Van Buren State Park – 2023

One last outing snuck in before school starts. Van Buren has a nice campground walking distance to a quiet strip of beach. Weather started out a little rainy, but before lunch it had cleared and had warm sunny weather rest of day.

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Philmont – 2023

Our 2023 expedition has returned from a successful trip. Philmont is the type of outing a scout will remember and carry with them a lifetime. These are a few of the photos chosen to share of many many more. Family who would like to look through the entire catalog can request so from one of T35’s leaders.

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Camp Tesomas 2023

Just a very small sampling of pictures from a great week at camp with great weather. Parents/scouts who would like more can likely request access to either the shared folder or a zip file of camp pictures.

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Starved Rock 2023

Catching up on last campout before we head off to summer camp this weekend.

We had a great hiking weekend at Starved Rock with some great weather finally. Good food and great views. Our Philmont trek got in some good practice miles as they dial in their equipment choices as the day draws nearer

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Devil’s Lake Climbing Campout 2023

Despite some chilly weather brave scouts headed out for a weekend in WI and day of rock climbing. Some chose to get some hiking miles in, or to prep for Philmont in the months ahead.

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Wilmot Ski Trip

January was a good time for snow and ski as T35 journeyed to Wilmot for a ski and tubing outing.

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Camp Sullivan

This November we did a cabin campout at local Camp Sullivan area to make use of their geocaching course. Weather was cold and while cabins weren’t heated they did provide some defense from the wind and insulation. A brave group of scouts (and two adult volunteers) also braved the elements in a tent area.

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White Pines

Catching up on some old outings from last October T35 visited White Pines a short drive past Oregon, IL.

Good hiking and good cooking made for a successful outing

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Kettle Moraine

September was a fun weekend in Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine park. It covers a lot of areas with many things to do. This weekend they focused on fishing mostly with a little hiking thrown in for some doing groundwork for Philmont next year.

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Fall Court of Honor

This fall we celebrated our scouts who achieved new ranks and earned merit badges throughout the year. Hard work was seen all around and new milestones reached.

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Michael Wagner Eagle Court of Honor

Continuing in our celebrations of this years Eagle ceremonies we are proud to acknowledge and thanks Michael for all his hard work, He waited a long time to finally be able to share this with everyone over past years. Thanks you for letting us celebrate this great achievement with you.

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Gary Methodist Mulch Day

Saturday we had the opportunity to show our appreciation for Gary Methodist by helping them with some yearly mulch spreading and weeding. Thanks for the many ways you support Scouting.

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Warren Dunes Campout

A few weeks back Troop 35 and Troop 350 had an opportunity to get some camping in at the Warren Dunes. A scout favorite activity despite the hot and humid weather. Hot sand and heat induced tent failures made for an exciting and memorable trip.

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Stephen Walsh Eagle Court of Honor

Congratulations Stephen on a job well done. Troop 35 thanks you for your service and dedication to scouting. You are an inspiration to others and a continued role model for upcoming scouts.

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Eric Richmond Eagle Court of Honor

This July Eric after much patient waiting was able to hold his Court of Honor celebrating his Eagle rank accomplishment. Congratulations from Troop 35 on your great achievement and hard work and good luck on endeavors to come! (edit: Sorry for typo Eric!)

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Order of the Arrow Ceremony

Troop 35 has many members in the Order of the Arrow, scouting’s National Honor Society. At Tesomas Scout Camp near Rhinelander, Wisconsin, scouts were part of an Order of the Arrow ceremony.

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Photos from Tesomas

Archery, volleyball, cooking, cleaning up, campfire and more. Take a look at some of the photos of Troop 35 at Tesomas Scout Camp near Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

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Smiles from Tesomas

Scouts from Troop 35 are having a great time at Tesomas Scout Camp near Rhinelander, Wisconsin. They even met up with some former Troop 35 scouts who are counselors there this summer. Take a look at the photos below.

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Troop 35 arrives at scout camp

Scouts from Troop 35 have arrived at Tesomas Scout Camp, about 10 miles from Rhinelander, Wisconsin. They will work on merit badges, rank advancements and have a wonderful time in a beautiful setting.

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Congratulations Peter Schmerold!

Congratulations on earning your Eagle Scout and being the latest from Troop 35.

For me, achieving Eagle Scout meant the culmination of years of work. It was the big moment I’d been working towards. It means I’m part of an exclusive club that will last a lifetime.

