Category: Tesomas Summer Camp

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...

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...

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:...

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!...

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!  ...

The Flaming Arrows plus Joey work on reading compasses and finding their way with maps and directions....

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....

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...

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...

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...