The camp long lake swim test determines where you can swim in aqua land and whether or not you can use the boats by seeing how good a swimmer you are.

The New Scout Campout is an outing designed for the troop guides to take the troop's new scouts and help them learn how things in the troop work and the skills they need to be successful Boy Scouts.

Scouting for Food started as an Eagle Scout project a few years ago, when a scout made his project be to help the local food pantry. The scoutmaster decided this was a good turn worthy of being done every year for our community, and now the troop 71 scouts help the food pantry every year in scouting for food.

Winter Cabin is different than other camp outs - we stay in a cabin instead of a tent and we are allowed to bring electronics.

Tricia's Troops helps those fighting cancer with their daily chores - including housework, shopping and laundry, and even helps to reduce the financial strain the family is under. Mrs. Candice Strong continues the mission of her sister Tricia Wright, who passed away from cancer. When Mrs. Wright was sick she had the support of many friends and family but realized that not everyone had such support.

In order to advance in rank, a Scout must serve in a leadership position. There are many positions of responsibility in a Boy Scout troop. Den Chief is one of them.

A Scout Is Reverent. Every year, Scouts across the nation recognize their Duty To God by celebrating Scout Sunday.

Scouts from Troop 71 help out at the Cub O Ree every year, teaching Webelos new things to help them earn activity pins.

Our yearly blood drive was a great success!

Mr. Winkelhake is one of Troop 71's former Scoutmasters. He invites the Troop to his farm every year in November for a campout.