Troop 35, something I’ve been a part of for years, means a lot to me. I’ve played parts in its growth, and I’m proud seeing the scouts I saw join the troop become the new leaders and guides to these new scouts.

My advice for younger scouts is, if you want Eagle, just keep working. Try and be at as many meetings and campouts as possible, especially summer camp, and if you need help with something, ask an older scout and they will be happy to help. Just keep moving through the ranks, don’t burn yourself out but don’t drag either.

Someone should join Troop 35 if they like independence, our troop is truly boy-led. We have more Eagle Scouts than other local troops. And, we try to keep things fun and not overly strict, as long as everybody is safe.

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Grant Pilgrimage 2022 – Galena, IL

Troop 35 returned to Galena last weekend to participate in the Grant Pilgrimage event and parade. This draws troops from all over each year. This was also the first campout for some of our newest scouts.

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Troop 35 climbs to new heights

Scouts from Troop 35 recently enjoyed climbing. Take a look at the photos below:

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Troop for Girls Open House

Troop 35 is excited to offer a new troop for girls. Pass the word along about our open house on Tuesday, April 12, 7–8:30 p.m., Northside Park, Girl Scout Cabin, 1300 N. West Street, Wheaton. Join us for skills stations followed by s’mores. Leaders will be available to answer parent questions. RSVP with contact information to committee.chair@wheatontroop35.org.

  • Troop 35 is a 100-year-old troop with a long list of Eagle Scouts
  • New troop is open to girls ages 11-17
  • Weekly Tuesday evening meetings
  • Monthly outdoor activities and camping
  • Summer camp at Tesomas in Northern Wisconsin
  • Growing troop led by scouts and guided by a strong group of adult leaders

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Welcome to Troop 35!

It’s an exciting time of year when Webelos become part of a Scouts BSA troop. Many of them even cross over a bridge as a symbol of the journey. In one of the photos, you’ll see a scout crossed over virtually, through cell phone technology. Troop 35 welcomes the newest scouts and looks forward to continuing the scouting adventure together.

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Troop 35 enjoyed trip to Milwaukee

Scouts from Troop 35 visited the Harley-Davidson Museum and the Sprecher Brewery in Wisconsin. Many of them earned the engineering merit badge, and they sampled all kinds of soda. Take a look at the photos below.

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Top wreath sellers celebrate

Thank you to the top wreath sellers! They celebrated with a party at Dave & Busters. Troop 35’s only fundraiser each year, the Christmas greenery sale helps to fund campouts, equipment and more. Troop 35 will start selling again in early fall.

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Congratulations to Troop 35’s newest Eagle Scout

Ben Blaser has earned Eagle, the highest rank in scouting. To become an Eagle Scout you must complete the requirements for the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle. You must earn at least 21 merit badges, serve in a leadership position, plan and develop a service project, complete a Scoutmaster conference and Board of Review. Well done, Ben. You are now among an elite group in Scouts BSA.

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Well done, Troop 35!

Troop 35 honored scouts who advanced in rank and earned merit badges at a Court of Honor ceremony at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. From Scout to Eagle, all ranks were represented. Well done, Troop 35!

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Scouts enjoy Klondike Derby

Take a look at some photos from the Klondike Derby… what a fun time!

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Tubing with the troop

Sun shining, sliding down Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve with your friends—life is good for scouts in Troop 35.

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Congratulations to James Podell

Troop 35 celebrated the accomplishments of James Podell in an Eagle Scout ceremony held at Gary United Methodist Church. Congratulations to James, and thank you to all the people who have supported him in his journey to Eagle Scout.

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Congratulations to Troop 35’s newest Eagle Scout

Stephen Walsh is the latest Troop 35 scout to earn the rank of Eagle. He is now among the elite of elite in scouting.

Becoming an Eagle requires more than simply fulfilling every on-paper requirement. The friendships you make, the experiences you have, and the lessons you learn all count towards Eagle, as they demonstrate your commitment to and appreciation of scouting.

Stephen Walsh, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

For Stephen, becoming an Eagle Scout is a constant reminder to uphold the ideals of scouting, which he learned in Troop 35.

To me, Troop 35 is a welcoming community focused on building each member up. I appreciate Troop 35’s scout-run leadership system, which allows countless learning experiences for scouts both old and new.

Stephen Walsh, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

Well done, Stephen. Congratulations on earning the rank of Eagle Scout!

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Troop 35 hosted hundreds of “Trunk or Treaters”

Scouts from Troop 35 passed out candy to hundreds of kids in costume at Gary United Methodist Church‘s Trunk or Treat event. As you can see from the photos, the “scoutmaster” needed help dressing himself, and he wasn’t exactly looking his best. The candy campfire, however, was a bit hit.

