Scouts learn fire-making skills
Troop 35 turned a lesson of fire safety into something like an episode of CBS-TV’s “Survivor.” A friendly competition of which patrol could create a fire big enough to burn through a string made learning hands-on and fun. Who do you think would be the winner? Older scouts? Scouts...
Troop 35 hosts fun open house
Scouts had a blast at the Webelo open house. Troop 35 scouts led the Outdoor Adventurer Advancement for the Webelo Arrow of Light. The Cub and Boy Scouts made their own fried dough, tied bowline knots, and played Gaga ball and badminton....
Troop 35 hosts in-house summer camp
When the pandemic put a pause on Troop 35’s annual trip to Tesomas summer camp, some older scouts stepped into action. They planned a multiple-day outdoor camp at Winfield Church where scouts could earn merit badges, achieve rank advancements and have fun....
Troop 35 enjoys “camp-in”
While campsites are closed to groups, Troop 35 found a way to enjoy the outdoors by hosting a “camp-in.” Scouts pitched tents in their own backyards, cooked outside, and held a contest for the best-looking meal. They also got together at a park for some mask-wearing socially distanced games....
Scouts work on merit badges during pandemic
Even with the stay-at-home order, scouts from Troop 35 are working toward earning merit badges. Some of the badges scouts are working on include Cooking, Family Life, Music, and Reading. For Eagle-Required Family Life, you must complete daily chores plus finish both an individual and family project. You can...
Troop 35 goes tubing; two scouts earn Polar Bear award
Troop 35 had a blast tubing at Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin. The scouts stayed at Camp Oh-DaKo-Ta, near Burlington, Wisc. Most scouts slept and cooked inside the cabin, but two boys earned the Polar Bear award. For the Polar Bear award, you must camp outside when the temperature falls...
Gary Church honors scouts; Troop 35 serves up cobbler
Scout Sunday took on special relevance this year as February 2020 marks the 100th anniversary since scouting officially formed a relationship with the Methodist Church. During the church service, Gary United Methodist Church honored scouts who completed the “God and Church” religious emblem program, including two scouts from Troop...
Troop 35 competes at Klondike Derby
Scouts from Troop 35 competed against other troops at the Klondike Derby at Camp Big Timber in Elgin. Activities included archery, BB shooting, tug of war, tomahawk throw, log sawing and more....
Scouts speak at Wheaton City Council meeting
Troop 35 scouts working on the Communication merit badge attended the Wheaton City Council meeting Monday night, and Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess asked them to address the council. The boys shared their names, troop, and why they were there. You can view the meeting here. The photo below shows...
Future leaders learn valuable skills
Boys from Troop 35 took the time to learn leadership skills this weekend. They stayed at the youth cabin at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve and worked through the BSA’s “Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.”...