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....

To start the new year, Troop 35 celebrated Jack Vail’s journey from Cub Scout to Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony, held at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, recognized not only Jack, but also all of the people who helped him along the way, including...

As Christmas Sharing celebrates its 50th year, scouts from Troop 35 enjoy helping out. The boys packed boxes with food, toiletries and household products, which will go to needy families in Community Unit School District 200. Christmas Sharing started in 1969 when a school social worker was concerned about...

Every year, Troop 35 takes a night to play games, including their favorite electronics. The troop invites Webelos scouts to come and have fun and get to know each other better, hoping they continue their scouting careers and become Boy Scouts. This year, Troop 35 also elected their next...