Libertyville Pack 71

Cub Scout Pack 71 serves Libertyville, IL and meets at the First Presbyterian Church once a month at 7 p.m. Pack 71 is in the Aptakisic District of the Northeast Illinois Council. We strive to raise community awareness of Scouting by providing great Scouting programs and visible service to our community. Pack 71 provides exciting year round opportunities for boys to experience the thrill of Scouting!

On thier way to Boy Scout Leadership

January 27, 2012

 On Thursday, January 26, 2012 fourteen Webelos II’s crossed-over to become Boy Scouts.  In addition to being honored with the highestrank in Cub Scouts, the young men handed seniority to the Webelos I’s during a Rope Circle Ceremony.  After enjoying the Cross-Over Dancers each scout Bridged to their future Troop.  Congratulations Boys, you should all be very proud of your accomplishment. 

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Scouts Pass Inspection With Flying Colors

November 23, 2011

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Fall Camp-out at OhDaKoda

October 22, 2011

The weather was great and we all had fun orienteering and cooking spaghetti and sausages and watching movies at bedtime.
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Pack 71 Polishes off Another Successful Car Wash

July 31, 2011

The annual Pack 71 car wash was a great success once again.  Thanks to Culver’s for being a gracious host.

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Scouts vs. Bluegills at Lake Minear

July 13, 2011

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It was a beautiful day for the annual competition between Scouts, and their worthy adversary “Da Bluegills”.   Everyone had a good time and like most Chicago sporting contests…”There’s always next year to catch the big one”.

Cub Scout Float Wins 1st Place in Libertyville Days Parade!

June 24, 2011

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Libertyville Cub Scouts impressed the judges with our version of Peace, Love and Libertyville Scouting.  Camping, a campfire and lots of scouts and flags.  Congratulations to all especially our sponsor, Kevin Laska and NORTH SHORE SIGN COMPANY who donated the truck and the terrific banners!!

Spring Camp-out at Indian Mounds Scout Reservation (something for everyone)

May 23, 2011

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With good weather and plenty of exciting programs to enjoy, we experienced our first two-night camping trip to Oconomowoc Wisconsin to visit Indian Mounds Scout Reservation.  We made swords and shields, stormed the castle, dueled,  launched water bottle rockets, caught fish, cooked over an open fire, enjoyed skits and retired a huge 12 foot x 18 foot American Flag during a campfire ceremony. WOW!

The Pack Picnic is Always Fun

May 14, 2011

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After the cookout and dessert, the Bears were advanced in their rank, it was announced that Tim Lenzi would be next year’s Cubmaster and Dean Kacos would be the Assistant Cubmaster. Then it was time to launch Estes Rockets.

Webelos vs. Wild was Great!!

May 1, 2011

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Webelos vs. Wild was wild fun. We learned new things, climbed mountains and ate like kings. Thanks to Troop 60 for their hospitality.

Scouts Rally to “Leave No Trace”

April 23, 2011

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Pack 71 shows appreciation to 1st Presbyterian Church of Libertyville by organizing to clean-up all the winter trash. Hayden even found an old tire in the parking lot.