to bring: Each family is responsible for their own personal and camping equipment.
Required items:
•    Tent (if this is your first time out we’ll help you set it up)
•    Sleeping gear; sleeping bag, and (or) blankets, pillow, air mattress or pad
•    Personal gear; change of clothes, warm jacket, sweatshirt, hat or cap, durable shoes, rain gear (“Be Prepared”)
•    Camping gear; flashlight, sunscreen, insect repellent
•    3 bottles of water per person, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, washcloth
•    Completed Health History form (parts A and C only), for both boys and adults.
Suggested items; camera, camp chair, sunglasses
 
Do NOT bring: Some items are not needed and others would be inappropriate such as:
•    Knives, saws, axes, etc.
•    Electronics such as radios, TV’s, Game Boys, etc.
•    Alcoholic beverages, firearms, illegal drugs, fireworks, pets, valuables
•    Recreational vehicles.
 
Weather: This event is a “rain or shine” event. In case of severe weather, contact the individuals listed below.
 
Registration:    Download the Registration FLIER  Pre-registration is strongly recommended, walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available.
 
Insurance: Liability as well as Sickness and Accident Insurance is provided for all registered members and leaders of the Three Fires Council.

More Info:    See fact sheets above for site contact information or call 630-584-9250 ext. 100.

You can't take the "outing" out of Scouting! The outdoor program is one of the biggest features about Scouting that appeals to Scouts, and a week at summer camp is one of the top experiences. No one will ever forget the memories and experience from summer camp. The Three Fires Council has another exciting summer awaiting Scouts at Camp Freeland Leslie. Camp Freeland Leslie is the premier patrol-method camp in the Central Region.  We believe that the patrol is the heart of Scouting, and that teaching Scouts to work as a team is our most important job. The staff is hard at work preparing for your visit next summer, and we look forward to serving you.  Please visit the Camp Freeland Leslie Website often as we will be adding new information as it gets closer to camp, &  be sure to check the important announcements and dates as they appear.

Camp Freeland Leslie Website

Please visit our Camp Freeland Leslie Website for further information about our camp!

Want to see what camp is like? View camp photos of  CFL 2010 Boy Scout Summer Camp!  

Camp Freeland Leslie Photo Gallery. 

Welcome to High Adventure camping and activities in Three Fires Council. The High Adventure Committee has many fun and challenging programs, and events to expand your troop, team or crew's High Adventure Program for older Scouts.

No Adventure is too challenging, no trip is too small, for a Back Country Experience...

CONTACT: Ed Gacek for information, 815-786-8182  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

“Helping Units Succeed and Grow through High Adventure!”

Philmont Scout Ranch

• Height Weight Guidelines & Risk Advisory Information

2011 Three Fires Council Philmont Contingent

Three Fires Council will be sending a Contingent in 2011. We arrive at Philmont on 06/19/2011, and depart on 07/1/2011. Get your reservations in early for this great opportunity! Slots are limited. We have 8 crews of 12 for a total of 96 Scouts & Scouters. Reservations are being taken on a first come first served basis. If all crews are filled, a waiting list will be created in the order in which applications are received. If we are not able to put you on the Council contingent, your deposit will be refunded. Once on the contingent, a welcome letter will be mailed giving you more information and a time line of upcoming events. If you have any questions, please contact Pete Dillenburg at the Norris Scout Service Center. 630-584-9250.

• Philmont Application - Three Fires Council - June 19 - July 1, 2011
• Philmont TFC Credit Card Payment Form

Summer 2011 Registration for Northern Tier National High Adventure Program

With over 9,750 miles already paddled and portaged this summer in the North Woods of Minnesota and Canada, we are already looking forward to the summer of 2011. Attached you will find a registration form for Wilderness Canoe Treks for the summer of 2011 at one of the three National High Adventure Bases that are part of the Northern Tier Program.

Registration is now open for Units and Council Contingents. Prime dates are filling up; do not hesitate to be part of the 2011 adventure! When you think Northern Tier, think: Remote Canoe Treks, World Class Fishing, Backpacking, Rugged Back Country, Extreme High Adventure, and International Bases!

From Bob's Blog September 2009 - "The good news is that I was able to reconnect with the incredible beauty and pristine conditions of this wonderful outdoor Scouting resource that I believe deserves a second, if not a third, look when making your high-adventure plans."

Questions?? Please feel free to contact Northern Tier National High Adventure Program at 218-365-4811 or visit the Northern Tier Website to view the NEW Northern Tier promotion video! 

Registration FLIER - Northern Tier

BSA High Adventure Bases 

	Philmont Scout Ranch -- The Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.
	Florida Sea Base -- The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is headquartered in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys, on an island (Lower Matecumbe Key) 75 miles south of Miami. Scouting's most complete aquatic facility offers a complete variety of water activities from SCUBA diving to sailing "Tall Ships". All participants have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, and fish among the most beautiful coral reefs in the northern hemisphere.
	Northern Tier -- Northern Tier offers more wilderness camping (3 million acres) than any other opportunity in Scouting. Northern Tier is so remote that nesting bald eagles abound, the portages between the lakes are moose trails, and the humans are just visitors. This is the land where the French-Canadian voyageurs traded for beaver pelts with the native populations, and you can still see the ancient Indian pictographs on the sheer rock faces.

Welcome to the Shooting Sports Information Page. Here you will find updates & information regarding Scouting shooting sports. Three Fires Council is proud to announce the formation of our new Shooting Sports Committee. Watch this page for information regarding Scout related events, safety, training, & opportunities.

BB & Archery Information

“ Archery and BB gun shooting are restricted to day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, or to council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and all standards for BSA shooting are enforced.  Archery and BB gun shooting are not to be done at the pack level. Cub Scouts are not permitted to use any other type of handgun or firearm.”

NRA Range Safety Officer Course 10/24/2010

Fee $100 / BSA Leaders $85
(RSO is required to do shooting with scouts in addition to Instructor certification)
WRC members $50

FLIER

Location: Wheaton Rifle Club
27W070 W. North Ave West Chicago IL. 60185
Starts at 7am sharp
Registration Deadline is Oct. 10th - Registering late will incur additional fees to order materials.
To register call or E-mail James Appleby 630-664-4042 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NRA Pistol Instructor Course

October 30/31 2010
7:30am to 4:30pm
At the VFW Post 2801, 39 E. St Charles Rd., Villa Park IL.

Handgun shooting is limited to the Venturing program. And must be done under the direct supervision of an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and NRA certified RSO (Range Safety Officer).

Course fee $200
Villa Park VFW Gun Club Members $150

Registration due by October 14th 2010 - FLIER
To register call or email Jim Appleby, 630-664-4042 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

What's NEW in BSA Aquatics?

This hand brochure will give you a great overview of what BSA Aquatics is all about & what it can offer your Scouts!

• BSA Aquatics - Brochure

Canoeing Resourses

Here are some web sites of interest for paddlers:
 
For boat design and performance, Wenonah canoe has a great site.
For articles on paddling technique, Paddle.net articles section.
American Canoe Assoc, Guides for Rivers
Prairie State Canoeists, Reports on local rivers
More info on rivers in the area
The Wisconsin DNR site allows searching for info on many of their rivers. Just type canoeing in the space

Don't miss the FUN! See what great adventures your Scouts can have at the Three Fires Council 2010 Summer Camps!