Author: Troop 35

Of all the days at camp, Friday is the most difficult. It is the last day of camp and the last chance to finish advancement or merit badge requirements. It is the last day to see a favorite camp counselor, or go for a swim with friends they’ve made...

I know, I know, I am a day behind on updates….. but, I’ve been keeping very busy at camp, just like the scouts and the other adult leaders. Thursday’s weather was a bit cooler, even though it was hot here Wednesday it is nothing like what we are missing...

Troop 35 has been summer camping at Camp Tesomas since 2005 or 2006, several years before William and I joined the troop. We pass several summer camps along the drive and there are many more Boy Scout camps that are closer, but all it takes is a visit to...

Hello huddah, hello fadduh, here I am at Camp Tesomas. Camp is very entertaining. They say will have some fun it stops raining….. I know it doesn’t rhyme, but you might remember the song from the 60s called “A Letter from Camp” by Allan Sherman and Lou Busch, which...

I don’t mean to rub it in, but it is wonderful here; the weather is just right with warm days, cool nights, low humidity, clear skies and the prospects for the remainder of the week are the same. You can check the weather up here on the sidebar –...

Yesterday was a long day, a long car drive, a lot of ‘sit and git,’ and by the time the campfire ended and cracker barrel finished, the scouts were ready for the bag. I know I was. The day was filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of camp....

One more day…. It is the day before camp and I need to pack and finish a multitude of other need to do tasks and all through the house, and probably twenty or so other homes!…. The past couple of weeks have been busy getting ready for camp at meetings...

Troop 35 had a great time this past weekend at Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Illinois. Twenty scouts and seven adults enjoyed the adventure, which for nine of our new scouts – their very first outdoor camping experience as a Boy Scout....

Cleaning up after breakfast in the new ‘Taj!’...

The Troop is camping at beautiful Starved Rock State Park in  Utica, Illinois. They are currently heading west into the sunset! Stay tuned for updates!  ...