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Troop 292 Calendar

Troop 292 Scout Book Plus Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

Raymond Moreno Eagle Court of Honor

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1 pm - Food provided

Robinson Grace Church

14211 120th Ave.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

PLC MEETING: March 30, 2026

April plans

Survivoree plans

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: March 30, 2026

7:30 pm, following the PLC meeting

Troop 292 Committee Agenda 30 March 2026

TROOP MEETING: March 31, 2026

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!

Calvary Christian Church (Overnighter Church)

3500 Byron Center Ave SW

Troop Elections

Program Planning

TROOP MEETING: April 14, 2026

No meeting on April 7 - Spring Break!

Program Feature: Personal Management

Campout Planning: District Survivoree!

LAKESHORE DISTRICT SURVIVOREE:

April 17-19, 2026

Gerber Scout Reservation

$55/Scout; $40/Adult (Early-Bird registration due March 10)

Outsmart • Outlast • Outmaneuver

Get ready to put your skills to the test! Teams and patrols will have the chance to Outsmart, Outlast, and Outmaneuver the competition at the Lakeshore District Spring Survivoree.

Participants will face a series of exciting challenges designed to test teamwork, leadership, and survival skills. Teams will compete for the highest score in each challenge.

To ensure all Scouts and Scouters are fully prepared, a Leaders Guide with detailed event information will be released as the event date approaches. Stay tuned!

TROOP MEETING: April 21, 2026

Program Feature: Personal Management

PLC MEETING: April 27, 2026

May plans

Sleeping Bear Dunes plans

TROOP MEETING: April 28, 2026

Program Feature: Personal Management

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: May 4, 2026

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE: 7 pm

TROOP MEETING: May 5, 2026

TBD

TROOP MEETING: May 12, 2026

Campout Planning: Sleeping Bear Dunes

SLEEPING BEAR DUNES CAMPOUT:

May 15-17, 2026

$50/Person

Visit a jewel of west Michigan on our annual May campout event.

TROOP MEETING: May 19, 2026

Grave Decorating

NOTE THE DIFFERENT TIME: 6 pm

Grandville Cemetery

3570 Prairie SW

SPRING COURT OF HONOR: May 26, 2026

Program to be announced

PRE-CAMP SUMMER MEETINGS

Tuesdays through June

Summer Camp Prep and Advancement

SCOUTS AT MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7

$66/Scout; $118/Adult + food and equipment

OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

Weekend Camping in our Graves Family Campground - Bring your Scout trailers, food and beverage, fire rings, grills, and make yourself at home!
Weekend admissions to ALL on-track action, discounted for Scouts & adults
Commemorative Michigan International Speedway Scout Patch
Additional Scout exclusive activities and events

Open to ALL Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA of all levels!

https://www.mispeedway.com/scouts/

Cole Canoe Base

SUMMER CAMP 2026: Cole Canoe Base

July 5-11, 2026

$430/Scout; $190/Adult (full week) daily rates available

Payment Schedule:

Payment #1: $70 Due January 27 (youth and/or adult)

Payment #2: $70 Due by March 1

required to sign up for Merit Badge Go-Live on March 21 at 8 am

Payment #3: $145 Due by April 1

Payment #4: $145 Due by May 1

Cole Canoe Base Leader Guide

Everything you need to know, whether it's your first year or fifth year attending summer camp! Check out this leader guide for packing lists, contact information and more.

Scouting America National Jamboree 2026

July 20-31, 2026 -- $3000

Summit Betchel Reserve - High Adventure Base in West Virginia

Act NOW! Sign up HERE.

Camp D-Bar-A

Summer Horse Programs at D-Bar-A

A full-immersion program, Scouts will earn Horsemanship, Farm Mechanics, Veterinary Medicine, Painting, Metalworking and Welding Merit Badges. Scouts should be 13 years old and at least First Class, and have some riding and camping experience.

Camp D-Bar-A

PAST EVENTS

TROOP MEETING: March 24, 2026

Program Feature: Caving

Scout Skills

TROOP MEETING: March 17, 2026

Program Feature: Caving

MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPOUT: March 13-15, 2026

$100/Person

We will leave Grandville early on Friday, March 13 - Scouts will miss school to participate. We will be camping outdoors, not inside a cave.

1. Departure & Arrival Times – We are meeting at 8:30 am on Friday, March 13th at the scout church with plans to leave by 9am. If adults need to leave a vehicle, you can park them in the back corner. We should arrive to the cave between 5pm and 6pm eastern time, but we will be in central time by the time we get there. Our departure to home and arrival home should follow a similar time frame. Leave after breakfast on Sunday, March 15th and be home around dinner time.

