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Welcome to Troop 42 Lake Bluff, IL

Grace United Methodist Church has hosted Troop 42 since it was originally chartered in 1926. Troop 42 strives to provide the highest quality program and experiences for young men. The Scouts in Troop 42 are an extremely diverse and admirable group of young men. True to the Boy Scout principles, the Troop is a Boy Led organization under the leadership of the Senior Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leader Council. The Adult Leaders and Committee members recognize all of the changes and challenges that the Scouts are experiencing in their 11th through 18th years of life. The Scoutmasters provide a mentored atmosphere that allows for each individual Scout's needs and future growth.

The Troop Committee supports the efforts of the Scoutmasters and Youth Leaders while maintaining the continued excellence of Troop 42. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Turner, Troop Committee Chairperson at jennifer.turner@lakebluff42.mytroop.us.

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Climbing Merit Badge Overnight

Posted on Jan 23 2026 - 11:45am

Our overnight for March has been announced- it is a one night climbing merit badge overnight at Upper Limits in Bloomington, IL.  Please see Troop 42 site for details. 

Snow Sports Merit Badge - Added to Dec Calendar

Posted on Nov 17 2025 - 8:59am

Join Three Harbor Council for the Snow Sports Merit Badge Clinic on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 for the initial online class.  After the online session, Scouts BSA will need to complete one of the following options in order to complete the merit badge.  You need to register via the link on the calendar page on the Troop 42 site. 

Klondike Derby Coming Feb 2026

Posted on Nov 5 2025 - 9:01am

The Klondike Derby is a day of fun and friendly competition in the snow (or mud, or sun--you never know with Midwest winters). It will be held Feb 7, 2026 from 8-5 at Camp Crown. Troops compete against each other in activities like fire building, sled racing, and first aid, and they must carry all their supplies on their troop-designed sled. We need to have our teams in by Dec 31st, so if your Scout is interested please RSVP on the Troop 42 page or email Jennifer.  Cost is $20 per Scout and $5 for adults- price includes lunch. 

Oceanography Merit Badge Added at Shedd Aquarium

Posted on Sep 19 2025 - 1:54pm

The Oceanography Merit badge has been added to the Troop 42 site.  The badge is being held at the Shedd Aquarium and you must register directly with them, the link is on the Troop 42 site.  My mom (Mrs Turner) will be driving any scouts down who register.  It is Oct 12 the long weekend we are off of school. 

New Merit Badges Added

Posted on Sep 1 2025 - 1:56pm

New merit badges have been added for Oct & Nov.  If you have been a Scout for more than 1 year, please verify it is not a merit badge you have already completed. 

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