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  • HIKE: Little Red Schoolhouse
    HIKE: Little Red Schoolhouse
    Sat, Apr 18
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480, USA
    Join us on our 2nd five mile hike at the Little Red Schoolhouse and Whike Oak Trail.
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  • CAMPOUT: White Pines
    CAMPOUT: White Pines
    Fri, Apr 24
    White Pines Forest State Park
    Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT – Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
    White Pines Forest State Park, W Pines Rd, Mt Morris, IL 61054, USA
    White Pines is one of the Troop's favorite places to camp.
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  • CAMPOUT: Indiana Dunes
    CAMPOUT: Indiana Dunes
    Fri, May 08
    Indiana Dunes State Park
    May 08, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT – May 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
    Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
    As the month heats up, Troop 12 is heading to the Indiana Dunes!
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  • Joliet Slammers May 30th
    Joliet Slammers May 30th
    Sat, May 30
    Joliet Slammers
    May 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT
    Joliet Slammers, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
    Enjoy a game at the ball park and help your scout raise funds for their scout acount.
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  • MB: Railroading
    MB: Railroading
    Sat, Jun 06
    Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club
    Jun 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club, 1311 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA
    The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club is offering scouts an opportunity to earn the Railroading Merit Badge.
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  • 2026 SUMMER CAMP at Ed Bryant
    2026 SUMMER CAMP at Ed Bryant
    Sun, Jun 21
    Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
    Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT – Jun 27, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
    Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, N6960 County Rd G, Mauston, WI 53948, USA
    Ed Bryant Scout Reservation was selected by our Troop as our Summer Camp adventure for 2026!
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  • SAVE THE DATE: Rock Cut State Park
    SAVE THE DATE: Rock Cut State Park
    Fri, Jul 24
    Rock Cut State Park
    Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT – Jul 26, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
    Rock Cut State Park, 7223 West Lane Rd, Caledonia, IL, USA
    Troop 12 returns to Rock Cut State Park.
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  • SAVE THE DATE: Cleveland Road AOL Weekend
    SAVE THE DATE: Cleveland Road AOL Weekend
    Fri, Sep 18
    Cleveland Road Campground
    Sep 18, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT – Sep 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
    Cleveland Road Campground, 11000 Cleveland Rd, Mokena, IL 60448, USA
    AOL Weekend hosted at the Cleveland Road campground
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  • SAVE THE DATE: Waterfall Glen
    SAVE THE DATE: Waterfall Glen
    Fri, Oct 23
    Waterfall Glen Youth Campground
    Oct 23, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT – Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
    Waterfall Glen Youth Campground, 17W181 Waterfall Glen Fp, Willowbrook, IL 60527, USA
    Join Troop 12 for fun at Waterfall Glen
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  • SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Game Out!
    SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Game Out!
    Fri, Nov 13
    Lincolnway Christian Church
    Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM CST – Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
    Lincolnway Christian Church, 690 E Illinois Hwy #2754, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA
    Come join us for games and fun!
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  • SAVE THE DATE: Cold Weather Campout, Harley Davidson Museum, Engineering MB
    SAVE THE DATE: Cold Weather Campout, Harley Davidson Museum, Engineering MB
    Fri, Dec 11
    Location is TBD
    Dec 11, 2026, 5:00 PM CST – Dec 13, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
    Location is TBD
    Cold Weather campout, Engineering MB, and a visit to the Harley Davidson Museum
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