2. Travel Meals - Bring a travel meal for lunch on Friday and money for a fast food dinner meal on Friday. For the return trip home on Sunday, you will make a bag lunch for the ride home and we will not be stopping for dinner. Dinner is on your own after we get back, be aware.

3. Travel Entertainment - It’s going to be an over 8 hour day of travel, both days. Your welcome to bring devices, games and activities for travel. Devices will not be allowed in camp, they will have to stay in the vehicles.

4. Weather & Packing – It will be warmer down south, may be as high as 70s, but be prepared with your packing for all types of weather that we could encounter. Comfortable shoes for walking/hiking the cave are recommended.

5. Tenting – Our campsite might be on the smaller side, so be prepared to share a tent with a buddy. Having a tent buddy is actually the norm for scouting and something the troop required before the covid era mandates to single tent camp. This has benefits for many reasons and we’ll be looking to implement it more at campouts. If you don’t have a tent big enough for at least two people on the ground, the troop has at least four tents going on this campout you can barrow.

6. Drivers – We will be going straight to the campsite upon arrival, not the welcome center or any other location. It’s recommended that your vehicle stop for dinner by the time you hit Elizabethtown, KY, near the US-65s exit 94 to Route 62. Past this exit, options for quick easy meals begin to get sparse as we get closer to the cave. From this area to the cave is about an hour of small towns and back roads. The address of our site is below, we are site 7, the last site on the one way loop.

Maple Springs Loop, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

Learn more about Mammoth Cave!

TROOP MEETING: March 10, 2026

Program Feature: Caving

Prepare for Mammoth Cave campout.

TROOP MEETING: March 3, 2026

Program Feature: Caving

Signups on-going for Summer Camp, Survive-o-ree campout, Sleeping Bear Dunes and NASCAR weekend.

Need the Swimming Merit Badge? You can take it this Saturday, March 7 at 1 pm at Grandville High School. Contact Mrs. Wilson to sign up.

TROOP MEETING: February 24, 2026

Emergency Preparedness with the Butter-Knife-Wielding Goose Patrol

Summer Camp Payment #2 Due by March 1:$70/$360 remainder

First payment goes to the troop coordinator via troop treasurer to set up your camp account Subsequent payments can be made directly to council with debit/credit, or via the troop coordinator and troop treasurer, depending on your use of your Scout Account or a personal circumstance.

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: February 23, 2026

7:30 pm, following the PLC meeting

Troop 292 Committee Agenda 23 February 2026

PLC MEETING: February 23, 2026

March plans

EAGLE SPIRIT KLONDIKE DERBY: February 21, 2026

Are you ready for the ultimate winter challenge? Grab your sled, gather your team, and head to the Scouting America Klondike Derby — where teamwork, Scouting skills, and winter fun collide!

Date: Feb 20th to the 22nd

Location: Charlton Park

2545 S. Charlton Park Rd

Hastings, MI 49058

This annual winter event is packed with action, adventure, and opportunities to test your outdoor skills in a cold-weather setting. Scout teams will compete in a series of thrilling challenges, including:

Fire Building – Navigation – First Aid

Lashings & Knot-Tying – Shelter Building

And more...

Lunch of chili, cornbread, cookies and bottled water included.

Coffee and hot chocolate provided as well.

What to Expect:

Exciting competition against other troops from the area

Skill-building stations to test your Scout knowledge

Friendly teamwork to build leadership and collaboration

Winter fun with a Klondike twist!

COURT OF HONOR: February 17, 2026

Dinner begins at 6:30 pm. MC: Elowyn V.

Signup Genius for food is HERE.

TROOP MEETING: February 10, 2026

Emergency Preparedness with the Fun Wagon Patrol

Klondike Prep

TROOP MEETING: February 3, 2026

Program Feature: Emergency Preparedness with the Minions Patrol

Techniques for getting out of a building that's on fire

First aid hurry cases

Troop mobilization techniques

How is e-prep done every day at your local community level? How do community leaders prepare and plan for emergencies?

SCOUT SUNDAY: February 1, 2026

Class A Uniform required.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to be organized and prepared for our duties of Opening Flag Ceremony, and any music or readings by Scouts during the Service. Meet in the Sanctuary.

Consider making this your family's faith event this one day of the year to recognize and thank our Chartered Partner for everything they do for our troops and Cub Scout pack. Refreshments follow the service, if your schedule allows.

