Cub Scout WinterPalooza
Pre-registration for the January 17th event is closed, but scouts may register on stie for $10 per scout, cash only

Winter fun for the WHOLE FAMILY!

All are welcome and all youth event registrants will receive an event patch (after/via their unit leader).

Event participants (including siblings, friends, etc.) are encouraged to pre-register.

January 17, 2026
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center
6350 W. Devon
Chicago, IL 60646
(Corner of Milwaukee and Devon)

February 7, 2026
Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve (Groves 1 & 2)
River Forest, IL

$8 per Scout (hot chocolate and snacks will be provided)

If you are attending BOTH sessions, please reach out to katherine.daloia@scouting.org so she can register you for the second event.  

Join us for a day packed with frosty fun and exciting activities for everyone:

• Broom Hockey: Stomp and score in this snowy, team activity.
• Snowman Build (weather permitting): Create your own frosty friend.
• Snow Bubbles: Watch bubbles freeze in the chilly air.
• Wildlife of Cook County and Animal Tracking Hike: Discover local wildlife and learn to track animals.
• Beginning Orienteering: Navigate your way through fun challenges.
• Obstacle Course: Test your agility and speed.
• Games: Play tabletop games in the beautiful, warm Thatcher Pavilion.
• Warming Fires: Cozy up by the fire to stay warm.
• Refreshments: Enjoy hot cocoa and tasty snacks.
• Cub Scout Membership and Forest Preserve Information Table: Learn more about joining Cub Scouts and our beautiful forest preserves.

Cub Scouts, it’s WinterPalooza!!

Join us for a flurry of fun!