Experience

Troop 35 is one of the area's longest-running Scouts BSA troops, with a rich history spanning over 100 years with Gary Church.

Leadership

Troop 35 is proudly youth-led, empowering Scouts to shape our adventures and community endeavors with enthusiasm and teamwork.

Adventure

Troop 35 is active year-round, with monthly campouts offering opportunities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, canoeing, and skiing.

Free Time at Camp Tesomas

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...

Apostle Island Update

The Apostle Island crew are on their way. Apostle Islands kayaking trek crew – before photo! Happy kayaking! pic.twitter.com/Ye5DJ73I0x — Wheaton Troop 35 (@WheatonTroop35) June 27, 2016 Danny's bow rescue pic.twitter.com/JN8mqXDAKp — Wheaton Troop 35 (@WheatonTroop35) June 27, 2016...

Monday at Tesomas – First Full Day of Camp

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...

At Tesomas

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...

We’re off to see the Hodag!

Troop 35 arrived at Camp Tesomas and is already in the groove… registering, unloading the troop trailer, organizing the bicycles, setting up camp, getting a camp tour, soon they’ll be heading to dinner, the opening campfire, and getting ready for their first night at camp under the stars. It’s...

Tribute Sunday

A scout is reverent. 12th point of the scout law. Sunday, November 8, 2015 Troop 35 and Gary United Methodist Church recognized Jim Whitlock for his service to scouting as former scoutmaster and our charter representative. Jim and his wife, Linda, are moving to Colorado. We wish Jim well...

Philmont Crew arrived back at base camp safe and sound

After 15 days (10 on the trail), 100+ miles hiked, a top elevation of 12,441 feet and over 300,000 steps, the crew arrived back at Philmont base camp.  Everyone had a great time with only a few blisters, scraped knees and elbows. It was truly an adventure of a...

Philmount bound….

After more than a year and half of anticipation, planning, hikes, and equipment checks – Troop 35’s 2015 Philmont crew embarked on their journey Wednesday afternoon at the Naperville Amtrak train station. Family members were at the station to wish the crew a proper bon voyage. They arrive Thursday...

Mid-summer update

WARNING: This is a good news – bad news post. The GOOD NEWS – Troop 35 scouts are having the time of their lives. That is what summer is for and that’s what keeps all of us motivated in January and February. Our scouts have been to summer camp at...