Boy Scout Troop 11

Boy Scout Troop 11 The Original Blackhawk Troop. Scoutmaster - Rick Scalzo
Troop Committee Chair - Kirk Neuhaus
Charter Organizational Representative - Mike Ekberg

Troop 11 was founded in 1916 and is the one of the oldest Boy Scout Troops in Aurora. It has 40 registered Boy Scouts between the ages of 10 ½ and 17. The Troop tent camps outside from March until November. Outdoor activities can include: tent camping, cooking over wood fires and charcoal, rock climbing, rapelling, sailing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling, and fishing. There is no limit to what we can

do in the outdoors. Our scouts plan the program each year, and the adult leadership then makes arrangements to make it happen. Indoor activities include cabin camping, visiting indoor waterparks, museums and trips to Chicago to name a few.

Doing conservation work at Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve.
02/14/2026

Doing conservation work at Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve.

Scout Sunday 2026. Celebration at Wesley United Methodist Church
02/08/2026

Scout Sunday 2026. Celebration at Wesley United Methodist Church

Scouts are staying warm at Camp Loud Thunder and getting ready for a day of skiing.
01/24/2026

Scouts are staying warm at Camp Loud Thunder and getting ready for a day of skiing.

🚨❄️ SCOUTS — LAST CHANCE! ❄️🚨⛷️🛷 SnowStar Ski & Tubing Trip📅 Jan 23–24⏰ Payment due TOMORROW (1/18) ⏰💳 Pay now ➡️ https:...
01/18/2026

🚨❄️ SCOUTS — LAST CHANCE! ❄️🚨

⛷️🛷 SnowStar Ski & Tubing Trip
📅 Jan 23–24

⏰ Payment due TOMORROW (1/18) ⏰
💳 Pay now ➡️ https://square.link/u/Z5JOpLc5

💵 Or cash/check to Jackie at Monday’s meeting

📄 Waiver REQUIRED ❌ No waiver = no slopes
https://skisnowstar.com/img/online-waiver.pdf

🥶 Temps = VERY COLD
🧤 Snow pants • gloves • hat • ski mask

❗ No payments or sign-ups after Monday ❗
Don’t miss out — see flyer for details 👇❄️

On Saturday Troop 11 celebrated our newest Eagle Scout. Congratulations to Seth A on earning scoutings high honor.
01/05/2026

On Saturday Troop 11 celebrated our newest Eagle Scout. Congratulations to Seth A on earning scoutings high honor.

Fun night at Activate
12/07/2025

Fun night at Activate

11/27/2025

Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Calling all Troop 11 Scouts! Join us for an epic night of teamwork and adventure at Activate on December 6, 6–8 PM. This...
11/20/2025

Calling all Troop 11 Scouts!
Join us for an epic night of teamwork and adventure at Activate on December 6, 6–8 PM. This high-energy gaming experience is perfect for building friendship, confidence, and a whole lot of fun.

Cost is $45 per scout and includes pizza.
Sign up in the Scout Room by December 1.
Don't forget to complete the waiver:
https://playactivate.com/naperville/waiver

Hope to see the whole troop there!

11/15/2025
A great weekend for fall camping!!!
11/15/2025

A great weekend for fall camping!!!

Twin Ponds 2025
10/25/2025

Twin Ponds 2025

Just a reminder that it is our Fall COH this Monday night. You won’t want to miss it! Not only will we be celebrating ra...
09/25/2025

Just a reminder that it is our Fall COH this Monday night. You won’t want to miss it! Not only will we be celebrating rank advancements and merit badges earned, we will also be hearing from the scouts who went to Z-Base High Adventure in Oklahoma this summer, as well as reliving some of the best moments of summer camp 2025. We will start promptly at 7 PM. Don’t forget to bring a dessert to share

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Aurora, IL
60506

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Troop 11 was founded in 1916 and is the one of the oldest Boy Scout Troops in Aurora. It has 50 registered Boy Scouts between the ages of 10 ½ and 17. The Troop tent camps outside from March until November. Outdoor activities can include: tent camping, cooking over wood fires and charcoal, rock climbing, rappelling, sailing, canoeing, hiking, bicycling, and fishing. There is no limit to what we can do in the outdoors. Our scouts plan the program each year, and the adult leadership then makes arrangements to make it happen. Indoor activities include cabin camping, visiting indoor waterparks, museums and trips to Chicago to name a few.