- Next Meeting – March 9 – Gym
- USS Cobia and High Cliff – Deposit Due March 9
- National Youth Leadership Training
- Railroading Merit Badge Opportunity – June 6
- Upcoming Activities
– Next Meeting – March 9 – 7:00-9:00 PM – Gym
Deposits for the June trip to High Cliff State Park and the USS Cobia are due at this meeting. There is more information below.
Class A uniforms for everyone – please!
– June 25-28 – USS Cobia Submarine and High Cliff State Park – Deposit Due March 9
The plan for the outing is to go to High Cliff State Park on the shores of Lake Winnebago in Sherwood, Wisconsin on Thursday June 25th and establish camp there through Sunday, June 28th. The state park gets its name from the limestone cliffs that parallel the shore of Lake Winnebago. From the cliff and especially from the 40-foot observation tower, you can see the cities of Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, and Kaukauna. The park also contains Native American effigy mounds, and a statue of Chief Red Bird overlooking the lake.
We would set up camp on Thursday at High Cliff and camp overnight. On Friday we would head to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc and the Cobia submarine overnight program. At the Maritime Museum, Scouts will be able to explore the many outdoor exhibits in Manitowoc and earn merit badges such as Geocaching or Signs, Signals and Codes if they choose. The Troop would board the submarine by 7:30PM on Friday night when the overnight program begins and runs through 11:00PM. After a peaceful night’s sleep in bunks on the submarine, we will disembark by 8:00AM Saturday morning and return to our camp at High Cliff to stay over Saturday night. We would head home to Chicago on Sunday morning.
In summary, we would camp in tents at High Cliff State Park on Thursday and Saturday nights and sleep on the submarine Friday night.
The cost of this trip will be $75 per person. We need to get firm commitments for the trip to secure our reservation on the submarine. A deposit of $35.00 is due no later then the March 9 Troop meeting. Parents are invited to join us for what promises to be fun and memorable outing.
For more information, see
Mr. Pelrine or Mr. Gulliford and visit websites at:
Mr. Pelrine or Mr. Gulliford and visit websites at:
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/highcliff https://wwwiwisconsinmaritime.org/visit/stay-on-the-sub/overnight-program/
– National Youth Leadership Training Opportunity
Scouting America is the premier leadership development organization for youth in the United States of America. Our local Pathway to Adventure Council is hosting National Youth Leadership Training in June 2026.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an immersive, 6-day course for Scouts who are serious about enhancing their leadership skills, building teamwork, and having tons of fun in the process! Scouts will work with other Scouts to tackle challenges, lead projects, and gain confidence in their abilities.
It is designed to empower Scouts with skills that don’t just make them a better Scout but a stronger leader in all parts of life. From problem-solving and communication to understanding what it takes to inspire and motivate a team, Scouts will come away with experiences and friendships that last a lifetime.
2026 Dates (all listed times are Central/Chicago time)
Session 1
Course: Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:00pm – Friday June 12, 2026 at 8:00pm
Closing Banquet: Friday, June 12 at 6:00pm
Closing Banquet: Friday, June 12 at 6:00pm
Session 2
Course: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:00pm – Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:00pm
Closing Banquet: Friday, June 19 at 6:00pm
Closing Banquet: Friday, June 19 at 6:00pm
2026 Fees
Deposit: $150 due at time of registration
Course: $325 ($375 if not paid in full before 5/7/2026 for Session 1 or 5/14/2026 for Session 2)
The Troop 965 Committee will provide a $100 subsidy for each Scout that registers for this course.
Participant Qualifications
All participants must be a registered member of a Scouting America troop. Members of a Scouts BSA troop must be at least 13 years of age and at least First Class.
All participants must be a registered member of a Scouting America troop. Members of a Scouts BSA troop must be at least 13 years of age and at least First Class.
- All participants should have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills.
- Transportation to/from camp will not be provided.
- NYLT patrols may be coed, with a minimum of two Scouts of a gender in a patrol.
To register your Scout for the 2026 NYLT Course visit: www.pathwaytoadventure.org/nylt/
– Railroading Merit Badge
The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club is holding its annual Railroading Merit Badge workshop on June 6. The flyer for the workshop will be sent separately.
– Upcoming Activities
- April 4 – Sag Valley Hike
- May 1-3 – Camping Weekend at Warren Dunes in Michigan
- June 6 – Railroading Merit Badge Opportunity
- June, 2026 – National Youth Leadership Training
- June 25-28 – USS Cobia – High Cliff 3-Night Camp-Out – Manitowoc, WI
- July 12-18 – Summer Camp at Owasippe Scout Reservation
See you Monday!
Mr. Pelrine
Scoutmaster, Troop 965