Author: Troop 35

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!  ...

We are having a GREAT TIME! We have cooked, cleaned, and hiked! It has been a blast....

On my honor, I will do my best  to do my duty to God and my country . ....

A Scout is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others. Scout Sunday is generally observed on the first Sunday in February, however the United Methodist Church – Troop 35’s sponsor organization observes Scout Sunday on the second Sunday in February....

Troop 35 scouts participated in the Klondike for Three Fires Council – Chanonee District on Saturday, February 4th at Catigny Park and Gardens. SPL Davis spilt the scouts into two patrols – the Duct Tape patrol and the Rocky Raccoons – and they participated in Klondike events including fire starting, first aid, stretcher racing,...

Troop 35 had a successful campout at Tomo-Chi-Chi and all scouts had a great time – see for yourself! Tomo-Chi-Chi pictures! The troop’s next outing will be Klondike at Catigny on Saturday, February 4th. They will be running the fire starting competition – hope to see you there!...

Troop, As you should know by now Troop 35 is going on a camping trip to Tomo Chi-Chi this weekend. Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls is a 260-acre parcel devoted to youth group camping and recreation. Tomo-Chi-Chi is set on rolling hills of oak-hickory woodlands, quality wetlands and open meadow...

Troop 35 is a scout-led or boy-led troop. That said, sometimes it looks messy as they find out what works and what doesn’t. The role of the adult leaders – scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster, and other adult leaders is to allow the scouts to learn by doing – just as...