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Religious Emblem Retreat
Everglades 2008
Works of Mercy
Pack 566 Crossover
Tanah Keeta 2008
Jose M Eagle
Lukas Court of Honor
Court of Honor 12/11/07
Car Wash
Jason's Court of Honor
Surfing 2007
Hands on Miami
Camp Sawyer 2007
Court of Honor 9/18/07
Eagle Board of Review
Andrew's Court of Honor
Flag Ceremony 6/11/07
Camp Rainey Mountain
Court of Honor 5/22/07
Tanah Keeta 2007
Court of Honor 3/20/07
Pack 660 Crossover
Relay For Life 2007
Horseback Riding
Orienteering 2007
Pack 566 Crossover
Oleta 1/19/07
Everglades Hike
Court of Honor 12-19-06
Peace River 2006
Veterans Day 2006
Sawyer 10/27/06
Pack 660 visit 10/17/06
Service 10/15/06
Court of Honor 9/16/06
La-No-Che 2006
Court of Honor 5/23/06
Court of Honor 12/20/05
Old Cutler Hike 12/10/05
Tanah Keeta 11/11/05
2005 Eagle COH
Chicago Softball
Court of Honor 9/27/05
Graham Ceremony
Coastal Cleanup
Daniel Boone 2005
La-No-Che 2005
Religious Emblem 6/5/05
Court of Honor 5/24/05
Family Camping 5/13/05
Highland Hammocks 2005
Court of Honor 3
RE Scouts Retreat
Senator Graham 2-8-05
Low COPE 1-29-05
Everglades 1-15-05
Court of Honor
Old Cutler Hike
Eagle COH
Veterans' Day 2004
Michael P. - Eagle Scout
Summer Camp 2004
Swimming 5/22/04
Court of Honor 5/18/04
Fireball 2004
Butterfly Garden
Tanah Keeta 2004
2nd Class Hike 2004
Space Exploration
P C 1-16-04
La-No-Che 2003

Troop Fundraiser  Help Support your troop.  Click HERE:

Activities

Day of Recollection

Our religious Emblem scouts spent a day of recollection and review of what they have learned over the past two years.  Click HERE for a few pictures or click HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

Scoutmaster's Corner:

Get the latest on upcoming events by reading Mr. Q's emails:

 

Camping at Wekiwa Springs

As summer approaches we took a trip to central Florida and the cool springs of Wekiwa.  Click HERE for a few pictures. Click HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

Ervin's Car Wash

To help fund his Eagle Project, Ervin hosted a car wash to raise money..  Click HERE for a few pictures. Click HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

Mr Quintana & Mr. Suarez participate in Woodbadge training

Mr. Quintana and Mr. Suarez expanded their scouting skills by attending woodbadge.  Here are a few pictures. Click HERE for pictures or  HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

Camporee - April 18, 2008

We had a great at the Fireball Camporee.  We enjoyed demonstrating and participating in scout skills.  We enjoyed the camaraderie.  Click HERE for pictures or HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW

Annual Everglades Hike and Camping

Troop 566 took its annual Everglades trip and hike on February 22-24, 2008.  Click HERE for pictures or  HERE for a  >>>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<  

Religious Emblem Retreat

As part of their religious emblem program our scouts working on this badge participated In a three day retreat.  Great fun and a deeper understanding of their faith was had by all. Here are a few pictures. Click HERE for pictures or HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

Works of Mercy 2008

As part of their religious emblem program our scouts working on this badge participated with the Sister of Mercy (Mother Theresa's organization) in down town Miami on March 2. Click HERE for some pictures or HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

 

Pack 566 Crossover on 2/12/08

Pack 566 crossed 10 scouts to troop 566.  Click HERE for pictures or for a slide show click HERE.   You can also visit their new Patrol Website

Tanah Keetah 2008

We had a great campout at Tanah Keeta.  Hiking, Cope... Click HERE for pictures. Click HERE for a >>> SLIDE SHOW <<<<

 