TROOP MEETING: January 27, 2026 - Cancelled due to weather

Summer Camp Payment #1 Due:$70/$430 scout; $70/$190 adult

First payment goes to the troop coordinator via troop treasurer to set up your camp account. Subsequent payments can be made directly to council with debit/credit, or via the troop coordinator and troop treasurer, depending on your use of your Scout Account or a personal circumstance.

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: January 26, 2026

7:30 pm, following the PLC meeting

Troop 292 Committee Agenda 26 January 2026

PLC MEETING: January 26, 2026

February plans

Eagle Spirit Klondike

POLAR BEAR CAMPOUT: January 23, 2026

Gerber Scout Reservation: $60/Scout; $40/Adult

Welcome to WINTER!!

Come join us at GSR for our annual Polar Bear campout. This year, campers will also be working on the Snow Sports Merit Badge. Friday night will be spent cabin camping and completing the indoor parts of the merit badge. On Saturday morning, participants will head outside and set up their polar bear camp spending the remainder of the weekend outdoors. Meals will be provided for the weekend, including cooking over a fire Saturday evening. A warming station will be available all weekend.

TROOP MEETING: January 20, 2026 - Cancelled due to weather

Winter Camping with a presentation by Mr. Metzger

TROOP MEETING: January 13, 2026

Winter Camping: Gear

Active Sign-ups:

Klondike on February 21 ($15/Scout or $5/Adult) signup by 2/3/26
Mammoth Cave on March 13-15 ($100/person), miss school on 3/13
Summer Camp at Cole Canoe Base on July 5-11 ($430/Scout or $190/Adult); $70 deposit due 1/27

Payments can be made with check made out to Troop 292 and turned in to Mrs. Vernon, Event Coordinator, or Mr. Claus, Treasurer. You can also VENMO to @IanClaus.

Order of the Arrow eligibility:

First Class

15 nights camping (only 5 nights of summer camp can count) in the last two years (January 2024-January 2026)

If you are eligible for election to the OA (Scout or adult), please inform Mr. Hinterman at Tuesday’s meeting. A good way to check is to count the number of wood chips you have: each represents at least one night of camping, usually 2.

Citizenship in Society:

Session 3/3 is on Tuesday, January 13. Be prepared to cover the homework assigned for Class #3 and any missed assignments from Class #2. Let’s respect the time of our fellow group members and your counselor, and get it wrapped up.

TROOP MEETING: January 6, 2026

Winter Camping: Clothing

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: January 5, 2026

Troop 292 Committee Agenda January 2026

PLC MEETING: January 5, 2026

January plans

Polar Bear Camp

Eagle Spirit Klondike

Up All Nighter 2026

Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 3

8pm - 8am at Cavalry Christian Church - Wyoming

Bring a 2 liter and games to play. Gaming systems and pizza will be provided.

Scouting America Medical Form A/B required for all participants.

TROOP MEETING: December 16, 2025

Last Meeting of 2025

Up-All-Nighter Planning, Holiday Party

TROOP MEETING: December 9, 2025

Program Planning Part #2

CHRISTMAS AT THE COMMONS

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5-8pm

Staging at 3:30pm, Decorating at 4pm

Hand out candy and enjoy the holiday vibes.

Dress for the weather. Hot Hands warmers and candy will be provided. Looking for smiling faces!

TROOP MEETING: December 2, 2025

Program Planning Part #1

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: December 1, 2025

Troop 292 Committee Agenda December 2025

PLC MEETING: December 1, 2025

December plans

TROOP MEETING: November 18, 2025

November Program Feature: COPE

TROOP MEETING: November 11, 2025

November Program Feature: COPE

Veteran's Day

ScoutsGiving: Saturday, November 8

1-3 pm at Wedgwood Park

Bring a snack to share.

TROOP MEETING: November 4, 2025

November Program Feature: COPE

TROOP MEETING: October 28, 2025

October Program Feature: Cooking

Flag Retirements - Bring good scissors for cutting fabric.

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: October 27, 2025

Troop 292 Committee Agenda October 2025

Camping is Scouting's signature program method for putting into action all those skills we learn in our weekly meetings. Summer Camp is a full week, away from every-day distractions, to bring those skills to bear, and bond with Scouting friends.

Every year, we face the same dilemma: Where will we go?! When will we go?!

Our first decision is in-council or out-of-council and we will probably opt for in-council, since it's economical and requires less travel. Here are links to the camps available at the in-council rate:

Gerber Scout Reservation

Cole Canoe Base

Camp Rotary

Camp Hiawatha

We will decide on a camp and deposits will be due this fall.

