Boy Scout Troop 71, Libertyville IL

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Welcome to The Troop 71 Website!

"The Spirit is there in every boy; It has to be discovered and brought to light"

Robert Baden-Powell

Eagle Scout Ethan ends the summer on a high note!

Interested in Scouting? Come visit Troop 71 to learn more.

Welcome to All New Scouts!

All are welcome. Please check our calendar for up to date information.

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If you have any questions about Troop 71, please contact us by clicking on the "Contact Us" link on the left under menu.

Scout Portal for Service Hour Tracking (Enter hours upon completion of work)

Scout Request of Board of Review (Use when all Requirements are done)

Scout Submission of Rank Requirements (Use when all requirements are completed)

RSVP for October Campout

Posted on Sep 15 2026 - 4:26pm

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Our next campout will be at Rock Cut SP near Rockford, IL. Please RSVP via the link below.

Oct 16-18: Rock Cut State Park (camp and fish on the shore of Pierce Lake)

Emcees needed for Oct 5th Court of Honor

Posted on Sep 15 2026 - 4:26pm

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Scouts: On Monday October 5th we will have a Court of Honor instead of a regular troop meeting. We need two volunteers to serve as emcees for the event. You will work with Mr Audette and Mr Giamis to plan and lead the agenda. This is a requirement for Communications merit badge.

If you have not served as a emcee before, it is time to step up.

Please contact your SPL, Mr Audette, or Mr Giamis to volunteer.

Fall Court of Honor - Monday October 5 at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall

Posted on Sep 15 2026 - 4:25pm

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Troop 71 will host our Fall Court of Honor in Fellowship Hall at 7:30 pm on Monday, October 5. Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend to see their "favorite" Scout recognized.

Scouts should have all rank advancement completed by September 28 to make the Court. Be sure to submit your Service hours to the Service Tracker and to share your Completed Rank Requirements to the advancement chair. Meet with your patrol leader and request Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review (BoR) in time to meet the deadline. Good Luck Gentlemen!

Our Troop Court of Honor. | Mrs. Scoutmaster

Scouting University: Leader Training Day - Saturday, November 7

Posted on Sep 15 2026 - 4:24pm

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Come and sharpen your Scouting Skills! More than 30 Courses will be offered. They are open to both Scouts and Adults at little or no cost. Interests include: CPR & AED (+$65), Merit Badges, Position Specific Leadership Training, Den Chief Training, Knot Tying, Outdoor Cooking, Lashings, and so much more. See the attached booklet for the full set of courses and times.

Location: Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Rd., Grayslake, IL starting at 8 am.

Opportunity to Earn Merit Badges!

Posted on Sep 15 2026 - 4:17pm

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We are happy to offer a set Merit Badges starting this Fall. Classes will be on Thursday nights at 7 pm. Each class will run 80 minutes and be held at First Presbyterian Church. The dates to be announced as soon as I can lock the reservations - based on sign-up numbers. Please share with your Scouts

Citizenship in the Nation (3 Classes + Homework/Prep)
Citizenship in the World (2 Classes + Homework/Prep)
Personal Management (3 classes + homework + 13-week data tracking) - Strongly recommend that Scouts are at least age 14 to get the most from this MB

Here is the link for sign-up for Merit Badges https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwTPtBNmHM_mKQR9_CMLGDJD9HGvJhwFnJSLEbCJvT3HVAkA/viewform?usp=publish-editor