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Welcome Webelos with costumes and pumpkin carving

Troop 35 welcomed Webelos to their pumpkin-carving meeting. Scouts from Troop 35 voted for the best Webelo-carved pumpkin, and the Webelos voted for the best costume. Take a look at some photos from this fun-filled night:

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Troop 35 adds a twist to bowling

Bowling with pumpkins? Yes, please! At Troop 35’s weekly meetings, they learn new skills, work on requirements and always have time to have some fun.

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Thank you for ordering wreaths

Wreath sales are now closed. Thank you to everyone who purchased wreaths from Troop 35. Scouts will deliver Christmas greenery the week of Thanksgiving. Your purchase supports summer camp, monthly campouts, equipment and more. Thank you!

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Order your wreaths today; sales end Oct. 10

Beautiful Christmas greenery awaits. Wreaths, door swags, garland, baskets and more. It’s easy to order online. Buy by Sunday, Oct. 10, and a scout will deliver to your door the week of Thanksgiving. If you don’t live in the area, there are also items that can be shipped to you. Your purchase supports Troop 35 activities like summer camp, monthly campouts and more. It’s the troop’s only fundraiser of the year. We won’t have retail sales this year, so this is your only chance to order. Thank you for supporting Troop 35!

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Troop 35 welcomes Webelos

What a beautiful day at Cantigny Park to welcome Webelos to Troop 35. The scouts shared stories of campouts, summer camp, high adventure trips, troop meetings and more. They even had an interactive “wheel of wrongdoing” game. If you’re interested in Troop 35, please contact scoutmaster@wheatontroop35.org.

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Scouts return from “favorite” campout

When you ask scouts from Troop 35 about campouts over the years, they often say their favorite is the Warren Dunes campout. Here are some photos from this year’s adventure along Lake Michigan.

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Troop 35’s latest campout: Grant pilgrimage

Scouts from Troop 35 had a blast at the Grant pilgrimage campout in Galena. Check out the photos, including an interesting creature:

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Wreath sales start now

Troop 35 is selling Christmas greenery, now through Sunday, Oct. 10. This is the troop’s only fundraiser, which helps to fund campouts, equipment and more. Click here to download a catalog. To order, click here. When you order, you can choose a scout to give credit to, and that scout will be the one to deliver to your door during Thanksgiving week. If you don’t live locally, there are some options for long-distance delivery. Thank you for supporting Troop 35!

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Congratulations Troop 35!

Since Troop 35’s last Court of Honor ceremony, 35 scouts have earned a total of more than 100 awards. All ranks were represented, plus the following merit badges: Archery, Art, Basketry, Camping, Canoeing, Chemistry, Chess, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Climbing, Coin Collecting, Communication, Cycling, Digital Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Exploration, Family Life, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Game Design, Geology, Inventing, Leatherwork, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Pulp and Paper, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Rifle Shooting, Salesmanship, Sports, Swimming and Wood Carving. Scouts who went on the Sea Base High Adventure trip also earned awards in Kayaking, Snorkeling and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Well done, scouts!

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Troop 35 scouts enjoy high adventure at Sea Base

Scouts from Troop 35 landed in Florida this week, and they’ve been having a blast. They’ve explored Key West, plus they’ve experienced snorkeling, sailing, paddle boarding and fishing. More adventures await at Sea Base, but we wanted to share these photos they sent from the southernmost point of the continental United States.

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Congratulations to Troop 35’s newest Eagle

Way to go, Michael Amen! You are now among the elite of the elite in scouting.

Earning Eagle is such a big deal for me. It’s something that I’ve been going for for most of my life.

Michael Amen, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

Troop 35 has always been accepting and helpful to me. It is a great group of people to help you along your journey.

Michael’s advice to younger scouts? He recommends scouts work on advancement and merit badges before high school because time gets tight.

Congratulations, Michael!

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Congratulations to Troop 35’s newest Eagle Scout

Well done, Ben Czarnecki! You are now among the elite of the elite. Ben’s advice for younger scouts? Stay focused, keep working and have fun.

This Troop combines the brotherhood and friendships with the hard work of merit badges and rank advancement. They are so helpful with whatever your kid wants to get out of scouting. From amazing adventures to attaining Eagle. Troop 35 does it all.

