Welcome to Troop 168's annual holiday greenery fundraiser! Every year, our Scouts sell fresh, premium evergreen products to fund our upcoming adventures, campouts, and community service projects.
On May 1, 2025 the Spirit Lake Scout Troop 168 have joined with West O Brewery for the "ON US" fundraising event. We ask that you
Taproots — West O Beer’s effort to infuse and support these focus areas — draws deeply from our passions, tapping into our beers and spaces through the following programs:
ON US
Fundraising events at the West O Beer taproom that highlight the incredible work of area nonprofits and initiatives.
2025 the scouts will be attending Tomahawk scout camp. Tomahawk Scout Camp is one of Northern Star Scouting’s summer and winter camps. Scouts have been stewards of the property for over 70 years.
Prior to becoming a camp, portions of this property were used for raising both cattle and crops. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the great pine forests on the property and surrounding areas were logged to make lumber for growing communities in the Midwest.
For hundreds of years prior to the arrival of European settlers, the entire region was occupied by Native Americans, most recently the Chippewa people. The land was relinquished to the U.S. government in the mid-1800s.
To recognize and appreciate the land is an expression of respect and a way of honoring Indigenous people. We acknowledge that Tomahawk Scout Camp occupies the ancestral lands of Indigenous people. We honor the Chippewa people, who were the owners before the United States government.
The Chippewa and other Indigenous groups are living people with a past, present and future. Scouts are encouraged to learn more about Native American cultures, such as through earning Citizenship in Society and Indian Lore merit badges.
2020 marks the 75th anniversary for BSA Troop 168 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Our charter organization, American Legion Timpe Post #23, has graciously supported our Troop throughout the entire 75 years! With all that has happened in the world during 2020, our Troop is thankful to get together each week for advancement and outdoor activities.
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