For this event, the troop went to the YMCA in Xenia, Ohio. After arriving, they worked on swim tests and other aquatics requirements between 9 and 11 PM. The rest of the night was just free time, interrupted only by pizza, soda, and TV between midnight and 12:30 AM. At 6:45 AM, they left.
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Catholic Camporee
Catholic Camporee is, as the name suggests, a Catholic Campout. In the Archdiocese of Cincinnatti, the Catholic Camporee also provides an opportunity to practice scouting skills. This year, the Catholic Camporee took place at Maria Stein Shrine, home to one of the largest relic collections in the US. On Friday night, we said Night PrayerContinue reading “Catholic Camporee”
Peterloon 2022
Peterloon is a mini-jamboree held in and around Camp Friedlander every few years. There is a lot of stuff that goes on during the single day that activities are open, some of which is detailed below. Range Sports First, as a troop, we went through the area around the forts and skipped ahead to theContinue reading “Peterloon 2022”
Wacky Games and Electronics Weekend
For this event, Troop 85 stayed at the Adams Building at Camp Hugh Taylor Birch. For once, we were allowed to bring electronics on an outing, although this meant that, aside from the Wacky Games event on Saturday, we spent most of the time playing video games. Wacky Games The Wacky Games event, which tookContinue reading “Wacky Games and Electronics Weekend”
Summer Camp 2022
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 2022”
Spring Camporee 2022
This year, Troop 234 hosted the Spring Camporee at Camp Hugh Taylor Birch. This year, the event had a spy theme, and all of the events taught scouting skills while guiding patrols through a mission: to defuse a bomb at a secret location in camp. Riflery To obtain the first clue about the code toContinue reading “Spring Camporee 2022”
Klondike 2022
Every year during the month of February, Tecumseh Council hosts the Klondike, which is a scouting competition between teams of up to eight scouts called sleds with events that are based on winter scouting skills. The Campout The first night was the coldest of the campout. However, most scouts slept very well due to theirContinue reading “Klondike 2022”
November Troop Elections 2021
One of the key skills that Scouts BSA teaches is youth leadership. Leadership experience is found all over the program, from being a mentor to younger scouts to NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training). Being a youth lead program is what separates Scouts from other youth programs. Troop Elections The positions of responsibly in a ScoutContinue reading “November Troop Elections 2021”
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2014 Stations of the Cross
On March 21st several Troop 85 scouts volunteered to help with the St Luke Stations of the Cross service. Quinn R., Chris B., Luke L., Sean L., Steffan P., James B., and Eric D. read the stations, held candles, and carried the cross through each station. The Stations of the Cross is one of severalContinue reading “2014 Stations of the Cross”
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