Ben Czarnecki, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

Troop 35 has helped guide me and also has helped me achieve my goals in scouting. Whether it was achieving scout ranks or just trying to have a fun campout, Troop 35 has been a great asset to my journey along the path to Eagle.

Congratulations Ben, Troop 35 Eagle Scout!

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More photos from summer camp

Enjoy these photos from Tesomas Scout Camp, including hiking, swimming, cooking, eating, plus campfire and the beauty of camp.

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First full day of summer camp

Scouts from Troop 35 are having a blast during their first full day at Tesomas Scout Camp.

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Troop 35 arrives at camp; has great first day

Enjoy these photos from camp. Looks like they’re having a wonderful time at Tesomas Scout Camp!

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Troop 35 leaves for summer camp

Scouts are excited for the adventures at Tesomas Scout Camp. Bikes ready, trailer loaded, scouts will arrive at summer camp eager to earn merit badges, learn new skills and have fun.

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Troop 35 retires flags on Flag Day

Scouts from Troop 35 retired 24 flags in honor of Flag Day. The troop used a newly-created firepit at Northside Park in Wheaton, which was the Eagle Scout project of a Troop 35 scout.

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Congratulations to Troop 35’s latest Eagle Scout

Well done, James Podell! You are now among the elite of the elite.

Troop 35 to me is similar to that of a family where everyone knows and likes each other. The people you meet in scouting will be life long friends!! So enjoy scouting to the fullest, and meet new people, because scouting will be one of the best memories in your life!

James Podell, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

James’s advice to younger scouts?

Not rush advancements and to not stress out over acquiring the rank, but to make steady and consistent progress. Also if a Scout wants to reach Eagle they must have fun in scouting because it is almost impossible to complete a long journey without any passion for the journey at hand.

James Podell, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

Great advice, and congratulations James!

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Troop 35 bikes to latest campout

Scouts from Troop 35 biked more than 10 miles each way to their campsite at Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve in Wayne. The scouts cooked, camped, played games, checked all the troop’s tents to make sure they were in working order and biked home.

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Eagle Scout project creates accessible planters

Scouts from Troop 35 built several wheelchair accessible planters at the Sensory Garden Playground in the Danada South area of the DuPage Forest Preserve. They worked with the Wheaton Park District, built the planters from the ground up and filled them with soil. Take a look at the photos below from this large-scale Eagle Scout project.

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First Eagle Ceremony since the pandemic

Congratulations to Troop 35’s 159th Eagle Scout, Ryan Kammerzell. It was wonderful to celebrate your accomplishment at Gary United Methodist Church.

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Troop 35 serves others

Scouts from Troop 35 installed gravel and dirt around the base of a new gazebo at Winfield Community United Methodist Church and removed buckthorn from near the fire pit.

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Great weekend for camping

Troop 35 camped out for the first time since the pandemic began. The scouts went orienteering at Blackwell Forest Preserve and enjoyed the time outdoors. The parent volunteers showed off their cooking and smoking skills.

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Troop 35 sleds “for real”

Twice in one week, Troop 35 took advantage of our February snowfall and enjoyed sledding. First, on cardboard sleds they made themselves. This time, on real sleds down a hill at Blackwell Forest Preserve. Take a look at the fun they had!

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Troop 35 sleds on cardboard

Scouts in Troop 35 love sledding, but sledding on cardboard? Well, take a look for yourself. The photos tell the story of a great time at the Northside Park sledding hill. Patrols created their own sleds out of a huge cardboard box, and the first to make it down the hill earned bragging rights. The Honey Badgers’ sled finished first, but everyone had a blast. Check out Wheaton Troop 35’s Facebook page for video.

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Scouts learn fire-making skills

Troop 35 turned a lesson of fire safety into something like an episode of CBS-TV’s “Survivor.” A friendly competition of which patrol could create a fire big enough to burn through a string made learning hands-on and fun.

Who do you think would be the winner? Older scouts? Scouts who’ve built countless fires on campouts over the years? Well… you’d be wrong! A group of Flaming Arrows, the youngest patrol, earned the bragging rights.

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Troop 35 congratulates latest Eagle Scout

Congratulations to Robert West, Troop 35’s newest Eagle Scout. Robert joins an elite group of scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle.

Troop 35 means so much to me, I’ve made so many friends in this troop and so many memories that I will never ever forget, and I’m thankful to everyone that helped me get to where I am today whether it was ranking me up, or keeping us Flaming Arrows entertained!

Robert West, Troop 35 Eagle Scout

Robert’s advice for scouts hoping