MEETINGS

Mondays 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the basement of First Lutheran Church. Optional programs can run 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Regular weekly meetings prepare for our activities. Youth leadership positions influence what we do. Our adults don't decide our calendar, the Scouts do.

MEMBERSHIP

We have about 55-60 Scouts on our roster. The Scouts and Scoutmaster are supported by a Troop Committee. Parents are always welcome at our events.

Troop 33 is boy-run.
We strive to achieve the three aims of Boy Scouting - character, citizenship and fitness. Scouts plan our yearly calendar and troop activities.

OUR COMMUNITY

DeKalb is a community of 45,000 residents with a rural character in the heart of the corn belt. Home to Northern Illinois University the state's second largest university campus. It's only an hour away from Chicago.

OUR PROGRAM

We have an active outdoor program outdoors year-round, particpating in summer camp at Camp Lowden near Oregon, Illinois. We typically offer several activities each month, many of which are free.

HIGH ADVENTURE

Our extensive High Adventure Program has included beaches, backpacking, bicycling, boating, caving, canoeing, dog sledding, horseback, international travel, kayaking, mountain biking, rafting, skiing, snorkeling, snowshoeing, and much, much, more.

We've traveled from Canada to Central America, from Maine to Hawaii.

ADVANCEMENT

Boy Scouting provides a series of challenges through Advancement. A Scout can set goals and progress at his own pace as he meets each challenge. He completes the necessary steps to achieve goals and is recognized for each achievement. Through the advancement method Scouts gain self-confidence, acquire new skills and experiences, become more self-reliant, explore new areas of interest, and gain the ability to help others in need.

RANKS: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Star - Life - Eagle

COSTS

Our annual troop dues are $36.00 which include registration, insurance, Boys Life magazine, and advancement awards. Scouts pay additionally to participate in the monthly outings, covering the cost of camping, food and transportation. Generally 75% of our activities are free. A week of summer camp is $250-$275. High Adventure trips vary in cost.

FUNDRAISING

We have several fundraisers where Scouts can earn money. Our only product sale is popcorn. Most other fundraisers are food booths conducted at festivals. Often boys can earn their way through Scouting by participating in fundraising activities.

EQUIPMENT

Troop 33 owns tents, cooking equipment, canoes, and a fleet of trailers. Scout only need a uniform shirt, sleeping bag, eating utensils, and extra clothes.

KEY ADULT LEADERS

Chartered Organization Represenative:
Bob Snow
Bob earned Eagle as a member of Troop 33, continuously registered with Troop 33 since 1961.

Committee Chairman:
Kevin McArtor
Kevin joined Troop 33 as a parent. He coordinates several things including our summer camp program.

Scoutmaster:
Cliff Golden
Cliff joined Troop 33 in 1965. He has served as Scoutmaster since 1976. Troop 33 has traveled to 49 states and 19 foreign countries since that time.

OUR HISTORY

Troop 3 was chartered in 1925 with the DeKalb County Council. In 1928 our number was changed from Troop 3 to Troop 33. High adventure activities have included Philmont, Florida Keys, and trips throughout the United States and beyond. High adventure activities have taken Scouts to 49 states and 20 foreign nations.

Major service projects took place responding to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ike. Troop 33 has been featured in national magazines and in the recent book "Boy Scouts of America: a centennial history".

Group photo from 1935.

NEW SCOUTS

We welcome new members and visitors at any time. For more information, contact any of the leaders on our contact page or visit our Joining Page.

JOINING

Our troop is open to boys who are 11 through 17 years old.

HOW TO JOIN

If you qualify in one