Michigan Crossroads Council traditional summer camps are all-inclusive, covering food and merit badge supplies: $430 per Scout; $190 per Adult (full week)

Gerber Scout Reservation

Cole Canoe Base

Camp Rotary

Camp Hiawatha

PLC MEETING: October 27, 2025

New PLC's First Meeting

MERIT BADGE: Truck Transportation

Sunday, October 26 at 1 - 3 pm

Scouts can earn the entire merit badge during this event.

Visit the merit badge requirements HERE.

SERVICE PROJECT:

OPERATION LEGACY: Superhero Kickball Social

Saturday, October 25 at 10 am - 4 pm

Kellogg Woods Park

275 Kellogg Woods Park Drive SE

Kentwood, MI 49548

Pick-up style games start at various times - All are welcome!

Costumes earn points!

ADMISSION: Cost for each participant is the donation of one of the following items for STREAMS: Healthy Neighborhood Hub

Healthy Cereal
Rice/Whole Grain Pasta
School Snacks (fruit snacks and granola bars)
Diapers (all sizes)

https://www.travismanion.org/events/operation-legacy/grand-rapids-mi-superhero-kickball-social-and-donation-drive/

SERVICE PROJECT: Grand Rapids Marathon Aid Station

Sunday, October 19 at 7 - 11:30 am

Millennium Park Rec Area Entrance Gate

Scouts and adults hand out water and Gatorade in support of marathon participants.

Hi-vis t-shirt and lunch provided.

TROOP MEETING: October 21, 2025

October Program Feature: Cooking

Troop Elections and Summer Camp 2026 Selection

Scouts interested in becoming Senior Patrol Leader should come prepared with a speech to be pre-approved by their Scoutmaster. Scouts will also be voting for Summer Camp 2026. Details on our local council camps can be found on this page below. If your scout cannot attend this meeting but would like to run for SPL or other elected positions (Patrol Leaders), they can submit their candidacy to their Scoutmaster. Likewise, they can submit their selection for Summer Camp in advance of the meeting. Please email your Scoutmaster.

COUNCIL EVENT: Merit Badge Mayhem Fall 2025

Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19

8 am - 4 pm at L.E. White Middle School, Allegan

Registration is closed.

TROOP MEETING: October 14, 2025

October Program Feature: Cooking

Safety in the kitchen: Knife skills with Mrs. Wilson

Scouts: Bring your family's best cooking knives (chef's, utility, paring) and if you have a sharpener or honing steel, bring those, too!

Merit Badges relevant to this Program Feature:

FAITH & BLUE

Scouts and adult leaders will bring visibility to the event, and help donors carry donations to collection areas. Class A Uniforms, please!

Saturday, October 11 at 11 am - 1 pm

Wedgwood Park and Target (Grandville)

Contact Mrs. Wilson if you plan to attend at Target. Others, feel free to go to Wedgwood Park.

Personal Care Items:

Soap and shampoo

Toothpaste and toothbrushes

Razors and shaving cream

Toilet paper and facial tissue

Feminine products

Food Items:

Fruit cups and pudding cups

Dried milk and dried fruit

Oatmeal and cereal

Apple sauce and soups

Dried pasta and pasta sauces

Canned meat and other canned goods

Baby Products:

Diapers and Wipes

Baby formula

CAMPOUT: Adirondacks 2025

Adirondacks at Gerber Scout Reservation

Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12

Cost: $35

Beast-Feast, Dutch oven cooking and more!

TROOP MEETING: October 7, 2025

Campout Planning with AOLs from Pack 3391

Distribute Faith & Blue flyers

October Program Feature: Cooking

Merit Badges relevant to this Program Feature:

EAGLE PROJECT: Blake Thompson

Sunday, October 5 at 1 pm - 4 pm

Building benches in an outdoor classroom behind Vanguard Charter Academy

Put us to work, Boss.

Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Leading the team.

Relaxing on their creations!

Fall Fest at The Commons

Saturday, October 4; 11-4 pm

Earn service hours - man the booth at Fall Fest in downtown Grandville to raise awareness of Scouting America.

Thanks to Mrs. Worst and AJ for their fantastic Snoopy and Woodstock: buddies making some s'mores at the campfire!

The Fall Fest 2025 booth for Cub Scout Pack 3391 Pinewood Derby Track and Scouts BSA Troop 292 B&G Nerf Gallery looking good!

Thanks to Mr. Nies and Mr. Grigoletti for all their work getting us set up.

Using the EDGE method to assist some future Scouts in their Nerf efforts.

2025 Fall Court of Honor

Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 pm

Grandville Middle School Cafeteria

Master of Ceremonies: Mikey P.

