Miler's Club

This hiking program is presented as a Pack-wide activity called, the “Miler’s Club”.  The goal of the program is to regularly expose Scouts to the out of doors, introduce the concepts of map reading, instill respect for nature and the environment, demonstrate the fun and benefits of exercise, build a sense of Team and recognize their accomplishments.  Participating scouts’ miles are tracked and they receive recognition in the form of patches called, “mile markers” at 5, 15, 35, 50, 100, 150, 300 miles etc.  In addition, at 35 miles each Miler is awarded a 35 Mile patch and a custom-made hiking stick with their name.

• The Club hikes local Forest Preserve Trails as a group
• Monthly hike – 2nd Saturday of each month, year-round, rain or shine excluding extreme weather
• Initial hikes 3 miles, gradually building to 10 mile hikes
• Miles are transferable to Boy Scouts
• A parent/guardian must accompany each Miler on all hikes
• All Milers and parent/guardian receive an orientation 1 week prior to their 1st hike
• Pre-hike orientation includes:
  • What to wear
  • What to bring
  • What to do if get lost
  • Buddy System
  • Leave No Trace
  • Trail Etiquette
• Pre-hike inspection of each Miler and parent/guardian prior to each hike
• While on the Hike practice:
  • Buddy System
  • Leave No Trace
  • Trail Etiquette

Previous Hikes