Three Fires Council

Outdoor Leader Skills Training & OLS for Webelos Leaders Training were held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on the weekend of April 5-6, 2013. View photos of the staff & participants as they learned outdoor skills & had fun in the out of doors.

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Lord Baden Powell University of Scouting has been serving Scouters in the Central Region, BSA for 24 years. View photos of Three Fires Council Scouters sharing FUN fellowship & learning with Scouters from neighboring councils at this year's training weekend March 15-17, 2013, held at Camp Wonderland in Camp Lake, Wisconsin.

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MBU - Merit Badge University was held at York High School, Elmhurst, Illinois in February 2013. View photos of the 1000+ Scouts & Scouters who gathered for a day of training & Merit Badges!

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On Feb 8, 2013 the Three Fires Council held it's annual Eagle Class Recognition Banquet to honor the 2012 Eagle Class. This year it was held at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle. View photos of this event where over 418 Eagles were honored. *Photos will be added when they become available.

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Eagle Scout Weston Umano from Troop 140 Lombard Bearing the Airforce Academy Flag at the Presidential Inauguration - January 2013

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Okpik (Inuit word for Snowy Owl) Cold Weather Training is offered to provide a train the trainer opportunity for Scout leaders and experienced Scouts in the unique skills necessary for having successful winter camping. Join us for the 5th Three Fires Council Course as we learn how to keep warm & safe while having fun in the out of doors. Okpik Training began in November 2012 & will hopefully finish with a wonderful snowy weekend in January 2013.

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Key 3 Leadership met to learn & share at the Technology Center of Du Page on January 12, 2013.

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Cubscicle #3 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Cub Scouts & their adults enjoyed a day of sun & snow & FUN in the out of doors! Photos of this fun even can be found here.

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Cubscicle #2 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Cub Scouts & their adults enjoyed snowy weather & outdoor games and crafts while learning about Antarctica. Photos of this fun even can be found here.

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Cubscicle 1 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on Friday, December 28, 2012. Cub Scouts from and their adults enjoyed fun inside & outdoors at camp as they visited "Antarctica"! View photos of their adventures in this album.

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On November 10th, Scouts & Scouters appeared from all over the area to sail on "The Voyage of the TFC" at Aurora East High School. Over 150 courses for adults were offered, as well as a huge midway with vendors, displays & resources, & Den Chief Training, Senior Patrol Leader Training & OA Lodge Leadership Development for Scouts who wish to become trained for these positions. View photos of this event & see all their pirate fun!
-More photos will be added over the next few days

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The Three Fires Council held the 40th Distinguished Citizen Luncheon honoring Robert M. Beavers, Jr. and Plano Molding. This year’s Distinguished Citizen Luncheon was held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Hotel Arista in Naperville.

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Outdoor Leader Skills Training & OLS for Webelos Leaders Training were held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on the weekend of October 5-6, 2012. View photos of the staff & participants as they learned outdoor skills & had fun in the out of doors.

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Cub Fall Family Campouts
September 28-30, 2012
Kishwaukee / Indian Prairie / Thunderbird / Maramech Hill / Chanonee / Foxfire Districts

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Fox Valley Fall Camporee & Cub Overnight
Camp Big Timber, Elgin,IL
September 28-30, 2012

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CP/SH District Fall Cub Family Overnight
Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
September 29-30, 2012

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The Three Fires Council recognized the tradition of Scouting, the generous support from Colonial Café’s Anderson family, and honored their grandfather-Distinguished Eagle Scout, the late Joe K. Anderson by planting a tree. The Maple tree was planted as a living legacy in the Centennial Cove as a way to acknowledge the Anderson family for their continued support. Fred Norris Sr., former St. Charles Mayor, lead the group in dedicating the tree in the Three Fires Council’s Centennial Cove located at the Norris Service Center on September 10, 2012, the day after Grandparents’ Day.

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The annual Three Fires Council Key 3 Picnic for 2012 was held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin on August 27th. District Commissioners, Executives & Chairs gathered, feasted and shared information for the upcoming Scouting year. TFC Council Commissioner, Denny Wowra, was honored with the Distinguished Commissioner Award. - Photos by Buzz Wheeler

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council had fun at Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville during week #3 June 25-29, 2012. - Photos by Deb Brown

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On Thursday, June 21, 2012 the Three Fires Council held its Annual Voting Meeting followed by the Council Recognition Dinner at the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre in Naperville. The dinner honored our 16 Silver Beaver recipients for the class of 2011, 6 Districts were also honored with Journey to Excellence Awards & the TFC Marketing Committee was recognized with a National Award for Marketing Excellence. View photos of these two events in this album. -Photos by Deb Brown & Ed Hedborn

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council are having fun at Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville during week #2 June 18-22, 2012. - Photos by Deb Brown

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Cub Scouts from Three Fires Council are enjoying 4 sessions of Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville this June & July. This year's theme is Safari! Visit our Jungle & see the photos of their FUN at camp during week #1 June 11-15, 2012. - Photos by Deb Brown

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Webelos Scouts from Three Fires Council are on Safari at Cub Scout Trailblazer Day Camp at Von Oven Scout Reservation in Naperville during the week of June 6-8, 2012. Share their FUN as they enjoy camp! - Photos by Deb Brown

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Scout-O-Rama 2012 was held on the beautiful grounds of Cantigny Park in Wheaton on Saturday, May 19, 2012. This event gave Scouts & Scouters a chance to enjoy a taste of Scouting at its best and show others what Scouting is all about. “Daily Good Turn” was the theme, with over a hundred hands-on family activities, bringing the perfect mix of unforgettable fun and import life lessons while we joined together to honor the servicemen and women on Armed Forces Day and “do our good turn” by donating food items to our event partner, Northern Illinois Food Bank.

