Wet Start at Tesomas
After rushing to set up our tents before the rain, we toured the camp and the weather cleared for the opening campfire Sunday evening. Monday morning brought scouts to their activities at Eagle Quest and various merit badges. After some light rain, the sun appeared just before lunch and...
Recent Activities
Our scouts have been busy over the summer and fall. Enjoy these photos of some of their recent activities....
Tesomas Photos
As many are aware, we are only able to post a few photos out of the hundreds taken during our week at Tesomas while still at camp. To make sure everyone can access the photos, add their own, and print them, we have created an event site on Shutterfly:...
Learning and Fun
By Thursday, everyone is familiar with camp routines and where to go. Work on merit badges continues – with plenty of free time for even more learning and possibly relaxing!...
Merit Badges, Rank Advancements, and More
A big part of summer camp is working towards merit badges and rank advancements. Here is a selection of the merit badge and rank advancement work our scouts are doing this week: Of course, traditions and plenty of free time are important too! ...
Eagle Quest: Compass & Navigation
The Flaming Arrows plus Joey work on reading compasses and finding their way with maps and directions....
Chilly Willy!!!
It’s 6am. Air temperature is 53 degrees. Mist on the water and 30 scouts poised to take on the first Chilly Willy of the year. Scouting: Challenges accepted! Score: Staff 13, Scouts (and leaders) 2 It’s about the journey – not the destination....
Free Time at Camp Tesomas
There are several hours of free time built into the day here at camp. Scouts always find plenty to do. From organized special activities to hanging out at the Trading Post, playing cards, gaga ball, nuke ’em, and more! The adults also find plenty to do – including...
Apostle Island Update
The Apostle Island crew are on their way. Apostle Islands kayaking trek crew – before photo! Happy kayaking! pic.twitter.com/Ye5DJ73I0x — Wheaton Troop 35 (@WheatonTroop35) June 27, 2016 Danny's bow rescue pic.twitter.com/JN8mqXDAKp — Wheaton Troop 35 (@WheatonTroop35) June 27, 2016...
Monday at Tesomas – First Full Day of Camp
The opening campfire brought a very long Sunday to a close. Monday morning came early. After breakfast, scouts began their activities. Today, these included wilderness survival, shooting sports, eagle quest, water safety, and more. The Tesomas dining hall is a great place to make some noise! Every meal ends...