Scouts BSA Troop 342-Homewood, IL

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Troop 342 is chartered by Abundant Grace United Church of Christ in Homewood, IL.

11/01/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

📸 of this pumpkin scout unit is Flor TJ!

10/29/2026

Scouts BSA has released the October 2026 edition of the Eagle Scout leadership service project workbook. The new workbook is shorter and easier to use. It focuses on what a Scout needs to do to complete an Eagle Scout leadership service project.

Download the new workbook at https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/

10/20/2026

We had two scouts advance in rank tonight. Congratulations to Lucas M. for earning Star and Evan R. for earning First Class!

10/05/2026

Haunted Hollow is back! Join Takhone Lodge #7 of the Order of the Arrow for its annual Haunted Hollow on October 23–24 in Rosemont! This year’s theme, “Tales of the Brothers Grimm,” brings the classic stories to life in an approximately 45-minute haunted experience filled with scares, creatures, and surprises. Haunted Hollow is Takhone Lodge’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds supporting local Scouting programs, camps, and activities. Takhone Lodge is our local lodge of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society, which recognizes Scouts and Scouters who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law while promoting leadership, camping, and cheerful service. The event is open to the entire community, so you don’t need to be involved in Scouting to attend! For younger families, Saturday afternoon also features Hoedown at the Hollow, a family-friendly event for children ages 4–10 with activities and a scare-free behind-the-scenes tour of the haunt.

https://hauntedhollow.org/

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Nathaniel A. on becoming Troop 342's 125th Eagle Scout!

For his Eagle Scout service project, Nathaniel led the construction and installation of seven birdhouses at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. The houses were designed to provide safe habitats for American kestrels, eastern screech owls, wood ducks, and bluebirds.

Nathaniel began his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout with Homewood Pack 304 before crossing over into Homewood Troop 364. He joined Troop 342 in 2022 and has served in several leadership positions, including Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. During his Scouting career, Nathaniel earned 29 merit badges and became a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow.

Outside of Scouting, Nathaniel is a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, where he is actively involved in the school’s music program. In recognition of his musical accomplishments, he is also a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society of Illinois.

Congratulations, Nathaniel, on this well-earned achievement!

09/21/2026

This weekend, it was our pleasure to host Homewood Cub Scout Pack 304’s Fall Family ‘Campout’! Although rain forced a change of plans, the Troop put on a great skit and song program and helped the Cubs with their activities.

09/15/2026

Our new youth leaders took office today. Congratulations to Jacob D. (Senior Patrol Leader), Evan R. (Assistant Senior Patrol Leader), Lucas M. (Patrol Leader-Spicy Patrol), Samuel J. (Assistant Patrol Leader-Spicy Patrol), Sam C. (Patrol Leader-Ice Dragons Patrol), and Ajani M. (Assistant Patrol Leader-Ice Dragons).

Other positions of responsibility as of today:
Scribe - Samuel J.
Quartermaster - Sam C.
Den Chiefs - Evan R. & Jacob D.
Webmaster - Michael S.
Order of the Arrow Troop Representative - Jacob D.

Congratulations!

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Homewood, IL
60430

Website

https://www.troop342homewood.com/

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