Wisconsin River Canoe Camp Out 2026

Calling all Troop 5 and Crew 5 Scouts, Parents and Leaders!

Come join us for the Wisconsin River Canoe Camp Out!  A Troop and Crew 5 favorite. Registration is open through September 6.

Drivers always needed!  If you will drive, please select “Adult Camper” and you can provide information about how may people you can transport.

NOTE: Annual Swim Test Required for Scouts & Adults Attending this Campout!

Swim Test For Scouts / Parents Going On September Canoe Campout: August 27 at 7pm 

Scouting America requires Scouts and Adults to pass a yearly swim test before participating in water-based activities. If you or your child are attending the September Canoe Campout and have not passed a swimming test in the last year, please join us at the upcoming swim test on August 27 at 7 pm. Email Camping@troop5.com to RSVP.

Meet: Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 am (SHARP!) – at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette (FPCW).

Return: Sunday, September 20 at 4 pm – at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette (FPCW).  We’ll provide an ETA approximately 1 hour prior to arrival. 

Check below for address and map of location. We will be camping on a sandbar!

Bring appropriate gear:  Check out the Canoeing Campout Equipment List. Not all equipment listed is necessary; check the weather.  Speak with your patrol leader at the Monday night Troop meeting if you have questions.