DuPage AME Church
Boy Scout Troop 263
The Boy Scouts is a ministry in the DuPage AME Church
for boys in the 6th through 12th grades (or ages 11 through 17).
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Goals
Influence a boy's character development and spiritual growth.
Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
Improve understanding within the family.
Strengthen a boy's ability to get along with others.
Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.
Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best.
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Meeting Times
Every First and Third Saturday at 1 PM
DuPage AME Church
Our Troop Video
Bear Paw Camping ListBSA Troop 263
Bear Paw Summer Camp
7/16/23 – 7/22/23
What to Bring List
Scouts
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Personal tent
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Sleeping bag
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Small pillow
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Extra blanket
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Foam pad or cot to put under your sleeping bag
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BSA Class A uniform (shirt, neckerchief, and pants)
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Scout handbook
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Notebook and pencils/pens
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Spending money (cash ~$80)
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Mess kit
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Watch
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First aid kit
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Swiss Army pocket knife
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Hat
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellant (non-aerosol)
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Flashlight
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compass
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Pair of gym shoes
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Pair of hiking boots
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Pair of shower shoes (flip flops/slides)
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T-shirts
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Underwear & socks for 7 days
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Jeans/pants
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Shorts
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Long sleeve shirts
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Pajamas/sleeping clothes
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Sweatshirt or jacket
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Swimsuit
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Rain poncho/rain suit
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Towel
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Lawn chair/camp chair
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Spare external battery for phones
Our Troop plans to take camping to a new level this year!
Our troop has plans to help others and to continue rank advancement to Eagle Scout!
