Scouts BSA Linked Troops 427 - Wausau, Wisconsin

This page is a resourse for current information on Scouts BSA Troop 427 for boys and Troop 9427 for girls. Check below for the latest forms and information to download. Google Calendar updates are posted below for the entire season of scouting.

Calendar Updates - Scout BSA Troop 427 Google Calendar

Current Links and Upcoming Events

Summer Troop Activities in July and August - Upcoming weekly troop activites for the month of July and August.
- Canceled Tuesday July 23rd - Mountain Biking Outdoor Troop Activity - Tuesday July 26th at 9 Mile Marathon Parks - Due to poor trail conditions and a lingering chance of afternoon rain, today's mountain biking meeting at Nine Mile is cancelled.
- Tuesday July 30 - Watch the Free Waterski Show on the North location of Bluegill Bay Park starting at 6:30pm No charge, but donations are welcome. Concession stands and bleacher seating are available.
- Wednesday August 7th - Mini Golf at the Sawmill Adventure Park 608 Creske Ave, Rothschild, WI. starting at 6pm. Details regarding cost will be forthcoming. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us.
- Order of the Arrow Fall Conference - August 9-11, 2024 at Camp Tesomas. See your Scoutmaster for more details.
  - Tom Kita Chara Lodge Website Information on the Fall Conference
- Tuesday August 13th Hike at Rib Mountain starting at 6pm from the Turkey Vulture Trailhead. No cost. Wear good hiking shoes, bring insect repellent, and bring water to stay hydrated.
- Tuesday August 20th - Potluck Dinner Game Night at Bluegill Bay Park starting at 6pm. Join us for an end of summer celebration and bring a dish to pass. Watch for a future sign up genius to sign up for a specific meal item to share.
- Tuesday August 27th - Back with Regular Troop Meeting at St. Anne starting at 6pm. Please return all troop camping gear, clean and dry, at this meeting, so that we're fully-equipped for fall camping.
- Den Chief Training - Saturday September 7th, 2024 from 8:00am -11:30am
  - Who Should attend: Any and all Scouts BSA members wanting to server or currently serving as a den chief
  - Why: To learn skills needed to be a great den chief, to know what the role is and to have FUN!!!
  - Click for more information at Samoset.org

Wood Badge | Baden Powell’s Legacy for You

SCOUTING’S PREMIER ADULT LEADER TRAINING COURSE - The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. When we accomplish the mission of Scouting, we do it in the units.
Therefore, the short form of the purpose is, the purpose of Wood Badge is to strengthen units. Although the course is different today, what Baden-Powell said in 1919 still applies:
"One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get Scouters to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the spirit of the Scout Oath."

More information on Woodbadge at Samoset Council's website and Signup link

Financial Assistance Links to help with Cost of Summer Camp

Online Samoset Campership Application - Complete for campers with financial need for summer camp - submit by April 15th, 2024
Troop 427 Summer Camp Scholarship Request Form Available for members of Scouts BSA Troops 427 - This form is completely confidential and is only seen by the Scoutmaster and the Troop Camp Scholarship Committee. Scoutmaster Signature Required. Form needs to be submitted to the Troop Committee Chair - submit by April 16th, 2024
Samoset Council Financial Assistance - Families that need financial assistance are welcome to apply for National BSA membership fee, Samoset Council program fee, Scout Handbook, and Scout uniform assistance. We don’t want cost to be a barrier for any family. Go to Samoset.org/aid to complete a financial assistance form. In addition, unit money earning opportunities (i.e., popcorn sale, firewood) should be part of a plan for Scouts to earn their own way.

