One of the Greatest Gifts a Father can give his Son or Daughter is Time spent together.
On May 29th, the Park Ridge Wilderness Scouts and Princesses Federation marched in the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade, with our 3 Nations all taking part in the big event: the Algonquin and Iroquois (daughters and dads) and the Winnebago (sons and dads).
We paid our respects to all of those who have given everything for our country and for us.
Everyone had a great time – including some with 4 legs...
We are looking forward to the start of the new season right around the corner this Fall!
In May of 2023, the Mighty Iroquois Nation enjoyed its Spring Campout in Hubertus, WI at beautiful Camp Minikani.
The members of the five Tribes participated our friendly games and several activities, including horseback riding, hiking, sculpture. Also, as is our tradition in the Spring, the culinarily-oriented Dads strived to pull of their finest creations in hopes of winning this year’s coveted Grill Master patch.
As always, we had our our Fire Council ceremony with its rousing speeches, new elder girls, and tear-jerking recognition of our graduating princesses.
We also brought in a new set of Tribal Chiefs and transitioned a couple of Nation Officers…
…including the heartfelt send off one beloved Nation Chief…
…and the welcoming of another, coming from our newest Tribe, the Powhatan.
All in all, it was another fantastic campout! See you in the Fall of 2023!!
Blessed with beautiful 75 degree, sunny weather, the Princesses and Fathers of the Algonquin Nation (120 strong) descended onto Camp Minikani in Hubertus, Wisconsin and enjoyed a number of fun activities, including rock wall climbing, high ropes course, canoeing, archery and horseback riding. They also competed in the second annual Amazing Race competition (won again by the Huron tribe). The day’s activities were followed by a lasagna and bratwurst dinner, tribal skits following dinner and an amazing, colorful Council Fire where over 20 new Princesses were welcomed into the Algonquin Nation. The festivities lasted into the evening where, thanks to a Yuma Father who brought a high powered telescope, Jupiter, its moons and other constellations were able to be seen by all who were interested. Overall, the campout was a great success from beginning to end.
Come out and support our biggest charity fundraiser – pickup some trees or wreaths and help local organizations do good in our community!
Thank you for all those in the community that volunteered their time and made donations to the annual PRWSP Food Drive on October 15th and 16th.
Reflecting the generous nature of the surrounding community, the Food Drive this year was a resounding success, even with several other similar drives being held this month. With everyone’s helpful contributions, the PRWSP was able to make significant food and other donations this year to the Maine Township Food Pantry, the St. Paul of the Cross Food Pantry and the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry.
Thank you again for helping the PRWSP work towards a hunger-free community!
The Mighty Iroquois of the Park Ridge Wilderness Princesses were FINALLY able to make it back to their beloved Camp Tecumseh for a fantastic Fall Campout in September. Two years ago, due to that whole pandemic thing, we had to completely miss this campout, and then last year we needed to substitute with a local event…so, this marked quite the euphoric return!
The Crow and Nez Perce were able to make a spooky Friday night hike out to the Ghost Cabin; fortunately no souls were lost to the spirits of campouts past.
The camp’s activities were as enjoyable as ever, including archery, obstacle courses, horseback riding, riflery, candle-making, and more.
We all competed in our inter-tribal competitions, including the games, plate hunting, trivia, and the building of a nature sculpture.
As is our custom, our Nation Officers lead us through the evening’s ceremony during which the new chiefs this year lit up the night by starting the Council Fire and then shared their Words of Wisdom that left us all a bit smarter than when we started.
And, as a new tradition, the Sunday morning announcements concluded with the awarding of the belt – the bejeweled prize for raking in the most honor points during the campout. The Crow were wearing it proudly while coming into this campout the, but the Seminole were the ones smiling when they walked away with the big “W”.
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped pull-off this great event; here’s to many more!!