Category: Campouts

We have all safely arrived at Tesomas. Everything is unloaded and tents are set up.  The Apostle Island contingent are on their way.  Here at Tesomas, some scouts have taken their swimming tests, while others are already enjoying some free time.  We’re excited to have several scouts from Troop...

Troop 35 arrived at Camp Tesomas and is already in the groove… registering, unloading the troop trailer, organizing the bicycles, setting up camp, getting a camp tour, soon they’ll be heading to dinner, the opening campfire, and getting ready for their first night at camp under the stars. It’s...

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...

   Expedition 724-K...

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...

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...

Good morning everyone, What an Amazing week at camp! We are all packed up and on our way home, to see all of you. Can’t wait to come back next year! See y’all soon!!!...

Howdy Folks, What an Amazing Friday!  It started with a Troop 35 led Camp wide Chilly Willy, with scouts from all the troop, competing against the staff. The staff won a closely contested match 4-3. That was about all the losing Troop 35 would be doing today. We won...

Evening everyone, What a great day to be at camp, today is throwback Thursday at Camp Tesomas. The entire camp was open to the boys tonight and they took full advantage.  We had boys on the climbing wall, boys at the shooting range. Some participated in the chess tournament,...

  Hi Everyone, Sorry about the delay on Wednesday’s post, we had some technically difficulties, but it looks like we are back up and running. Wednesday’s at Camp Tesomas are all about Family and The Order of the Arrow ceremony. We had a couple of families make the trip...