Dear Scouts and Scouters,

Rivers North District invites all Cub Scouts through Arrow of Light Scouts to our annual 2025 Skill-O-Rama hosted by Scouting America Troops 212 & 219.  Skill-O-Rama takes place at Silver Lake Park, Fenton, Michigan

Skill-O-Rama is an opportunity for Cub Scouts through Arrow of Light Scouts to work on some of their rank requirements with Scouts BSA Troops, get a jump on their new Scouting year, and have fun with other scouts.   

Troop 212 & 219 hosts this event with support from other area Scouting America troops as a service to area Cub Scouts – healthy and active Scouting America troops need healthy and active Cub Scout packs. Our Troops look forward to this event each year since it allows them to work with younger scouts and show them what Scouting America is about.

Skill-O-Rama will be held on Saturday October 11th 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Silver Lake Park, Fenton, MI, 48430 located at 16000 Jennings Road off Silver Parkway, across from VG’s and Michaels.  Gates opens at 9:00 am – please arrive early to complete registration before the opening flag ceremony at 9:45.  This event is a way for Cub Scouts, parents and leaders to earn some rank requirements, and most importantly, to HAVE FUN! 

All Scouts should register for their rank online at the Michigan Crossroads Council website for the early bird rate.  Early bird online rates are $8 per person and $10 at the gate.

Bring along a friend, they can register online to take advantage of the discounted rate or pay at the gate.  There will be information available to join Scouting at the event when they have so much fun they want to be part of Scouting.

This year’s event will include:  

Nature Trail – get some hiking and nature requirements completed with an area expert

Webelos, Bear, Wolf, Tiger and Lion Lands – this is where the Cub Scouts will work on their rank requirements.  Please bring their books!

For-Mar Nature Preserve Display - See different plants, and animals native to MI.  come learn how to identify poison ivy, poison oak.  Come identify Ticks and how to treat them.  

Scouting America Campsite – see an example of a traditional Scouting America summer campsite

Lunch Tent – volunteers will be serving hot dogs, chips, pizza, and drinks for small fee

Troop 212’s Famous Trebuchet –we’ll be launching pumpkins and watermelons at targets– scheduled times will be announced so all can participate (it’s a “SMASHING” good time!)  

Skill-O-Rama Patch – each paying attendee will receive a commemorative Skill-O-Rama patch