Scout's Blog
Congratulations, Alex!
Congratulations, Alex F., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!
Recognizing and Celebrating our Troop’s Achievements
Our troop's November court of honor celebrated members of Troop 652B and 652G. Our scouts earned an incredible 231 merit badges and 24 ranks, plus 2 adult leader awards! We also recognized and celebrated boys' scoutmaster, Mr. Kevin Snyder, for his many years of servant leadership to Scouting and the troop. Mr. Snyder, who also served as the cubmaster for Pack 297 before becoming a scoutmaster at Troop 652, will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025.
Troop Hosts AOLs at Campout
Our troop members, including boys and girls, camped at Firelands Scout Reservation the weekend of October 24-26. Troop scouts welcomed Arrow of Light visitors from different Cub Scout packs. We introduced them to troop life, showed them the fun outdoor activities we enjoy doing, and shared the amazing camp meals we love to create. Thanks for visiting with us, AOLs!
Congratulations, Troy!
Congratulations, Troy S., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!
Flying High with the Aviation Merit Badge
Troop members were flying high after a weekend visit to the MAPS Air Museum in North Canton, Ohio where they learned all about aeronautics and earned the Aviation merit badge. They sat in helicopters, watched Blackhawks arrive and depart, learned about pilot training, and were instructed in flight and air transportation.
I Pledge Allegiance…
On September 9, Troop 652 had the distinguished honor of witnessing an Immigration & Naturalization Ceremony at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School while participating by posting the colors. Congratulations to the 25 individuals who became U.S. citizens! See a collage of event photos.
Congratulations, Grady!
Congratulations, Grady W., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!
Ride and Rails
Scouts and leaders from Troop 652 spent a recent Saturday morning on a bicycle trip through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The group rode the CVNP train to Indigo Lake and bicycled back to Brecksville for a 10-mile round-trip activity. Everyone who participated had a great day enjoying time on the trail!
Scouting Open House at St. Basil on August 27
On August 27, visit an open house at St. Basil to learn more about our Scouting units (Cub Scouts, Troops, and Venture Crew) for boys and girls! Our troop's affiliate, Cub Scout Pack 652, will host an open house event for boys and girls in grades K-5 (ages 5-10) and their families from 6:00-7:45 PM. In addition, for older boys and girls ages 11+, there will be information tables about Scouting with Troop 652. Stop by for fun activities, meet our member families, and learn more about Scouting. See more about Cub Scouts and Pack 652 or check out our troop's Facebook page.