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While we have participated in Archdiocesan Catholic Camporees, this year’s Catholic Camporee was the first ever of its kind, hosted by Region 6 of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) for all of NCCS Region 6 and Catholic Service Territory (CST) 9. It was held in Toledo, Ohio, and served around 160 scouts fromContinue reading “Tristate Catholic Camporee”

Shooting Sports Saturday morning, the scouts went out to the Range at Camp Birch to participate in the Range and Target Activities (archery, shotgun and/or rifle shooting) for the morning. A few scouts also went back to the Range in the Afternoon. Wacky Games In the afternoon, those scouts who didn’t go back to theContinue reading “Shooting Sports and Wacky Games”

In August, the Troop decided to hold a Canoeing Campout at Caesar’s Creek. Saturday morning, the adults drove the scouts over to a boat ramp, where we rented canoes and launched onto the water. From there, we spent 6 hours paddling across the lake (about 7.5 miles) to return to our campsite, where we ateContinue reading “Canoeing Campout”

Every year, Troop 85 goes to summer camp. Summer camp is a wonderful opportunity to earn merit badges and learn scouting skills, as well as work on ranks. Many options are available, allowing each scout to work on merit badges and skills that they need. This year, we went to Camp Birch again. Camp BirchContinue reading “Summer Camp 2025”

In May, the Troop went out to the Fallen Timbers campsite at Camp Birch for a Scout Skills campout. Unfortunately, due to extreme weather, we were unable to stay at the campsite for the first night. However, when we showed up on Saturday morning, we began a game of scout-themed Trivial Pursuit that took mostContinue reading “Survival Skills Campout”

This year’s Catholic Camporee was hosted at Camp Friedlander. Friday Evening and Saturday Morning After everyone arrived at camp, we said Night Prayer (Compline) from Liturgy of the Hours as a camp before going to bed. The next morning, we ate breakfast and said Morning Prayer (Lauds) at individual campsites before going out to doContinue reading “Catholic Camporee 2024”

For this campout, we went on a backpacking trip, meaning that we went on a hike while carrying all of our gear. We hiked through John Bryan State Park, going through an 8-mile loop (although most of the scouts only carried their backpacks for the first 5 miles). The hike took most of the day,Continue reading “Training Backpacking Trip”

Every year, Troop 85 goes to summer camp. Summer camp is a wonderful opportunity to earn merit badges and learn scouting skills, as well as work on ranks. Many options are available, allowing each scout to work on merit badges and skills that they need. This year, we went to Camp Birch again. Camp BirchContinue reading “Summer Camp 2024”

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Tecumseh Council decided to replace its normal spring campouts with one event: the Camporall. Scouts BSA scouts, Cub Scouts, and Venturers alike were invited to come participate in the activities offered at Clarke County Fairgrounds. Friday Night Unfortunately, Friday night was not exactly ideal camping weather. About halfway through tentContinue reading “Tecumseh Council Camporall”