Jose M.'s Eagle Scout Project

In January and February of 2008 Jose M. Led a team of volunteers to rehabilitate the teaching area of Secret Woods Park in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Click HERE for pictures.  ---> SLIDE SHOW  <---   

Eagle Court of Honor

On January 19, 2008 Lukas, the troop, his family and friends celebrated his advancement to Eagle Scout.  Click HERE for pictures.  ---> SLIDE SHOW  <--- 

Court of Honor 12/11/07

We celebrated rank advancements and inducted our new leaders for the next six months.  Click HERE to go to the COH page or HERE for a slide Show

 

Car Wash 12/8/07

For our Fall fund raiser Troop 566 held a very successful carwash.  click HERE for the Car Wash Page HERE for a slide show.

Eagle Court of Honor

On November 30, 2007 Jason, the troop, his family and friends celebrated his advancement to Eagle Scout.  Click HERE to view individual Pictures or  HERE for a slide show.  ---> SLIDE SHOW  <---

 

Surfing at Cape Canaveral

Troop 566 spent two nights on the beach and learned to surf.  A lot of fun for all.  Click HERE for a slide show. 

 

Hands on Miami

On November 3, 2007 Troop 566 joined with Cordis Corp to participate in the annual Hands On Miami Service Project.  This year we painted murals and beautified the school grounds of West Little River Elementary School.  Click HERE for a slide show.  ---> SLIDE SHOW  <---    

Camp Sawyer Trip

Troop 566 spent two nights on the beach in the Keys.  A lot of fun for all.  Click HERE for pictures or HERE for a slide show. 

Court of Honor 9/18/07

Five Rank Advancements and Summer Camp awards and achievements.  Click Here for individual Pictures or HERE for a slide show.

Eagle Board of Review

On September 17, 2007 Jason and Lukas completed their trail to Eagle with their final Board of Review as they  advanced to Eagle Scout.  Click HERE for a slide show.  ---> SLIDE SHOW  <---     

Eagle Court of Honor

On August 10, 2007 Andrew, the troop, his family and friends celebrated his advancement to Eagle Scout.  Click HERE for pictures. OR  ---> SLIDE SHOW  <---

Flag Ceremony

Troop 566 joined with local Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts to provide the honor guard and flag ceremony for the Town of Miami Lakes, State of the Town Address on 6/11/07.  Click here for pictures or here for a slide show.

 

Summer Camp 2007

Troop 566 spent a week at Camp Rainey Mountain.   Click HERE for a slide show. Click HERE to view pictures individually.

Court of Honor 5/22/07

Troop 566 installed the services of our new scout leadership.  We had 14 rank advancements.  Click HERE for a slide show. Click HERE to view pictures individually.

Tanah Keetah 2007

We had a great campout at Tanah Keetah.  Click here for a few pictures.

Court of Honor 3/20/07

Troop 566 welcomed our new crossovers from Cub Scouts.  We had 24 rank advancements and plenty of Merit badges awarded from Merit Badge College.   Click HERE to view the pictures or click HERE for a slide show.

Pack 660 Crossover

Pack 660 crossed 5 scouts to troop 566.  Here are some pictures from March 10th, 2007 day

 

Relay For Life

Troop  566 participated in the Relay for Life event at Walter C. Young Middle School.  We had a lot of fun for a very worthy cause.

 

Horseback Riding at the Bar B Ranch 2/3/07

Troop 566 went horseback riding on a beautiful Super Bowl Saturday afternoon.  Click HERE to view the pictures or click HERE for a slide show.

Orienteering

Mr. Lyzniak took our second class scouts out to work on their First Class orienteering skills..

Pack 566 Crossover

Pack 566 crossed 5 scouts to troop 566.  Here are some pictures from that cold February day at Fort Wilderness, Disney World.

Oleta River State Park

Troop 566 made our first visit to Oleta River State Park with members of Pack 660 to enjoy their mountain bike trails.  The bike trek was 17 miles over four and a half hours.  Click HERE to view the pictures or click HERE for a slide show.