Wood Badge | Baden Powell’s Legacy for You

More information on Woodbadge at Samoset Council's website and Signup link

Scouts BSA program with Troops 427 - Important Links and Troop Forms

Blank Troop Deposit/Refund Slips
Weekly Dues Information and Form - New Policy in place.
BSA Personal Safety Awareness Videos & Scouts BSA Youth Protection Training for Scouts – Scout Rank Req.# 6a. & Star Rank Req. #6.
Link to Scouts BSA Advancement and Award Opportunities
Scouts BSA Troops 427 Position Trained Requirements
Eagle Scout Resources

Camp Tesomas Summer Camp Week 1, June 16-21, Week 2, June 23-29, 2024

Logistics for 2024 Summer Camp at Camp Tesomas Iroquois Campsite
Summer Camp 2024 Information - Items to do before camp, packing supplies, etc.
Camp Map - Complete with campsites, program areas, and building locations
Map to the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation - detailed directions on how to get to camp
Summer Camp Family Visit Invite Form with information on dinner - Form Due ASAP.
Leader Guidebook 2024 - Information on Programs, Merit Badges & MicroTrek
See our Merit Badge Page for information on Merit Badges for Week 1
Advancement Prerequisites 2024 - Needed requirements to complete before camp.
Tesomas Scout Camp Advancement Schedule 2024- Start looking at possible merit badges to take this summer at Camp Tesomas for the 2nd week. Troops 427 & 9427 plan to attend summer camp for two weeks in 2024. The first week of June 16-21, we plan to work on merit badges as a troop. We will be completing Camping MB, Cooking MB, Pioneering MB and Fish and Wildlife MB. See the Merit Badge page of our website for the schedule of work on the prerequisites needed to be completed before camp.
Medical Information
- Annual Health and Medical Form - Complete for all summer camp participants (including adult leaders) needs to be turned into the troop by the end of May 2024. If forms are not in (waiting for doctor appointment) please let us know the date that they will be turned in.
- Scout Medication - Complete for campers with medication and bring to camp
- Special Diet Request - complete for campers with dietary needs at least 2 weeks in advance
Summer Camp Menu- 2nd week of Camp June 23-29.
Scout Release Request - Complete for Scouts leaving camp early and send with them to camp.

Troops 427 & 9427 In the News

Channel 9 WAOW has a feature on our troops volunteerings, Area Scouts ask for donations in 'Scouting For Food' April 13th, 2024
Check it out our Troops have made the Scouting Life Magazine: Scouts Hone Their Survival Skills as Temperatures Fall Into the Single Digits - In the December 2023 issue of Scout Life Magazine (BSA's national magazine).
WAOW Channel 9 Video - Check out the feature on Addison Puent's American Red Cross Blood Drive for her Eagle Project.
WAOW Channel 9 Video - Local girl among first female Eagle Scouts in the nation - Check out the feature of Katie Martell, our first female Eagle Scout in Troop 427.
Wausau Daily Herald Article - Wausau's Katie Martell breaks new ground as area's first female Eagle Scout
Channel 9 WAOW News with our Troop Christmas Service Project for 2018.

Scoutbook Connections

LOGIN to: Scoutbook (For access to Rank advancement)
Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents
Scouts can login to Scoutbook if their parents invite them. A parent needs to be associated with their Scout by the Scoutbook unit admin, then the parent logs in and clicks on their Scout, goes to Edit Profile and at the bottom of the page is a place there the parent can invite the Scout to participate. Only a parent can do this. Setting up an Account Your Scout Can Use is in the Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents towards the bottom of the instructions.
Link to the Scoutbook App for Parents and Scouts (iPhone or iPad version) For parents and Scouts to track the Scouting Experience from Lion to Eagle Scout. This app is for parents and scouts only, it is not for adult leaders to track scouts. A Scoutbook.com log in is required and your account must either be connected to a Scout as a parent or be a youth account.
Link to the Scoutbook App for Parents and Scouts (Google Play Android) For parents and Scouts to track the Scouting Experience from Lion to Eagle Scout. This app is for parents and scouts only, it is not for adult leaders to track scouts. A Scoutbook.com log in is required and your account must either be connected to a Scout as a parent or be a youth account.