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View issues of Three Fires Council shoulder strip patches, both current & historic in this album.

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Camp Freeland Leslie hosted an LDS Multi-Stake Encampment for 7 Stakes in the Wisconsin-Illinois Area. Scouts & adults from Milwaukee North, Milwaukee South, Chicago, Green Bay, Appleton, Madison & Wausau Stakes gathered for a week of Scouting & spiritual growth. View photos of their week at camp in this, and other 2012 CFL albums.

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Scouts & leaders gave service to the community by doing a major service project for the town of Mauston, Wisconsin at Mile Bluff Lookout Park during the week of July 30 through August 2, 2012. A trail was created through the park which runs up the hill to the top of the bluff. A lookout was also built which gives the hikers a terrific view of the area.

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Meet your 2012 CFL Staff having fun & working hard. See what they have been up to at CFL!

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Three Fires Council offers 6 weeks of Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, WI. View photos of Scouts & Staff having fun around camp when they are not earning merit badges or working on program activities.

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Camp Freeland Leslie offers high adventure day trips for the older Scouts. Trips include rock climbing at Devil's Lake, spelunking, mountain biking, white water rafting & canoeing. View photos of some of the adventures here.

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This area operates on the waterfront at the bottom of “Heart Attack Hill” and on the shores of Lake Emrick which is one of the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. The variety of merit badges and programs offered at Aquatics are designed to improve a Scout’s skills on and in the water. Badges include Small Boat Sailing, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing, Swimming & Instructional Swim, Kayak BSA, Snorkeling BSA & Mile Swim.

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Project C.O.P.E. is the exciting low and high ropes course at Camp Freeland Leslie. C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience and it aims to help both Scouts and leaders develop leadership, problem-solving, self-esteem, communication, trust, decision-making, and teamwork skills. Most importantly, though, C.O.P.E. is about having fun.

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Completed in 2008, the Eagles Nest is a lofty area for Scouts to work on several Eagle required merit badges, such as Citizenship in the Nation & World, Communications & Emergency Prep. The merit badges offered in Eagles Nest are recommended for Scouts age 14 and older but are not limited to only them. Also located in Eagles Nest is our First Class Trail Program.

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Ecology and Conservation, or Eco/Con, is the place Scouts learn about the natural world around them. Astronomy, Bird Study, Energy, Env. Science, Fishing, Forestry, Geology, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Nature, Reptile & Amphibian, Soil & Water, & Weather are the merit badges offered in this area. Scouts also learn the ways in which the environment can be protected and conserved.

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The New Frontiers area offers a variety of hands on opportunities that enhance a Scout’s ability to be creative and resourceful. Each merit badge in this area is designed to allow a Scout to develop artistically. Merit badges include; Archeology, Art, Basketry, Cinematography, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Painting, Photography, Radio, Sculpture, Space Exploration & Woodcarving.

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The Outdoor Skills area, often referred to as Scout Craft, teaches the basic skills that every Scout should know. The merit badges in this area are designed to give Scouts confidence working outdoors. Merit Badges include Camping, Cooking, 1st Aid, Geocashing, Orienteering, Pioneering, & Wilderness Survival. Mini Golf, Human Foosball, & the Climbing Wall are also located in this area!

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The Shooting Sports area offers the chance for a Scout to experience the proper way in handling and using sport firearms. Merit badges include Archery, Shotgun, Rifle Shooting & Fingerprinting. Scouts are taught the importance of safety when using a firearm and the technique of marksmanship shooting.

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Over 300 Webelos Scouts, parents & leaders came up to CFL to enjoy 4 days of fun & adventure between June 16-19, 2012. View photos of them & share in their activities as they earned Webelos activity pins, and had FUN in the outdoors.

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The Repair & Maintenance Committee works year round to improve our camp! In 2011 a new shelter at Chickamauga was built & 4 new staff cabins were completed. A new stone entry sign for the south gate was completed. Building new picnic tables, painting & fixing the staff cabanas & constructing brand new Kybos for Trenton & Appomattox are just the start of the new season for 2012. View photos of the R&M Committee hard at work & see some of the improvements!

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Located near Oxford, Wisconsin, CFL offers a variety of settings: pine forests, prairies, aspen groves & Oaks. Beautiful Lake Emrick which is maintained in it's natural state, is one of the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. Owned since 1970, this camp is constantly undergoing many new improvements. View them as they progress.

