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.

Troop for Girls Open House

Troop 35 is excited to offer a new troop for girls. Pass the word along about our open house on Tuesday, April 12, 7–8:30 p.m., Northside Park, Girl Scout Cabin, 1300 N. West Street, Wheaton. Join us for skills stations followed by s’mores. Leaders will be available to answer parent...

Welcome to Troop 35!

It’s an exciting time of year when Webelos become part of a Scouts BSA troop. Many of them even cross over a bridge as a symbol of the journey. In one of the photos, you’ll see a scout crossed over virtually, through cell phone technology. Troop 35 welcomes the...

Troop 35 enjoyed trip to Milwaukee

Scouts from Troop 35 visited the Harley-Davidson Museum and the Sprecher Brewery in Wisconsin. Many of them earned the engineering merit badge, and they sampled all kinds of soda. Take a look at the photos below....

Top wreath sellers celebrate

Thank you to the top wreath sellers! They celebrated with a party at Dave & Busters. Troop 35’s only fundraiser each year, the Christmas greenery sale helps to fund campouts, equipment and more. Troop 35 will start selling again in early fall....

Congratulations to Troop 35’s newest Eagle Scout

Ben Blaser has earned Eagle, the highest rank in scouting. To become an Eagle Scout you must complete the requirements for the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle. You must earn at least 21 merit badges, serve in a leadership position, plan and...

Well done, Troop 35!

Troop 35 honored scouts who advanced in rank and earned merit badges at a Court of Honor ceremony at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton. From Scout to Eagle, all ranks were represented. Well done, Troop 35!...

Tubing with the troop

Sun shining, sliding down Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve with your friends—life is good for scouts in Troop 35....

Congratulations to James Podell

Troop 35 celebrated the accomplishments of James Podell in an Eagle Scout ceremony held at Gary United Methodist Church. Congratulations to James, and thank you to all the people who have supported him in his journey to Eagle Scout....

Congratulations to Troop 35’s Newest Eagle Scout: Stephen Walsh

Stephen Walsh is the latest Troop 35 scout to earn the rank of Eagle. He is now among the elite of elite in scouting. Becoming an Eagle requires more than simply fulfilling every on-paper requirement. The friendships you make, the experiences you have, and the lessons you learn all...