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- Tristate Catholic Camporeeby Stephen BWhile 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 ScoutingContinue reading “Tristate Catholic Camporee”
- Shooting Sports and Wacky Gamesby Stephen BShooting 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.Continue reading “Shooting Sports and Wacky Games”
- Canoeing Campoutby Stephen BIn 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 andContinue reading “Canoeing Campout”
- Summer Camp 2025by Stephen BEvery 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 optionsContinue reading “Summer Camp 2025”
- Survival Skills Campoutby Stephen BIn 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 atContinue reading “Survival Skills Campout”
- Spring Camporee 2025by colinal7aa2c0ac4eThe Spring Camporee 2025 located at Camp Hugh Taylor Birch had a variety of events for scouts to participate in on Saturday. There was a fire challenge that required scoutsContinue reading “Spring Camporee 2025”
- Klondike 2025by colinal7aa2c0ac4eKlondike 2025 had many fun and engaging activities such as first aid, an obstacle course, axe throwing, tree identification, orienteering, fire building, knot tying and lashings. At the end ofContinue reading “Klondike 2025”
- Catholic Camporee 2024by Stephen BThis 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 asContinue reading “Catholic Camporee 2024”
- Training Backpacking Tripby Stephen BFor 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, goingContinue reading “Training Backpacking Trip”
- Hocking Hills 2024by Stephen BFriday Night and Saturday Morning: On Friday Night, once the scouts arrived at camp, they set up their tents, ate cracker barrel, and eventually went to bed. The next morning,Continue reading “Hocking Hills 2024”
- Summer Camp 2024by Stephen BEvery 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 optionsContinue reading “Summer Camp 2024”
- Klondike 2024by Ben KThis year, the Klondike Derby at Camp Birch was composed of an assortment of fun activities. Riflery: At the rifle range, which is located at the northern end of camp,Continue reading “Klondike 2024”
- Mike’s Bike Park 2023by Ben KThis year for our December event we did a lock-in at Mike’s bike park. At this event we rode around the park. We also watched many movies and played onContinue reading “Mike’s Bike Park 2023”
- Catholic Camporee 2023by David BEvery November, Troop 85 does a Catholic retreat called Catholic camporee. This year the camporee included a first aid challenge, leadership games, a vocations panel, Mass, and adoration. We alsoContinue reading “Catholic Camporee 2023”
- Wilderness survival 2023 campoutby David BThis October we did a wilderness survival campout at Camp Birch. For breakfast we did wood fire cooking and then we had most of the new scouts earn their totinContinue reading “Wilderness survival 2023 campout”
- August 2023 biking campoutby David BThis month for our campout we did a bike ride to Young’s Dairy. Lighiting a fire the first night Cooking breakfast One stop on our bike ride We had lunchContinue reading “August 2023 biking campout”
- September 2023 eventby David BFor September’s event this year we did a shooting sports and scout themed trivial pursuit game using topics from the scout book. In the morning, we did archery, shotgun andContinue reading “September 2023 event”
- Summer Camp 2023by David BSummer camp this year was at Camp Friedlander which was a new experience for Troop 85. Camp Friedlander has a scheduled program which meant that we had to register forContinue reading “Summer Camp 2023”
- Tecumseh Council Camporallby Stephen BTo 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 toContinue reading “Tecumseh Council Camporall”
- Tubingby Stephen BFor this event, a subset of the troop drove to Valley’s Edge for tubing with their families. We spent all afternoon there and had a lot of fun. Not onlyContinue reading “Tubing”
- Klondike Derby 2023by Stephen BThe Klondike Derby this year was, as always, a series of various challenges that patrols brought sleds full of equipment to. Here are some of the challenges: Lashing Event: ThisContinue reading “Klondike Derby 2023”
- YMCA lock-inby Stephen BFor 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 restContinue reading “YMCA lock-in”
- Catholic Camporeeby Stephen BCatholic 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 CatholicContinue reading “Catholic Camporee”
- Peterloon 2022by Stephen BPeterloon 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,Continue reading “Peterloon 2022”
- Wacky Games and Electronics Weekendby Stephen BFor 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,Continue reading “Wacky Games and Electronics Weekend”
- Summer Camp 2022by Stephen BEvery 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 optionsContinue reading “Summer Camp 2022”
- Spring Camporee 2022by Stephen BThis 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 whileContinue reading “Spring Camporee 2022”
- Klondike 2022by Isaac BEvery 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 areContinue reading “Klondike 2022”
- November Troop Elections 2021by Isaac BOne 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 (NationalContinue reading “November Troop Elections 2021”
- Scouting Skills Campfire Visible from Spaceby Zach
- 2014 Stations of the Crossby ZachOn 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., JamesContinue reading “2014 Stations of the Cross”
- 2014 Merit Badge Trail Driveby ZachAt this year’s Chillicothe Merit Badge Trail held at the Greene County Career Center, a total of 17 Troop 85 Scouts took part, where 45 merit badges were worked on.Continue reading “2014 Merit Badge Trail Drive”
- 2014 Klondike Expedition Newsby ZachFor Klondike 2014, 6 BSA Troop 85 boy scouts and 2 adult leaders went to a Winter Camporee event at Camp Miakonda, near Toledo, OH from 17-19 January. Matt M., Michael B,Continue reading “2014 Klondike Expedition News”
- February News Letter!by ZachAnd here it is.
- Troop Calendar of Eventsby ZachThis is the calendar of all events for the year.
- November Newsletterby ZachHere is the November news letter, courtesy of the Historian, Thomas Weber.
- Scout Account and Campership Policies Releasedby ZachThe Troop 85 Committee has released policies on both Scout Accounts and “Camperships” (sort of like scholarships, but for camping). Please read through these policies carefully. Also, note that weContinue reading “Scout Account and Campership Policies Released”
- 100 Years of Scouting!by ZachIn 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its hundredth anniversary. The BSA has produced an online video discussing the history of Scouting and the 100th anniversary. If you have a few minutesContinue reading “100 Years of Scouting!”
- Welcome to the New Troop 85 Website!by ZachThanks to a generous donation from Ubiquity Servers, Troop 85 has a new website. We’re still shaking the last bugs out of the system, so please be patient with any errorsContinue reading “Welcome to the New Troop 85 Website!”
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