PARENT/LEADER COMMITTEE MEETING: September 2025

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 8 pm

Grandville-Jenison Congregational Church

Welcome, Attendance, Introductions

Approve August 2025 Minutes and September Agenda

Scoutmaster Reports: Carl Hinterman and Jeffrey Viraldo

Committee Chair: Ruth Wilson

Membership: Vacant

Troop Dues = Due September 30 (Court of Honor)

Fundraising: Vacant

Farmgirl Flea follow-up

November 29

Popcorn sales - Ruth

Wreath sales - Jeffrey

Grand Rapids Marathon: October 19 - Ian Claus

Service: Katie Glynn

Faith & Blue: October 11 at 11am-1pm; Wedgwood Park and Target (Grandville)

Marketing: Vacant

Discover Scouting event follow-up - Dave G.

Fall Fest: October 3 & 4

Scarecrow - Jenn Worst

Booth - Ruth & Dave Grigoletti

Christmas at the Commons: December 6

Training: Vacant

Youth Protection Training Update

COPE/Climbing Level 1 Training: October 17-18, 7pm-7pm

CPR/First Aid Blended Course AND First Aid Merit Badge Day

Treasurer: Ian Claus

Current Balance_____________

Available Balance____________

Scout Accounts______________

Outdoor Report: Heather Vernon

Mackinac Rendezvous XX: September 19-21 close-out

Adirondacks @ Gerber: October 10-12

Adventure Point? November 8-9?

December/January: All-Nighter January 2-3, 8 pm - 8 am

Lakeshore Klondike Ten: January 23-24

February 7: Eagle Spirit Klondike

March: Mammoth Cave or Scoutmaster Surprise

April: Pigeon Creek or Spring Survive-O-Ree April 17-19 (ten)

May: Sleeping Bear Dunes

June: Summer Camp

July: National Jamboree

Advancement: Brandan Grinwis and Adam Barksdale

Court of Honor: September 30

Merit Badges requested: Swimming, Lifesaving, Cooking and Cit in Society

Equipment Manager: Jake Ernst

Secretary Report: Jenn Worst

New Business

Next Meeting: October 27 (PLC at 7?)

Join Scouting America at Heritage Park!

Sunday, September 28 at 1 - 4 pm

Heritage Park, Grandville

Discover all Scouting America has to offer your whole family!

All ages are welcome to Heritage Park on Sunday, September 28 from 1-4 pm to experience Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA activities including Pinewood Derby, disc golf, outdoor cooking, camping demos and games, and so much more!

Farmgirl Flea Market Fall 2025

Friday, September 26 @ 3:30-8pm

Saturday, September 27 @ 8:45 am - 4 pm

Scouts and their families can earn cash for their scouting adventures working as porters at this event. The troop gets paid a sum which is divided in shares to the scouts who work.

Tips are also pooled and shared.

TROOP MEETINGS: September 2025

Troop Dues = $50, due 9/30 pay by check or VENMO to Mr. Claus @ianclaus

Program Feature: Technology

9/16/25: Mackinac Rendezvous Campout Planning and Cyber Chip

CAMPOUT: Mackinac Rendezvous XX

September 19-21 I Mackinac Mill Creek Campground

Visit https://michiganscouting.org/macrendezvous/ for more details

Scouts will miss school on Friday, September 19

Parents must call their scout's school for attendance purposes.

Campout Planning on Tuesday, September 16 at troop meeting.

Saturday, September 13 at Sixth Street Park, Grand Rapids

SERVICE PROJECT: Grand River Cleanup 2025

We are excited to share that the Mayors Grand River Cleanup will continue this year as a collaborative effort between WMEAC and MLCV on Saturday, September 13th. While the structure may look a little different, the heart of the event remains the same: bringing our community together to protect and care for the Grand River.

Registration/Check-in: 8:15 am - 9:00 am

Partner tables: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Opening remarks: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Cleanup activity: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Return & Commemoration: 12:00-12:30 pm

SERVICE PROJECT: 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute

8 am - Dusk at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, on your own, or on the web.

2025-2026 Troop 292 Program Kickoff

7 pm; PLC meets at 6:45 pm

Wedgwood Park, 3391 Wilson Ave SW

Enjoy a round-robin event full of activities to BE PREPARED for a new year of Scouting Adventures!

Bring your Scout Handbook to update into ScoutBook.

Bring uniform parts you have outgrown to donate to our uniform box. Look for pieces to complete your needs.

2025 BUCK CREEK CLEAN UP

Saturday, August 16 at 9 am

Several Scouts from Troop 292 participated in the annual cleanup of Buck Creek which is a major watershed in Grandville and Wyoming.

Thank you for your service!

Great Lakes Sailing Adventure 2025

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