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- 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”
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