Application and Information

Join the Honor Guard

Interested in joining the Smilin' Happy Scouts on Mackinac ?  We invite all Michigan Scouts to apply for this classic project.    Troop 127 is currently the only co-ed Scouting America contingent but if we hear of others we will share!  

This is a LICENSED camp, operating as a High Adventure extension of Cole Canoe Base.  We are inspected and follow the same standards as all other licensed MCC Camps.  All our adults are registered leaders in Scouting America, and complete background checks by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. We are trained in Youth Protection, Hazardous Weather, and most have completed Woodbadge Training.  Our Health Officer is trained in Wilderness First Aid.  Other leaders are certified in First Aid and CPR/AED usage.

Check out these videos!

Special thanks to Michael Armistead for putting together this awesome video on the program!

Troop 111 Mackinac Intro 

Scouting Magazine Article on nearly 100 Years of  the Mackinac Island Scout Service Camp

Scouts have served for nearly 100 Years at Mackinac Island

And a feature on Studio 10 on the Program and Kenny's actions
Studio 10 Interview

Wood TV's story on Kenny's Actions to save a guest suffering a cardiac arrest.
Wood TV Story

Application

Applications are closed for 2026.  The link below is for 2027 - dates will not be known until December 2026.

2027 MISSP Application (New and Returning Scouts)

All returning scouts must submit an updated application.

2026 Practice Schedule

We will hold two Saturday practices, usually from 10:00 am- 2:00 PM as well as a weekend training campout.   We also attempt to avoid big  sports finals weekends and Scouts BSA events to the best of our abilities.  All practices and the campout are mandatory!  We limit our practice times since we have scouts from all over the Lower Peninsula in our contingent, but that means every practice is vital.

Saturday, May 30, 2026: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm  (bring a lunch and water bottle)
June Training campout:  Friday, June 26 - Sunday June 28, 2026  (camping gear)
Saturday, July 11,  2026: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm  (bring a lunch and water bottle)
Saturday practices are at Delta Presbyterian Church.

Camp Fees:

The base fee for the camp has not been set for 2027.   New scouts will also need a uniform kit consisting of patches, a neckerchief,  and a name tag.  In addition a red "coaches" windbreaker jacket is needed.  There is a $50 deposit required upon acceptance to hold your spot.

Upon Acceptance

All scouts must submit the Scouting America Annual Health & Medical forms as soon as possible following acceptance.

All Scouts and Adult Leaders accepted to the Honor Guard must have a current Annual Health and Medical form - Parts A, B, & C.  Make sure you take this along when you get your yearly physical.  Please note, Health Forms are good for one year only.  Plan carefully to make sure your form is valid the entire time we are on the Island.  YOU DO NOT NEED PART D.  We will need TWO copies of your complete Health Form for Mackinac.

Annual Health & Medical Form, Parts A, B, & C

Each day begins with a uniform inspection.  Refer to the Uniform Inspection Sheet to make sure your patches are in the right spot.