Three Fires Council, Scouting America Presents

Forge On! Scouting Adventure

Explore. Sustain. Inspire.

September 26-28, 2025 | The Forge Adventure Park | Lemont, IL

MAIN DAY OF ADVENTURE | SEPTEMBER 27TH | 12 hours of non-stop fun!

Event information:  ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR ALL SCOUTS!

• Cub Scouts - Forge On! Adventure Highlights - What’s in it for Cubs??? Check it out at this link!
• Older Programs - Forge On! Adventure Highlights  Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers! 
• The Forge Climb & Zip Video
• Event Guide - Great for everyone to read the details.
• Parking is at the Lemont Metra Station. Shuttling begins Saturday morning at 7AM!

Cardboard Boat Race

• Cardboard Boat Race Details - Design and race your Cardboard Boat in the quarry. Prizes! Supported by the Aquatics Committee.

Volunteer Staff

• Volunteer Staff Sign-up Genius - The MAGIC Makers!
• Volunteer Registration includes meals, patch and staff shirt while supplies last.

Leader Lounge - Stop by the leader lounge. Bring a cup for coffee. Chat with a Commissioner or learn more about Training Opportunities.

Greetings & Welcome to the 2nd bi-annual Forge On! Scouting Adventure hosted by Three Fires Council. We are excited to partner with the Forge Adventure Park to provide an ultimate experience for Scouts and Scouters of all ages. This large-scale Council event will include a high ropes course, ziplining, biking, canoeing, range & target sports, a Cub Scout Zone, handicraft & scoutcraft, STEM, entertainment, a vendor midway, and more. A weekend full of adventure, learning, and fun!

Activities and events at the Forge On! Scouting Adventure will be modeled after the National Jamboree. This means that there are more stations and programs that can be covered in a single day and participants should customize their activities based on personal interests. Saturday’s opening ceremony begins at 9 AM with activities running until 9 PM—12 hours of non-stop fun! Pack a lunch and bring spending money for dinner at a tasty food truck.

Forge On! is the premier event of the Three Fires Council for 2025, and you won't want to miss it!

UNIT-ONLY CAMPING OPTION | LIMITED SPACE AVAILABILITY

Unit-Camping at Forge On! is open to registered members of Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout units (Troops, Crews, and Ships). 

• Camping must be as Unit-Camping with a minimum of 2-deep leadership covered by the Unit.
• Assigned Campsite spaces will be 50% larger than in 2023. See Leader guide for more details.
• Plan on camping Jamboree-style with smaller tents next to one another. As best you can, plan for two or more Scouts per tent to optimize space.
• Camping registrations need to close on Wed, Sept 17 to allow for marking campsites. 
• Cub Scout Packs: At Forge On, we are not able to offer camping at the quarry campsites for Packs, due to logistics, proximity to water, and National Standards for approved campsites. We DO have an area for the day where your Pack can place a 10x10 popup shelter to have a meeting/gathering spot for your pack to relax and meet up. Troops & older units can bring one as well, so you can stay where the action is & not have to go back to your campsite to gather or meet up!

JOIN US AS EVENT STAFF

Event Staff are volunteers that are planning to work Saturday or the whole weekend. Staff will receive a Staff patch, event shirt, and meals. Consider inviting Unit Parents to participate as staff for Saturday day!

Why Volunteer?

• Forge the Adventure for our Scouts opening their eyes to the larger Scouting Community.
• Meet fellow Scouters and revel in a weekend immersed in nature and joy.
• Earn a Special volunteer patch to commemorate your contribution to this successful event.
• Volunteer…let’s make the Magic for our Scouts together!

Areas to support

• Program: Facilitate an activity or help with vendor management.
• Registration: Welcome participants and manage check-ins.
• Logistics Crew: Help with Parking, set-up, equipment coordination, and food prep
• Camping: Help with marking, checking in, monitoring, and exiting.

Your participation will ensure that this event runs smoothly and is an unforgettable experience for everyone involved! Thank you for your help and support!

FINAL WORDS

Our committee is working together to create a special event for all Scouts, Leaders, and families attending. We look forward to seeing you there! Check-out the Leader Guide for more information on the whole event and watch for revisions!