Events | Troop 27 Events

Troop 27 New Member Open House

Monday, April 13, 2026

Boys & Girls ages 11 to 17 interested in camping, hiking, canoeing, swimming, biking, learning to cook outdoors and learn leadership skills?

Troop 27 Fox Island is now recruiting new members!

Join us for an informational meeting at 6:30 pm at the Nichols Community Center on Fox Island, to find out how you can become a member of Fox Island's own Scouting America Troop!

Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333

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T-27 Camp Thunderbird Trailblazers Camp

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026

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If you're a new Scouts BSA member or working toward Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class, Trailblazers is the perfect opportunity to get a jumpstart on rank advancements before heading to summer camp. This camp focuses on essential Trail to First Class requirements, allowing Scouts to complete key skills now so they can focus on earning fun merit badges with their troop later in the summer.

Date: Saturday - Sunday, May 2-3, 2026
Location: Camp Thunderbird
Who Can Attend: Any registered Scouts BSA youth working toward Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, or... Read More

Location: Camp Thunderbird, Summit Lake, WA

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Ape Caves Cave Exploration & Campout

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

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Explore the mysterious ''Ape Caves'' near Mt. St. Helens. Ancient lava tubes stretching over 1 1/2 miles long contain thrilling caverns, rock formations and boulder fields.

Location: Cougar, WA

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Summer Camp 2026 at Camp Easton, ID

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Summer Camp 2026 will be at Camp Easton, located in Gotham Bay on the East side of Lake Coeur d’Alene in Northern Idaho. The dates are July 5-11.  Camp check-in is between 1-4 p.m.

Located in Gotham Bay on the East side of Lake Coeur d’Alene in Northern Idaho. Easton’s defining feature is our amazing waterfront with its beautiful view of Lake Coeur d’Alene and our extensive and unique aquatics program.

Easton strives to be the premier aquatics camp of the BSA, by offering nine different aquatics merit badges, many additional BSA aquatics certifications and awards, as well as advanced aquatics pr... Read More

Location: 23516 ID-97, Harrison, ID 83833

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Fall Camporee - Save The Date!

Friday, October 16, 2026 - Saturday, October 17, 2026

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This will be a wonderul weekend of camping and Scouting spirit! Mark your calendars so you don't miss out. More details to come soon!

Location: Camp Thunderbird, 11740 Summit Lake Road, Olympia, WA 98052

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Capital Area Night Hike 2026

Friday, November 20, 2026 - Saturday, November 21, 2026

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The Capital Area District's almost world famous “Night Hike” will be open to registration in July. You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity for your Scouts. You will show up, check-in, go through pack-check to make sure you are Prepared, eat a hot meal, and then your adventure begins.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 10-Mile Night Hike Challenge! Trek under the stars through rugged terrain while testing your grit at 10 unique and challenging stations along the way. Refuel with a hearty dinner before the hike and celebrate your victory with a well-earned breakfast at the finish line. Are you rea... Read More

Location: Camp Thunderbird, Summit Lake, WA

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Fox Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Join your Island neighbors and friends for a festive evening of fun! Sing carols around the bonfire provided by our Scouts, meet our tree lighter, visit with Santa Claus, and listen to the annual Christmas concert. Bring a few logs for our outdoor bonfire.

Scouts will arrive at 5:00 PM to build the bonfire, with caroling starting at 6:00 PM, followed by Santa's visit shortly thereafter.

This event will earn the Scouts 2 service project hours.

Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333

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T-27 OMSI Submarine Sleepover

Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Sunday, December 13, 2026

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Sleep in a REAL submarine! Submarine Camp-Ins are guaranteed to be a unique camping experience that's warm, safe, dry, and exciting—any time of year! OMSI's USS Blueback, a retired U.S. Navy submarine, is open for sleepovers!

Tentative dates will be in Fall, 2026, depending upon submarine availability and number of Scouts signed up.

Experience what it's like to live on a submarine, explore the torpedo room, peer through a periscope, and sleep in the crew's quarters. Learn about density and buoyancy as you explore how submarines are designed to dive and surface.

The Sub Sleepover program includes:... Read More