 

Annual Everglades Hike

Troop 566 took its annual everglades five mile hike in January of 2007. 

 

Court of Honor 12/19/06

Troop 566 enjoyed our holiday get together which included slides from our very busy fall schedule, received numerous awards and commendations and enjoyed the advancement ceremonies.    Click HERE for individual pictures or HERE for a slide show.

 

Peace River 2006

Troop 566 made our first visit to Peace River as we canoed from Zolpho Springs to Gardner.  The trip was 23 miles and included a night in the wilderness.  Click HERE for individual pictures or HERE for a slide show.

Veterans Day Parade 11/12/06

Troop 566 marched in the Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade.  It was a wonderful opportunity for us to salute and thank the wonderful veterans who give us our freedom.  Click HERE for individual pictures or HERE for a slide show.

Camp Sawyer Trip

Troop 566 spent two nights on the beach.  It did rain, but we were able to accomplish a lot of advancement requirements.  Click HERE for an update or HERE for a slide show.

Pack 660 Webelos Visit

Troop 566 entertained the Webelos of Pack 660.  We played games, cooked up some desert and had a good time.  Click HERE for an update or HERE for a slide show.  

 

Service Project Family Picnic 10/15/06

Troop 566 was asked to assist with the children's games and refreshments at our parish's family picnic.   Click HERE for pictures.

Court of Honor and Family Picnic 9/16/06

Troop 566 enjoyed a great family picnic which included slides from our exciting summer camps, received our awards and commendations and celebrated the advancement ceremonies..   Click HERE for an update.

 

Summer Camp 6/17/06

Troop 566 participated once again in summer camp activities at Camp La-No-Che.   Click HERE for an update.

 

Court of Honor 5/23/06

Troop 566 celebrated the advancement of one Tenderfoot Scout and one Star Scout.  Our new leadership took their oath and we celebrated the year in scouting.  Click HERE for pictures.

 

Court of Honor 12/20/05

Troop 566 celebrated the advancement of one Scout, one Second Class Scout, one First Class Scout, four Star Scouts and two Life Scouts.  Click HERE for pictures.

Old Cutler Trail Hike

On December 10, 2005, Troop 566 took the twelve mile walk through Cutler Ridge.  Click here to view the pictures.

Tanah Keeta Trip

On November 11, 2005, Troop 566 took the twelve mile walk through Cutler Ridge.  Click here to view the pictures.

New Eagle Scout

Congratulations to our troop's newest Eagle scout, Brian Vazquez.  Brian Completed his Board of Review on 11/29/05.

Click Here to view the pictures:

Chi-Ball

The boys of Troop 566 and some of their parents spent a Saturday morning playing Chicago Softball.  Chicago softball is played with a ball about twice the size of a regulation softball and no gloves are necessary.

Click Here to view the pictures:

Court of Honor 9/27/05

Troop 566 Enjoyed the videos from our summer camp, received our awards and commendations and enjoyed the advancement ceremony of our new Life Scout Alec S.  Click here for pictures:

Governor Bob Graham Street Naming Ceremony

On 9/24/05 the town of Miami Lakes designated NW 79th CT between NW 154th St and Commerce Way as "Governor Bob Graham Parkway" during a ceremony honoring Senator Graham.  Miami Lakes asked Troop 566  to present the colors for the ceremony.

Click here for pictures:

Pelican Harbor Marina

On 9/17/05 Troop 566 joined many organization to clean up the coastal regions of Florida and the world.  Our group picked up over 12 large garbage bags of trash and picked up, among other things a bike, a desk chair and a grocery basket.  Click Here for pictures.

 

Camp Daniel Boone

Troop 566's older scouts took an adventure trip to Camp Daniel Boone the week of June 11, 2005 through June 19, 2005.  Click Here for pictures.

---> Crew 1 Slide Show  <---      ---> Deep Gap Crew Slide Show <---

 

Camp La-No-Che

We had a great summer camp with lots of memories.  Troop 566's younger scouts spent the week of June 12-18, 2005 at Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, Florida.  Click Here for pictures.

