Troop 35 learns about aviation at AirCamp 2018
Troop 35 joined thousands of other scouts in a jamboree-style camping weekend filled with aviation-themed activities at AirCamp 2018. Scouts camped at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, where some even took flight. Pilots from the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) took scouts in their small aircraft and taught them the...
Court of Honor ceremony
Dozens of scouts received a new rank and merit badges at this fall’s Court of Honor ceremony. From the Scout rank to the highest rank of Eagle, Troop 35 recognized them all. Congratulations scouts!...
September 2018 – Update
Troop 35 has been busy. Busy helping scouts develop leadership skills and having fun. Follow us on Instagram @WheatonTroop35. In August the troop went to Van Buren Dunes State Park in Michigan, that is a Michigan State Park and it was a great time. Troop 35 scouts playing 500...
Friday – Chilly Willy and Flags
Friday got an early, cold, wet start, as Troop 35 challenged the Tesomas staff to Chilly Willy. For those not familiar, Chilly Willy is an underwater rugby-type game, where a giant ice cube is used as the ball. It is played first thing in the morning, so the water and...
More Lifesaving Practice
The Flaming Arrows (first year scouts) practiced more lifesaving at the waterfront today. ...
Wet Wednesday – Order of the Arrow Ceremony
Wednesday was another wet day. We welcomed some visitors and had a troop camp fire. Wednesday is also the Order of the Arrow ceremony. Several of our scouts, and 1 adult, were called out during the ceremony. The weather cooperated and the ceremony stayed dry. ...
Lifesaving Skills at the Waterfront
Our youngest scouts practiced their lifesaving skills at the waterfront Tuesday afternoon. See their photos below. More photos on our Facebook page!...
Sun and More Fun at Tesomas
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...
Wet Start at Tesomas
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...
Amazing bowling adventure
Had an amazing bowling adventure , Troop 35 at our last troop meeting for the year at Fox bowl in Wheaton. We had 30 scouts battling it out in the bowling contest. Everyone had a lot of fun! Happy Holidays Scouts!! Reminder – our next meeting is Tuesday, January...