Troop 35’s latest adventure: scouts sleep underwater
Scouts from Troop 35 went on a different kind of campout—they traded their tents for the bunks on a submarine. The boys learned about the USS Silversides, a World War II submarine docked at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum in Muskegon, Mich. Scouts toured the sub and...
Troop 35 heads for the snow hills; Newest Eagle Scout honored
Scouts from Troop 35 skied, snowboarded and tubed for a fun cabin camping trip in January. They traveled to Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Wisconsin where some of them tried a winter sport for the first time. Newest Eagle Scout honored Congratulations to Trevor Bottom, Troop 35 Eagle Scout....
Scouts bike to latest campout
Scouts from Troop 35 biked more than 25 miles round-trip to enjoy fall camping at Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve. They had fun chopping wood, playing badminton, and appreciating the mild autumn air....
Troop 35 learns about aviation at AirCamp 2018
Troop 35 joined thousands of other scouts in a jamboree-style camping weekend filled with aviation-themed activities at AirCamp 2018. Scouts camped at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, where some even took flight. Pilots from the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) took scouts in their small aircraft and taught them the...
September 2018 – Update
Troop 35 has been busy. Busy helping scouts develop leadership skills and having fun. Follow us on Instagram @WheatonTroop35. In August the troop went to Van Buren Dunes State Park in Michigan, that is a Michigan State Park and it was a great time. Troop 35 scouts playing 500...
Friday – Chilly Willy and Flags
Friday got an early, cold, wet start, as Troop 35 challenged the Tesomas staff to Chilly Willy. For those not familiar, Chilly Willy is an underwater rugby-type game, where a giant ice cube is used as the ball. It is played first thing in the morning, so the water and...
More Lifesaving Practice
The Flaming Arrows (first year scouts) practiced more lifesaving at the waterfront today. ...
Wet Wednesday – Order of the Arrow Ceremony
Wednesday was another wet day. We welcomed some visitors and had a troop camp fire. Wednesday is also the Order of the Arrow ceremony. Several of our scouts, and 1 adult, were called out during the ceremony. The weather cooperated and the ceremony stayed dry. ...
Lifesaving Skills at the Waterfront
Our youngest scouts practiced their lifesaving skills at the waterfront Tuesday afternoon. See their photos below. More photos on our Facebook page!...
Sun and More Fun at Tesomas
The sun has been out and everyone is getting into the routine. Meals are loud and fun. For lunch today, our Flaming Arrows cooked their own pizzas, while the rest of the Troop enjoyed Taco Tuesday. It’s a bit cold, but that hasn’t stopped the waterfront fun. Scouts are...