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Camp Freeland Leslie's pine forests, prairies, aspen and oak groves plus beautiful Lake Emrick, create a fantastic natural area to study diverse plant & animal life. View photos of some of the flora you may encounter while camping at CFL.

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Project C.O.P.E. is the exciting low and high ropes course at Camp Freeland Leslie. C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience and it aims to help both Scouts and leaders develop leadership, problem-solving, self-esteem, communication, trust, decision-making, and teamwork skills. Most importantly, though, C.O.P.E. is about having fun. View photos of High Ropes C.O.P.E. & the Blindfold Challenge Climb.

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Meet the 2011 CFL Staff having fun & working hard. See what they do at camp!

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View photos of the 2011 Boy Scout Summer Camp program areas - Shooting Sports, Aquatics, Eco-Con, Scout Skills, New Frontiers & Eagle's Nest. All 6 of these areas offer merit badges & activities throughout the summer.

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Here are some of the photos around Camp Freeland Leslie during the 2011 Summer Camp Season. See what the Scouts, adults & staff did when they were NOT working on merit badges or in program areas. See the camp wide games, Superheros & FUN!

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Webelos Scouts, parents & leaders came up to CFL to enjoy 4 days of fun & adventure during 3 sessions of camp. View photos of them & share in their activities as they earned Webelos activity pins, and had FUN in the outdoors.

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Three Fires Council offered 6 weeks of summer camp at Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, Wisconsin in 2010. Here are some of the photos of what the Scouts did at camp!

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Three Fires Council offered 6 weeks of summer camp at Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, Wisconsin in 2009. View photos of the great times at camp in this album!

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Past Camp Freeland Leslie Staff photos & memories. Our camp was purchased by the former Du Page Area Council in 1970. CFL was first used as a summer camp in 1972. 2012 marks the 40th year anniversary.

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On April 19-21, 2013 the 11 Lodges of Area C7 Order of the Arrow, met for fun & fellowship at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Sandwich, IL. Over 400 Arrowmen joined together for this great event, "Daring Greatly". See photos of their weekend in this album.

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Food, Fun, Fellowship & Awards were just some of the agenda items, when Order of the Arrow - Lowaneu Allanque Lodge #41 held its annual Winter Banquet at Bethany Lutheran Church on January 5, 2013. Our OA Cook Crew cooked us a fabulous meal & a silent auction was also held to raise money for much needed camperships which will enable Scouts to attend camp this summer.

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OA Fall Fellowship was held at Adventure Camp in Rochelle and shared by Lowaneu Allanque & Pachsegink Lodges on September 14-16, 2012. Over 450 arrowmen from both lodges shared cheerful service, food & fellowship. Around 200 new members did their Ordeals, along with over 50 Brotherhood Conversions & 10 Vigil Honors.

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Camp Freeland Leslie offers an Ordeal Call-out Ceremony each week of camp. View photos of the ceremony & also Scouts doing cheerful service in this album!

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On June 1-3, 2012, our Order of the Arrow Lowaneu Allanque Lodge #41, held it's Spring Fellowship weekend at Camp Freeland Leslie near Oxford, WI. 170 Arrowmen gathered together along with members of the R&M Committee & CFL Camp Staff to work on camp projects, have some fun, & share great weather & cheerful service. 86 candidates completed their Ordeal & 20 members converted to Brotherhood. View photos of this event in this album. -Photos by Deb Brown & Ed Hedborn

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Three Fires Council has a long Order of the Arrow history. View patches from our Lowaneu Allanque Lodge as well as historic patches representing prior lodges which now make up our Three Fires Council.

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Camp Big Timber located near Elgin, Illinois is the home of the annual TFC Haunted Hike and used for both camping and training. Numerous improvements are being undertaken to help improve our camp, by our new CBT Service Corps. View photos of the work in progress.

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Camp Big Timber is conveniently located near Elgin, Illinois on over 60 acres of land. CBT offers a variety of camping & training & opportunities in an outdoor setting. View Photos of Camp Big Timber here.

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Kevin D. Grieco Flag Pole Memorial Dedication
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Camp Big Timber - Elgin, IL

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Adventure Camp is an exciting joint venture between DesPlaines Valley Council & Three Fires Council which will enable Scouts of all ages to enjoy year round camping as well as providing a wonderful summer program facility for Cub Scouts.

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The dedication of Lake Gladys & the Centennial Grove tree planting ceremony were held at Scout Adventure Camp in Rochelle on September 24, 2010. Three Fires Council recognized BSA 100th Anniversary supporters by planting Centennial Grove as a living legacy to the support of Scouting’s “deep roots” in strengthening youth and families. The tree planting was followed by the dedication of Lake Gladys - a million dollar project funded by donor, Richard (Dick) McCann to the Scout Adventure Camp, a joint venture between Three Fires Council in St. Charles and Des Plaines Valley Council in LaGrange, IL.

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The Cub Adventure Camp development has begun. Watch us as we develop! New photos will be added as construction progresses.

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Adventure Camp is former farm land which contains several remnant plant communities which are important in our modern world. These are oak woodlands, oak hickory savanna, flood plain, and high quality wetlands. Enjoy photos of Adventure Camp plants which reside in these diverse habitats.

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