Chief Pontiac Programs Committee

Sending a reminder to Scout leaders that Chief Pontiac Trail "Lookout Training" is this coming Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Indian Springs Metropark from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. This Training is free admission but does require a Metropark's pass. The training program will cover the wide range of Chief Pontiac Programs from the "Lil' Brave Patch program; the Chief Pontiac Trail backpacking high adventure program for First Class and higher ranks, Venturers, Sea Scouts and adults. A portion of the meeting will be presented by a Metropark Naturalist on how to schedule unit activities at the Metroparks. A brief presentation will cover the "Kensington Living History Village" where early American living history skills are taught.

Each "LOOKOUT" attendee will graduate with a CPT orange arrowhead on a leather lace to indicate that the wearer has graduated from "LOOKOUT TRAINING"..Walk-ins are welcome but call Dick Russell at 2four8-56three-74two8 of your intent to participate in the class.

The Little Braves patch program is an amazing way to encourage youth and their families to get outdoors by allowing them to earn progressive patches. We used the program in Pack 61 Waterford Knudsen and have found that not only do the youth enjoy working towards completing all segments, but it also allows siblings and parents to feel included and has helped us recruit youth on several occasion’s. We also used it as a way to determine the theme and activities for our yearly picnics and campouts. Patches are usually earned over ~5 yrs and the total cost is only $54 which broken down over those years is very doable budget wise. If anyone has questions or would like to know more please feel free to reach out and I will help anyway I can. -Amy Oberlee

Registration for classes at the Kensington Living History Village is now available, come out a learn new skills! Third weekend of the Month (Saturday or Sunday) May through October.

Event Space Available

2026 Chief Pontiac Trail Trek registration is open!

Upcoming Event!!! Lil’ Brave "LOOKOUT" Training
This FREE educational training is for Adult Leaders as both an introduction to our programs and an opportunity to learn about support resources for the youth in your unit to have fun in the outdoors

Lookout Training 2025 Kensington Farm Center 3/8/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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FYI for Chief Pontiac Trail Treks. The MDNR Group Campsite Fee will be $20/ 6 campers starting 1-1-2025. If you have already made a "Pines" or Highland campsite reservation the $17 old rate is accepted.

Registration for 2025 Chief Pontiac Trails Treks is Open!