Youth Event Leader Name: Marshall Riech
Adult Event Coordinator Name: Ryan Riech
Adult Event Coordinator Phone: 317-345-8738
Adult Event Coordinator Email: ryan.riech@gmail.com
Event Dates: April 10-12, 2026
Event Location: Carey Memorial Park Canal St North Utica, IL 61373
Event Start Time: April 10th at 5:00 PM (meet at Crossroads parking lot)
Event End Time: April 12 return between 11:00 AM (Crossroads parking lot)
Event Cost: $25 by 03-30-2026 ($30 after 03-30-2026, Troop pays early registration if you attend, Scout pays for non-attendance or late registration)
Dress: Class A Uniform for Travel, Class A Uniform for Event, Class B Uniform for Event (T-Shirt)
Field Uniform (Class A) to be worn while traveling and throughout the weekend
Clothes, weather related items (sunscreen, rain gear, coat, etc.), spare set of clothes
Scout handbook
Mess kit (plate/utensils/cup)
Personal items (bathroom supplies)
Medicine
We will need Grubmasters.
More details coming soon on what to be prepared for.
"Low-Cro Spring Camporee - Scout Triathlon"
April 10 - 12, 2026
Friday
Arrival begins at 4:00 PM
Troop setup and camping
Saturday Morning
Scout Triathlon/Relay along the I&M Canal
2-mile canoe
2-mile bike
1.5-mile run
Canoes will be provided.
Scouts must bring their own bikes for the biking portion.
Saturday Afternoon
Activity stations hosted by the Utica Historical Society, including:
Blacksmith presentation
Flint knapping
Archery
Additional Historical Demonstrations
Saturday Evening
Crossover Ceremony
Campfire program
Sunday Morning
Scouts’ Own Service
Service project
We are currently reviewing how these activities align with Rank and Merit Badge requirements. This information and other details will be included in the leader guide.