Special Needs Troop 161, Co-Ed / Family Unit

08/28/2026

Our Scouts started learning about safety and knife skills, by cutting up some healthy snacks. Step one on their way to cooking up camp meals!

08/06/2026

Over the summer our Troop assembled a tent, took a quick breather and then learned how to pack it all up again. Thank you to Troop 732 for the tent!

07/02/2026

Our Peer Buddy Jack talked to the Scouts about his time in Germany and brought back sweets and candy for us to try! Scouts also reviewed the Oath and Law, made firework paintings and played “bags.” Thank you to Lilly, who helped us out with painting!

05/30/2026

Happy Birthday Mrs. Wheatley.
Thank you for your $400 donation to Troop 161.
You will always be a winner!

05/12/2026

Some our Scouts and parents represented 161 at Scout Night at White Sox Park with a parade around the stadium, then enjoyed a winning night game!

05/07/2026

04/30/2026

We ❤️ our para-buddies!! Jack (in tan uniform) explained to our Scouts what it’s like to play waterpolo and how to catch the specialized ball with only one hand. Para-buddy Kyle (in orange) assisted with the practice.

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Wheatley and Rachel for completing IOLS. [Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills].

04/19/2026

Artistic adventures in colors!

04/15/2026

How high can your ping-pong ball go??
Some of our Scouts, para-buddies and parents try out the catapults they made.