About / FAQ

When and where does Troop 308 meet?

• • Troop 308 meets most Tuesday nights during the school year at First United Church on Lake Street in Oak Park, IL, from 7pm to 8:30 pm.

What about camping?

• • Yes!  Every year the scouts meet to decide when and where they want to camp for the year.  Typically they camp once a month during the school year, except December.

Does Troop 308 go to summer camp?

• Yes!  Troop 308 normally goes to Owasippe Scout Reservation near Muskegon, MI for a week each summer in early June.

• This is a great opportunity to get started in scouting, and new scouts are encouraged to follow the great Pathfinder program offered at OSR.

What about High Adventure?

• Troop 308 typically goes on one high adventure trip each summer.  Past destinations have included Boundary Waters canoeing, Philmont Scout Ranch in NM, and Sea Base Scout Facility in FL.

Is Troop 308 part of the Girl Scouts?

• No.  Troop 308 is a girls troop of the Scouts BSA, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, which is a totally different organization from the Girl Scouts.

• Troop 308 scouts participate in all the same activities and fulfill all the same rank requirements as any other scouts in the BSA.

Could I come visit a troop meeting?

• Sure, no problem.  Visitors are always welcome at weekly meetings, and some campouts are also amenable to day visitors.  Just let us know when you would like to come see us, and we'll set it up.

Who can I contact for more information?

• The best way to contact the troop is via e-mail to opbsatroop308@gmail.com