Foxfire District 2012 Spring Camporee

[ May 4, 2012 to May 6, 2012. ] Lord Baden Powell Olympics (Scout – FIT) May 4-6, 2012 at Fabyan Forest Preserve, Rt. 25 in Geneva, IL Cub Scouts (Saturday only, includes lunch) $8.00 per scout Webelos (camping Sat. night, includes lunch) $10.00 per scout Scouts (Camping 2 nights and Sat. lunch) $15.00 per scout Adults (lunch, patch) $5.00 per person Activities include: Early morning 2 mile marathon walk/run Morning session:  Variety [...] [...]

Spring Spruce Up

[ April 21, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Foxfire District Leave No Trace Community Service Project April 21, 2012 9 a.m. to Noon at North Aurora Island Park Help the Fox Valley Park District with their annual Spring Spruce Up. Celebrate Earth Week, work toward earning Leave No Trace Award, & serve our community by cleaning up a park. FVPD will provide bags, gloves, water [...] [...]

2012 District Pinewood Derby

[ March 5, 2011; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] March 10, 2012, at O’Donnell Elementary School, 1640 Reckinger, Aurora, IL 60505 Watch for signs directing to gym entrance. $5.00 per car entry fee. Registration 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Races start 11 a.m. Divisions: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Open (for adults, Boy Scouts or additional cars for Cubs) Concessions will be available to support Scouting. For more info contact Jeff Fechner at (630) 897-1917 [...] [...]

Foxfire District Fay’s BBQ

[ March 22, 2012; 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The annual Fay’s Bar-B-Q is Thursday, March 22nd, at Wesley United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. This fundraiser benefits our district and council, with all funds helping local Scouting. Scout volunteers from Foxfire District staff and efficient “drive-thru” line and customers do not need to leave their vehicles! For those who are not familiar with [...] [...]

2012 District Dinner

[ April 14, 2012; 12:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] The Foxfire District Recognition Dinner is Saturday, April 14, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. “Gathering” begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:00, followed by Scouter and Unit recognitions. District Award of Merit will be presented to several deserving Scouters. Make plans for volunteers and parents from your Pack, Troop, or Crew to attend. A donation of $20.00 is requested [...] [...]

2012 District Award of Merit Nominations

[ February 1, 2012; ] All Scouting volunteers (and parents) should consider nomination Scouters for the District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver. These will be awarded at the District Dinner on April 14. Contact your Committee Chairman, Unit Leader, John McKenzie, Amy Seyller or the Norris Service Center for a nomination form. The District Award of Merit Nominations must be [...] [...]

Silver Beaver Award

[ February 1, 2012; ] The Silver Beaver Award was established in 1931 and is presented for distinguished service to young people within a local council of the Boy Scouts of America.A recipient must be a registered Scouter to receive the highest award presented by a local council. Annually, volunteers nominate men and women for the Silver Beaver award who [...] [...]

Foxfire District Webelos Lock-In

[ January 18, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] The 2012 Foxfire District Webelos Lock-in will be Friday, January 27-28, 2012, at O’Donnell Elementary School, 1640 Reckinger Road, Aurora. This is open to all Webelos. Early Registration DEADLINE: January 9, 2012; $10.00 (Includes food, treats, fun & Commemorative Patch) On-Site Registration: $15.00 Scout Registration & Check-in: 5:30- 6:00 p.m. Saturday pickup at 9:00 a.m. Readyman Activity Badge Showman Activity Badge Computer [...] [...]