Webelosfest is an outstanding experience for area Webelos, delivered by the Scouts of Troop and Crew 179, a widely known and successful youth-led Scouts BSA Troop and Venture Crew. Webelos are exposed to Scouts and Venturers aged 11 to 21 presenting and leading small group activities that reinforce many of Scouting core skills and values. Webelosfest is designed to be a fun and exciting event that we hope will inspire the Webelos to continue in a Scouts BSA troop in their community.

Dear Webelos Leader: This year, our troop will host our thirty-fifth Webelosfest and we are planning to make this the biggest and best Webelosfest ever! The date for Webelosfest 2023 is October 20, 21, and 22. This year we are very excited to announce that Webelosfest will be at Lower Huron Metro Parks Group Camp in Belleville, Michigan. If you are coming for the weekend you should plan your arrival on Friday night no earlier than 7:00 pm. This is to enable us to set-up the camp prior to your arrival. If you are coming for Saturday only, you should plan on arriving around 8:00 am, so that you can check-in prior to the start of activities at 9:00.   Your host for the weekend will be Assistant Scoutmaster Rachael Ayotte. She is available to answer your questions about Webelosfest or the Scouts BSA program. Rachael can be reached at letsgocamping@att.net. Another great source for information about Troop 179’s Webelosfest is our website (www.troop179.org); at the website you can register and pay online (our preferred method). Rachael is also our Membership Chair and is available to work with you throughout the year for visits to our meetings, cross-overs, Den Chiefs, or any other questions you may have about our troop.   We look forward to your den’s participation at Webelosfest. Please contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have, whether it’s prior to the date or during the weekend.   Yours in Scouting, Scoutmaster Chuck Williams E-mail 179chuck@gmail.com