We put the "outing" in scouting!
Scouts BSA Troop 671 is chartered by the Wildwood Park District of Wildwood, Illinois. We are an active troop of 30-40 Scouts, and camp 11-12 weekends a year including a week of summer camp at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation in Pearson, WI.
Our Scouts come from Gurnee, Grayslake, Third Lake, Gages Lake, Wildwood, and the surrounding communities.
Here’s some additional info for new Scouts & interested people!
Monthly campouts have deadlines to allow the Scouts and adults who are volunteering to have time to plan meals and shop for groceries. Typically that happens 2 weeks before the campout.
Our unit will venture 30 minutes to 4 hours away from home for a typical weekend campout. If it’s a long weekend we’ll go as far as 5 or 6 hours for a special camp or activity. We like to have fun!
See what’s open and register here!
We often have high adventure treks in our future plans! Here’s what’s in the works:
In 2026, Mr. Short is sponsoring a Troop-led canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota! Crews are limited to 9 people MAX! If you’re interested in going, reach out to Mr. Short ASAP!
In 2027, Mrs. Short is coordinating TWO 12-person crews for a live aboard Sea Base adventure in St. Thomas! As of Feb. 2026 there are 4 spaces left for youth or adults on this once-in-a-lifetime sailing trip!
Where will we go in 2028?
Family Outdoor Activities
Family Outdoor Activities are semi-monthly events sponsored by an adult within our unit, which are often focused on specific Scout skills or hiking. Occasionally we have daytrips on local streams, bike rides, zip lining, and other awesome activities!
February 17, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Outdoor Activity – Skate on Grand
Bellas's Bouncies Skate on Grand
No troop meeting tonight!
Let’s have a fun outing at Bella’s Skate on Grand! Discount Tuesdays from 6-8…
Here's the next 2 weeks...
Our full Troop calendar can be accessed here.
February 5, 2026
Sea Base 2027 Panda Express Fundraiser
Nationwide! Use promo code 9012189 when ordering online.
See the link for more info!
https://www.community-fundraiser.…
February 8, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Patrol Leader's Council
Rule Park, N Sears Blvd, Gages Lake, IL 60030, USA
Monthly meeting of senior Scouts and other youth stakeholders to plan current and future Troop Events.
The Council…
February 9, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
North Star District Roundtable
Monthly district meeting for Scouting America adults.
February 10, 2026 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Troop Meeting
Woodland Elementary School, 17371 W Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL 60030, USA
Meeting in East Cafeteria
Field Uniform (Class A) shirt required for meetings at school. No knives! Full…
February 13, 2026 – February 16, 2026
Campout – Cabins – Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, W6500 Spring Lake Rd, Pearson, WI 54462, USA
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan in Winter. Going to town for bowling on Sunday.
Staying in Cabins 1, 2, and 5.February 17, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Outdoor Activity – Skate on Grand
Bellas's Bouncies Skate on Grand
No troop meeting tonight!
Let’s have a fun outing at Bella’s Skate on Grand! Discount Tuesdays from 6-8…
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During the school year, we meet at Woodland Elementary School in Gurnee on Gages Lake Road. From mid May to Mid September we meet at Twin Lakes Park in Wildwood.
We are blessed that there are many incredible troops in our area! If you know you want to join our troop, you can fill out an online application here. Otherwise, here is a list of Scouts BSA troops within 10 miles of our ZIP Code.
We have LOTS of great activities planned by our Scouts every year! We have a monthly campout most months of the year, and attend summer camp annually at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation in WI. Monthly campouts are destination & activity based, so it’s not uncommon for us to travel a few hours for a 2 night monthly and as far away as 5+ hours for a special destination over a holiday weekend such as winter camping up north!
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