Upcoming Events
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Scouts BSA Troops in order to be considered “trained”.
Register on the Bluegrass Council Website: https://mycouncil.bgcscouting.org/Event/IOLS-Fall26
Smokies Fall Break Trip!
Join Troop 73 for an exciting Fall Break adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We will be setting up basecamp at the Elkmont Campground (Group Site #1) for multiple days of hiking, mountain streams, exploring, and outdoor fun.
Open Event For More Details
Committee Meeting
Let’s get together and review Troop Business for the next couple of months.
Troop Meeting & PLC
All Scouts will meet.
Patrol Leaders come prepared for Patrol Leaders Council.
AOL Adventure Weekend!
AOL Adventure Weekend
Date & Time: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM – Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Location: Camp McKee Scout Reservation, 8695 Levee Rd, Jeffersonville, KY 40383
Target Audience: Arrow of Light (5th Grade) Scouts, Parents/Den Leaders, and Troop 73 Scouts & Leaders
Event Overview
Join Troop 73 for the annual AOL Adventure Weekend (formerly Webelos Woods) at Camp McKee! This weekend campout gives Arrow of Light Scouts hands-on exposure to the Scouts BSA program and the patrol method in an outdoor setting.
Visiting Cub Scouts will work alongside Troop 73 youth leaders, practice outdoor scoutcraft, tour troop campsites, and experience what awaits them in Scouts BSA. Troop 73 youth will demonstrate outdoor skills, lead activity stations, and showcase troop traditions around the council campfire.
Weekend Schedule Highlights
Tentative Schedule Based on Previous Years
Friday, Oct 16:
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Arrival, check-in, and campsite / tent setup
8:30 PM: Leaders / SPL meeting & cracker barrel
10:00 PM: Lights out
Saturday, Oct 17:
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & morning flags
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Skill Stations & Adventure Electives (Fire building, knots & lashings, first aid, outdoor cooking, navigation)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch in campsites (Patrol Cooking)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Afternoon Patrol Challenges & Troop Showcase
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner & campsite downtime
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Campwide Campfire & Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM: Lights out
Sunday, Oct 18:
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & campsite tear-down
9:00 AM: Scouts' Own Interfaith Service
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Closing flags, final check-out, and departure
What to Bring (Packing Checklist)
Uniforms: Class A and Neckerchief for travel, flag ceremonies, and campfire; Activity Uniform (Class B / Troop T-shirt) for daytime activities.
Sleeping Gear: Tent, ground tarp, sleeping bag (rated for fall temperatures), sleeping pad/cot, pillow.
Clothing: Layered clothing (moisture-wicking base layers, fleece/jacket, rain jacket/poncho, extra socks, knit hat/gloves for cool nights).
Personal Essentials: Flashlight/headlamp (with extra batteries), refillable water bottle, mess kit (plate/bowl, cup, fork/spoon), camp chair.
Toiletries: Toothbrush/toothpaste, hand towel, soap/hand sanitizer, personal medications.
Scout Gear: Scout handbook, notebook/pen, pocketknife (with Whittling Chip / Totin' Chip card).
Paperwork: BSA Annual Health & Medical Record (Parts A & B).
Meals & Logistics
Troop 73 Scouts: Camp cooking for Friday / Saturday meals and Sunday breakfast.
Visiting AOLs & Parents: Meals to be Provided by the Troop!
Registration & RSVP
RSVP Deadline: Details to Follow
Troop Meeting & PLC
All Scouts will meet.
Patrol Leaders come prepared for Patrol Leaders Council.
Committee Meeting
Let’s get together and review Troop Business for the next couple of months.
Marble Creek Hike
hike down Marble Creek!
Prepare to get a little wet — the creek doesn't typically get deeper than knee-height, but come dressed and ready for a wet, slick environment.
This is going to be a fun hike and a great way for the scouts to meet the Arrow of Light scouts and demonstrate leadership. This hike is hosted by Assistant Scoutmasters Aaron & Jake Isenhour.
What to Wear
Scouts should wear their Class B uniform. Choose shoes suitable for wet and slightly slick terrain — no open-toed shoes or anything you're not okay getting soaked.
Plus:
Water
Snacks to enjoy during/after the hike
Carter Caves Campout
Carter Caves Camping Trip
📅 Dates: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
💰 Cost: $30
📍 Location: Carter Caves State Resort Park, KY (camping in the primitive area)
Schedule Meet at the church at 5:30 PM Friday to load gear. Depart 6:00 PM sharp for Carter Caves. Saturday we'll go caving in Laurel Cave and Horn Hollow Cave, with time for swimming (they have a pool). Return Sunday around 1:00 PM.
Permission Slip Download and return before the trip: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
What to Bring — Cave Equipment
Class A uniform for travel to and from
3 sources of light (headlamp, flashlight, spare batteries) — required
Day pack for water, energy bars, extra light in the cave
Cave clothes: warm sweat-wicking layer or wool shirt (it's cold in the cave), wool socks, loose-fit jeans or coveralls
Cave boots/shoes (they will get wet)
Helmet (required — bike helmets work, or borrow one from troop storage)
Gloves (lightweight work gloves; some available to borrow)
Knee pads (a few crawl spots) + duct tape to keep them on
Large trash bag for wet/dirty clothes afterward
Other Camp Items
Non-cave clothes to change into afterward
Swimsuit
Dry shoes/boots (not worn in the cave)
Extra batteries
Filled water bottle
Emergency kit (whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc.)
Rain jacket (and pants, optional)
Personal first aid kit
Extra cash for Dairy Queen
Bus Carry-On Pack a plastic bag with clothes to change into after travel — uniforms (including Scout socks) stay on the bus so we travel home in clean uniforms.
Rules No electronic devices (phones, gaming devices, etc.). Sheath, butterfly, and survival-type knives are not allowed on the reservation — if brought, they'll be held by the Scoutmaster. All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult leader.
Questions / Support Mr. Hurst: (619) 490-6825 or Mr. Pack: (859) 351-1753
Troop Meeting & PLC
All Scouts will meet.
Patrol Leaders come prepared for Patrol Leaders Council.
Troop Meeting
Weekly Troop Meeting
1st Year Scouts will be working on 2nd Class
Bring: Scouting Handbook
Wear: Class-A Uniforms
Summer Camp - Camp McKee
Summer Camp at Camp McKee!!
Earn Merit Badges, Develop Independence, Make Memories!
Open the event for the details!!
Troop Meeting & PLC
All Scouts will meet.
Patrol Leaders come prepared for Patrol Leaders Council.
Camp Nelson Flags & Fly-In!
Place Flags at Camp Nelson and the head to The Farm for a Fly-In, Car Show, Free BBQ & Ice Cream!
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Troop Meeting + Summer Camp T-Shirt Design & Ordering
Troop Meeting! All Scouts - Wear Class A’s
T-SHIRT DESIGNS ARE DUE!!!
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Troop 73 Swimmers Test for Summer Camp!
Please attend if you are joining us for Summer Camp to classify your swimming ability.
There will be a make-up opportunity the day we arrive at camp if you cannot make it.
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Aviation Merit Badge Campout
Earn the Aviation Merit Badge!!
Have Fun Camping Out!!
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Troop Meeting & PLC
All Scouts Meet. Wear Class A’s.
Patrol Leaders come prepared for Patrol Leaders Council.
Committee Meeting
Let’s get together and review Troop Business for the next couple of months!!
May the 4th Be With You!!!