BOY PLANNED
The Troop 33 program is boy planned at our annual weekend Patrol Leaders Retreat.   All Scouts have input into this plan through
their patrol leader.
VIGOROUS SCHEDULE
During 1999 Troop 33 plans to offere 80 activities,
including 53 that are free of cost. Our goal is to teach citizenship
by creating numerous opportunities for leadership, shared responsibilities,
and team building. We will also explore our national heritage by travel through
17 states exploring in all directions the fabric of our nation. We will also
travel to Canada and Mexico to develop a better appreciation of other cultures
and heritages building a stronger sense of world brotherhood.
VARIED PROGRAM
We try to offer a variety of programs that appeal
to a wide range of interests for boys of all ages and all ability
levels.  
Our program operates 12 months a year and we enjoy each season.
1999 Activities include:
- Advancement - Fundraising - Parades / Shows - Amusement Parks - Hiking - Pioneering Campout - Beaches - Horseback Riding - Rafting - Backpacking - Ice Skating - Service Projects - Bicycle Touring - International Tour - Skiing - Camping - Metropolitan Sightseeing - Snorkeling - Canoeing - Military Facilities - Snow Camping - Caving - Motorboating - Snowmobiling - Climbing - Mountain Biking - Snowshoeing - District Events - Museums & Monuments - Summer Camp - Fishing - Ocean Surf Swimming - Water Skiing
OUR 1997 ACTIVITIES
CALENDAR BY MONTH
JANUARY 1999
9.......Chicago Adventure...............................$ 15.00
10.......Meritt Prairie Sledding Trip.................... ----- FREE
16.......Chicago Wolves Hockey Game......................$ 15.00
17.......Grand Geneva Ski Trip...........................$ 30.00
22-24.......Snowmobile Trip.................................$ 75.00
22-24.......Indianhead/Rib Mountain Ski Weekend.............$125.00
30-31.......Winter Survival Campout......................... ----- FREE
FEBRUARY 1999
5.......Vigil Fire Opening Ceremony..................... ----- FREE
6.......Klondike Derby..................................$ 5.00
6-7.......Vigil Fire Overnight............................$ ----- FREE
8.......Court of Honor..................................$ 25.00
11-15.......Wilderness Snow Trek............................$ 45.00
20.......Cascade Mountain Ski Trip.......................$ 60.00
28.......Scout Sunday Service............................$ ----- FREE
MARCH 1999
6.......Equipment Day...................................$ ----- FREE
12-13.......Merit Badge Seminar (w/Troop 9 Champaign).......$ 30.00
14.......Zack's Side Pocket..............................$ ----- FREE
17.......Lenten Supper Service Project...................$ ----- FREE
20.......Indoor Climbing Gym.............................$ 20.00
21.......First Class Express.............................$ -----
26-Apr 3....Colorado Ski Trip...............................$300.00
27.......Scouting for Food Service Project...............$ ----- FREE
APRIL 1999
1-3.......(conclusion -- Colorado Ski Trip)
10.......Shabbona Bicycle Trip (20 miles)................$ ----- FREE
11.......Bicycles for Needy Children Service Project.....$ ----- FREE
16-18.......Spring Camporee.................................$ 15.00
24.......Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser....................$ ----- FREE
25.......Rock Cut Bicycle Trip (40 miles)................$ ----- FREE
MAY 1999
1.......Kishwaukee Canoe Trip #1........................$ ----- FREE
2.......Lake Geneva Bicycle Trip (80 miles).............$ ----- FREE
8.......Scout-O-Rama; DuPage County Fairgrounds.........$ ----- FREE
10.......Court of Honor..................................$ ----- FREE
14-16.......Kankakee River Canoe Trip.......................$ 15.00
22.......Bike-A-Thon (100 mile)..........................$ ----- FREE
23.......Church Picnic Service Project...................$ ----- FREE
23.......Canoe Rodeo/Fishing Derby.......................$ ----- FREE
29-30.......Tin Man Challenge...............................$ 5.00
31.......Memorial Day Flags Service Project..............$ ----- FREE
31.......Memorial Day Parade.............................$ ----- FREE
JUNE 1999
4-6.......Cuboree.........................................$ ----- FREE
6.......Kishwaukee Canoe Trip #2 (River Clean Up).......$ ----- FREE
15-19.......Vacation Church School Staff Service Project ...$ ----- FREE
12-20.......Yucatan Mexico Adventure........................$895.00
23-27.......Minnesota Iron Man Bicycle Tour (240 miles).....$100.00
JULY 1999
2-3.......Black Jack Bicycle Challenge (50 miles).........$ 10.00
4.......Hopkins Park 4th of July Food Booth.............$ ----- FREE
9-11.......Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival Fundraiser......$ ----- FREE
14-18.......Wilderness River Canoe Trek.....................$ 50.00
24.......Water Skiing Trip...............................$ 10.00
25-31.......Camp Freeland Leslie Summer Camp................$140.00
27-Aug 4....East Coast Iron Man Bicycle Tour (510 miles)....$350.00
AUGUST 1999
1-8.......(conclusion -- East Coast Iron Man)
21.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #1...................$ ----- FREE
21-22.......Wisconsin Dells Weekend.........................$ 40.00
23.......Court of Honor..................................$ ----- FREE
28-29.......DeKalb Cornfest Fundraiser......................$ ----- FREE
28.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #2...................$ ----- FREE
SEPTEMBER 1999
4-6.......Field of Dreams Weekend.........................$ 35.00
11.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #3...................$ ----- FREE
11-12.......Starved Rock Bicycle Trip (62 miles)............$ 10.00
18.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #4...................$ ----- FREE
18-19.......John Muir Trail Mountain Biking Trip............$ 50.00
25-26.......Pearson's Farm..................................$ 5.00
25.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #5...................$ ----- FREE
OCTOBER 1999
1-3.......Kishwaukee District Fall Camporee...............$ 15.00
2.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #6...................$ ----- FREE
7-11.......Mammoth Adventure...............................$ 75.00
9.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #7...................$ ----- FREE
16.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #8...................$ ----- FREE
17.......Upper Limits Rock Gym...........................$ 40.00
23.......Haunted Hike....................................$ 5.00
23.......AYSO Concession Fundraiser #9...................$ ----- FREE
30.......Six Flags Great America Fright Fest.............$ 30.00
30.......AYSO Concession fundraiser #10..................$ ----- FREE
NOVEMBER 1999
1.......Court of Honor & Cake Auction...................$ ----- FREE
6.......Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.....................$ ----- FREE
7.......Equipment Day...................................$ ----- FREE
14-15.......Canyon Camp Weekend.............................$ 15.00
20.......White Pines Ranch Horseback Trip................$ 15.00
21.......WELCA Banquet Service Project...................$ ----- FREE
DECEMBER 1999
4-5.......Patrol Leaders Retreat..........................$ ----- FREE
11.......Snowmobile Safety Certification Course..........$ 15.00
12.......First Class Express.............................$ ----- FREE
13.......Annual Holiday Party & Movie Night..............$ ----- FREE
OUR ACTIVITY LOCATIONS
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