Our service projects are a key part of our program. While giving service, Scouts learn to work together to do something good the community.
Mar 30-31 - MacQueen Clean-up
Scouts collected litter at MacQueen Forest Preserve.
May 28 - Memorial Day Flags Project
Scouts installed flags on historic Lincoln Highway for the Memorial Day holiday.
Jun 14 - Flag Day - Flags Project
Scouts installed flags on historic Lincoln Highway for the Flag Day holiday.
Jun 20-21 - Afton Wetlands Project
Under the direction of Colin P, Scouts planted over 3,000 aquatic plants in a newly established wetlands area at Afton Forest Preserve.
Jul 05 - Fireworks debris clean-up
Scouts picked up debris from the July 4 fireworks program at Hopkins Park.
Jul 31 - Elder Day Care Service Project
Troop 33 assisted an elderly day care program conduct a fishing derby at Rotary Park. One of the residents caught a trophy size bass.
Aug 04 - Iraq Soldier Benefit Dinner
Members of Troop 33 helped at a spaghetti dinner to benefit a soldier wounded in Iraq.
Aug 22-23 - DeKalb Flood Project
Troop 33 provided meals for about 80 residents at a Red Cross emergency shelter who were displaced by flooding along the Kishwaukee River. The flood was declared a national disaster by President Bush. Click here for images of the DeKalb Flood.
Sep 09 - Bikes for Kids Project
We refurbished old bicycles collected from the community. The bicycles were in turn donated to the Hope Haven homeless shelter.
Sep 21-23 - St Mary's Fall Festival
We camped at St Mary's fall festival, Septemberfest, in order to provide overnight security for the event.
Sep 22 - Flood Clean-Up Project
We removed about 50,000 pounds of sandbags from affected areas resulted from the DeKalb flood.
Sep 29 - Electronics Recycling Project
Our Scouts assisted in recycling electronics at the DeKalb County Health Department.
Oct 04 - Tribute to Heroes Banquet
Our Scouts provided an honor guard for the Tribute to Heroes event, where DeKalb County Citizens are honored for selfless service to the community.
Nov 17-18 - Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Meals
We provided meals for an overnight Wilderness First Aid course for about 40 people.
Nov 18 - Church Thanksgiving Banquet
We served beverages, bussed tables, and washed and dried dishes for about 150 people at the First Lutheran Thanksgiving banquet.
Nov 18 - Flag Line Honor Guard
We helped provide a flag line with local veteran groups to recognize a fallen soldier, Specialist Ashley Seitema. Click here for photos and tribute.
