BSA Fox Lake Troop 85

02/20/2018

Here is a fun opportunity to earn Hiking Merit Badge.

2018 Hiking merit badge
Join Laura Shamberg as she leads the springtime Hiking merit badge

Laura has chosen Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve with the 20160 West Washington Street entrance in Grayslake as the first meeting location for the 5 mile hike. The remaining hike locations will be chosen, organized and led by the participating Scouts. Parents please make arrangements to hike alongside your son(s) for two deep leadership on all of the hikes.

Email: Laura Shamberg
[email protected]
to be added to the roster

02/07/2018

Come one, come ALLLLLLL leaders!!! Hope to see you there!

Woodbadge breakfast February 24th - no cost, but please sign up for food count https://scoutingevent.com/129-14749

01/25/2018

A unique leader opportunity to earn an award. Come to the Wood Badge Breakfast February 24 to learn more about the award and upcoming course: https://scoutingevent.com/129-14749

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wood Badge in the United States with a special award available only in 2018: The American Wood Badge Alumni 70th Anniversary Service Award.

01/13/2016

Ask to join BSA Fox Lake Troop 85 Group.

02/24/2015

Come on out Sunday, March 1 from 8am to 12pm at St. Bede Church (under the sanctuary) at Rt 59 and Wilson Rd, Ingleside to support Troop 85 at their annual all you can eat pancake breakfast and bake sale. $5 for adults, $4 seniors and 5 years old and younger free.

12/04/2014

The BSA is replacing the outdated Computers merit badge with a newer model: Digital Technology merit badge, which debuted in April 2014.

10/13/2014

Wondering which merit badges are the newest? Looking for release info on upcoming merit badges? This regularly updated page will keep you and your troop in the know!

10/13/2014

For new Scouters, Wood Badge will jump-start your Scouting career instantly. BSA veterans will find it recharges their Scouting batteries.

10/13/2014

William E. Moerner, an Eagle Scout, was one of three individuals who jointly received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Oct. 8, 2014.

08/22/2011

Reminder that we begin to meet indoors at St. Bede. PLC 6:30pm and meeting begins at 7pm (please be prompt). Wear full uniform. Parents encouraged to come inside to listen to closing announcements for information.

08/10/2011

Please CONGRATULATE Trenton Frank as Troop 85's 49th Eagle Scout!!!!