Religious Emblem Ceremony 6/5/05

Five boy scouts and six girl scouts from Our Lady of the Lakes Troops earned their religious emblems in 2005.  Here are a few pictures from the ceremony. Click here to view the pictures.

 

Court of Honor 5/24/05

Troop 566 installed our new officers for the next six months, honored and celebrated the advancement of our scouts.  Click Here.

Family Camping Trip 5/13/05

Grab mom and sis...Troop 566 headed out to the wilderness for our family camping trip.  Fort Wilderness that is. Click here to view the pictures.

Highland Hammocks 3/19/05

Hiking and Camping.  Click Here for pictures

 

Court of Honor 3/15/05

We celebrated the advancement of our scouts and the beading of one of our assistant scoutmasters who completed his woodbadge.  Click Here for pictures

 

Religious Emblem Scouts  Retreat

Our scouts earning their religious emblems spent the weekend at Camp Mahachee on retreat.

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Senator Graham's visit

Senator Graham joined us for our meeting on 2/8/05.  He discussed with our scouts our constitutional rights and obligations as a U.S. citizen.  HERE

Low COPE

On January 29, 2005, the senior scouts of Troop 566 spent a day at Camp Seminole bonding and exploring their personal outdoor abilities. 

Project COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience.

Click here to view the pictures:

Everglades Camping Trip

On January 14, 2005, Troop 566 camped in the everglades among the gators and other wildlife.

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Court of Honor - December 14, 2004

On December 14, 2004, Troop 566 gathered together to recognize the many accomplishments of our scouts.

We also celebrated the Christmas Season with a party.

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Old Cutler Trail Hike

On December 11, 2004, Troop 566 took the twelve mile walk through Cutler Ridge.  Click here to view the pictures.

Eagle Court of Honor

On November 27, 2004, Troop 566 honored one of our own, Michael P. who earned his Eagle rank Click here to view the pictures.

Veterans' Day Parade

On November 7, 2004, we joined our community in thanks of our Veterans.  Take a look at some of the pictures here.

New Eagle Scout

Michael P. earned his (Eagle) wings on July 7th, 2004 as he passed his board of review and advanced to Eagle Scout.  Click here or on the picture below to learn more about Michael P. and his award.

Summer Camp  2004

Troop 566 spent a week at Camp La-No-Che in Central Florida, for our annual summer camp.

Click here or on the picture below to go to the La-No-Che Summer Camp Page.

Swimming Merit Badge 5/22/04

All through May, We began our preparations for summer camp by working on our swimming merit badges.  We culminated our work at the swimming pool on May 22, 2004.  Click Here to view the Pictures.

Court of Honor 5/18/04

We celebrated our end of year Court of Honor by honoring a Star and Life Scout and appointing our first Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Bugler.   Click Here to view the Pictures.

Fireball Camporee 5/1/04

During the first weekend in May, our troop put our scouting skills to test in competition with other troops within our district.   Click Here to view the Pictures.

Troop Service Project 3/7/04

On March 7, 2004 our scouts helped construct a butterfly garden for our sponsor.  Click Here to view the Pictures.

 

Tanah Keeta 2004

On February 20-22, 2004 our scouts joined the Girl Scouts and Webelos of our Parish on a camping trip to one of our favorite campgrounds.  Click Here to view the Pictures.

Second Class Scout Hike

On February 7th, 2004 the Tenderfoot scouts took a five mile hike in the Florida Everglades to learn how a compass works and how to orient a map.  Click Here to view the Pictures.

Space Exploration

On January 24th, the troop expanded on our month theme of space exploration and took a trip to the Kennedy Space Center Click here to take a look at the pictures..

 

Philmont Crew Trip To La-No-Che

The weekend of January 16th, the Philmont crew to a hiking trip to Camp La-No-Che. Click here to take a look at the pictures..

 
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