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....
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...
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!...
Scouts enjoy Klondike Derby
Take a look at some photos from the Klondike Derby… what a fun time!...
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....
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....
Congratulations to Troop 35’s Newest Eagle Scout: Stephen Walsh
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...
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...
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:...
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....