Tag: Philmont Scout Ranch

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...

Recent Activities

Our scouts have been busy over the summer and fall.  Enjoy these photos of some of their recent activities....

Philmont Crew arrived back at base camp safe and sound

After 15 days (10 on the trail), 100+ miles hiked, a top elevation of 12,441 feet and over 300,000 steps, the crew arrived back at Philmont base camp.  Everyone had a great time with only a few blisters, scraped knees and elbows. It was truly an adventure of a...

Philmount bound….

After more than a year and half of anticipation, planning, hikes, and equipment checks – Troop 35’s 2015 Philmont crew embarked on their journey Wednesday afternoon at the Naperville Amtrak train station. Family members were at the station to wish the crew a proper bon voyage. They arrive Thursday...

Mid-summer update

WARNING: This is a good news – bad news post. The GOOD NEWS – Troop 35 scouts are having the time of their lives. That is what summer is for and that’s what keeps all of us motivated in January and February. Our scouts have been to summer camp at...

November 19th Update

Dates to Remember Nov 22nd – Wreath Distribution Day – sign up for your time to pick up your wreaths! Nov 25th – NO BOY SCOUT MEETING! Nov 28th-30th – Wreath Retail Sales Dec 5th-7th – Wreath Retail Sales Jan 16th-17th – ILT at Winfield Church (for any scout...

Philmont bound in 2015….

Troop 35, we’ve won the lottery! Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch Expeditions would like to congratulate Troop   35 of the Three Fires Council (Sponsor:   Gary Memorial United Methodist Church – Wheaton, IL   60187) Your unit has been picked as a winner for a reservation...