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!  There are changes coming to the scout barracks after the 2024 season that will much better accommodate mixed gender contingents and we will see opportunities for female scouts continue to grow.

Check out this video!

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

Troop 111 Mackinac Intro 

Application

Our 2025 Application is LIVE!  We are limited to 55 scouts.  We have plenty of openings for 2025 but it doesn't hurt to apply early!  New scouts - please be sure to provide good contact info for your scoutmaster, and let them know they will be contacted for a reference.  

https://form.jotform.com/242057382342150 

You will get confirmation messages from Jotform, check your junk mail if you don't see them.

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.

Saturday practices are at Delta Presbyterian Church.

2025 Schedule

Saturday, May 17, 2025    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22 - Campout Weekend (arrive after 5 Friday, pickup at 9 Sunday)
Saturday, July 5, 2025   10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday, July 19 - Saturday July 26 - MACKINAC!

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.