Application and Information

Join the Honor Guard

Interested in joining the Smilin' Happy Scouts at Mackinac ?  We invite all Michigan Scouts to apply for this classic project.    Troop 127 is currently the only co-ed Scouts BSA Contingent but if we hear of others we will share!  

Check out these videos!

Special thanks to Michael Armistead for putting together this awesome video on the program!

Troop 111 Mackinac Intro 

And a feature on Studio 10 on the Program and Kenny's actions
https://www.wilx.com/video/2025/08/18/boy-scout-helps-save-tourist-mackinac-island/ 

Wood TV's story on Kenny
https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/boy-scout-from-lowell-helps-save-tourist-on-mackinac-island/ 

Application

The application for 2026 is live!

2026 MISSP Application

All returning scouts must submit an updated application.

Practice Schedule

We will hold two Saturday practices, usually from 10:00 am- 2:00 PM as well as a weekend training campout.   We also attempt to avoid big  sports finals weekends and Scouts BSA events to the best of our abilities.  All practices and the campout are mandatory!  We limit our practice times since we have scouts from all over the Lower Peninsula in our contingent, but that means every practice is vital.

May Saturday Practice: TBD
June Training campout:  Friday, June 25 - Sunday June 27
July Saturday Practice: TBD
Saturday practices are at Delta Presbyterian Church.

Camp Fees:

The base fee for the camp is UNCHANGED at $275.   New scouts will also need a uniform kit consisting of patches, a neckerchief,  and a name tag.  In addition a red "coaches" windbreaker jacket is needed.  There is a $50 deposit required upon acceptance to hold your spot.

Upon Acceptance

All scouts must submit the Scouts BSA Annual Health & Medical forms as soon as possible following acceptance.

All Scouts and Adult Leaders accepted to the Honor Guard must have a current BSA Annual Health and Medical form - Parts A, B, & C.  Make sure you take this along when you get your yearly physical.  Please note, BSA Health Forms are good for one year only.  Plan carefully to make sure your form is valid the entire time we are on the Island.

BSA Annual Health & Medical Form, Parts A, B, & C

Each day begins with a uniform inspection.  Refer to the Boy Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet to make sure your patches are in the right spot.