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Welcome to Troop 273 Vernon Hills, IL

Welcome to Troop 273's Website!

Please see our "Upcoming Events" list on the left side of this page. This shows what our Troop is doing in the near term. Please contact us for more information on any event via the "Contact Us" menu selection to the left.

Our Troop meets Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm at Christ Lutheran Church at 595 Deerpath Dr. in Vernon Hills, IL. We start our meetings in August and finish the scout year in June. Our Patrol Leaders Council meets on the first Thursday of the month.
 
Our Troop has the philosophy that is aligned with traditional scouting ideals. That is to say that the scouting program is to allow scouts to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. We try to follow the three aims of scouting; character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Through weekly meetings and monthly activities/camp-outs, the scouts have a chance to grow into adulthood while learning life skills. The Scout Oath, Law, and Motto are what guides our scouts actions. If you are interested in a scout-led, traditional Scouting program, we welcome you to visit us. Stop by one of our meetings, or contact our Scoutmaster at scoutmaster@troop273vh.org.

Spring Flower Sales

Posted on Feb 15 2026 - 4:12am

The troop will be selling spring flowers. This is a great way to raise money in your scout account. More details and information to follow. 

Troop Apparel

Posted on Dec 18 2025 - 6:30am

 

Be Prepared for Klondike – Troop 273 Winter Gear Available
 

Hello Scouts,

Opportunity: Help a Former Scout Family

Posted on Dec 14 2025 - 11:30am

A former Scout family is asking for some help whether out of town for two weeks and shoveling snow. Please see the message below: 

They’re willing to pay $25 per shoveling trip over a two week period or you may look into this being considered service hours.

Electricity Merit Badge

Posted on Nov 29 2025 - 8:25pm

Seabase 2026 Survey

Posted on Jan 11 2025 - 9:23pm

Hello Troop,


We are doing a survey of adults and scouts to see what the level of interest is in going to Sea Base in 2026.  If you are interested in going, then rank the adventures below (1-17) with 1 being your first choice and send your choices back to me and Mrs. Chang (sanichol@sbcglobal.netby 9 p.m. on Monday, January 13.  For some of the trips we would sleep in air conditioned (AC) facilities, but for others we would sleep on an island/ship without AC.  

NEW Scouting America Registration Renewal Process has begun!!

Posted on Nov 2 2024 - 11:03pm

 

Attention!!!New Process! Renewals will NO longer be processed at troop recharter in the fall.  Adult leaders and youth members will be individually responsible for their renewals.  This is a process change we communicated back in February and has now taken effect.

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