Congratulations to Eric Richmond, Troop 35’s newest Eagle Scout. Because of the pandemic, Eric had his Eagle Board of Review virtually with members of the Three Fires Council and Troop 35’s committee. He says it means a lot to achieve Eagle, as it shows perseverance and character, plus love...

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...

Not much can stop Troop 35 from keeping up its Tuesday night meetings. Not even COVID-19. This week, scouts met virtually. They logged on to their phones, tablets or computers, and they linked together through videoconferencing. In the coming weeks, the scouts will learn more about merit badges and...

In the past several weeks, scouts from Troop 35 have attended multiple crossover ceremonies, where Webelos “cross over” into Boy Scouts. Troop 35 welcomes new Boy Scouts with a neckerchief, neckerchief slide, Troop 35 patch and epaulets. The new scouts can participate right away attending meetings, campouts, and service...

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...

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...

Congratulations to the following scouts who advanced in rank since Troop 35’s last Court of Honor ceremony: Scout: Eric S.; Tenderfoot: Logan A., Caleb B., Asher J.; Second Class: Noah B., Caleb B.; First Class: Ben A., Jack M.; Life: Ben B., Stephen W.; Eagle: Michael W. Troop 35...

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 in Troop 35 who sold at least $1500 in wreaths earned a spot at a Dave & Buster’s party. The top sellers played games and had a blast together. Troop 35’s annual wreath fundraiser helps to pay the troop’s expenses, such as campsite fees, food, equipment, gas, and...

Scouts enjoyed the winter wonderland of Wisconsin with skiing, snowboarding and tubing. They stayed at Camp Oh-da-ko-ta near Burlington, Wisc. and had a blast at Sunburst Winter Sports Park. The pizza and music at the Organ Piper made for a great end to a day on the slopes....