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Troop 652 COH November 2024

Achievements Recognized at Troop Court of Honor

168 Merit Badges | 25 Special Awards | 29 Rank Advancements | 4 Certificates of Merit | One 25-Year Veteran Award

🀩 We had much to celebrate, including many accomplishments and achievements, at our recent Troop Court of Honor. Kudos to all. Keep up the great work, Troop 652 scouts and leaders!

Troop 652 Awardees Certificate of Merit

Troop Members Awarded Certificate of Merit

Calm. Level-headed. Well-trained.

When faced with a head injury caused by an accident at summer camp, these two scouts and two leaders demonstrated their First Aid training and reacted with great composure and calm. Justin and Tommy assessed the situation and, with the help of leaders Katrina and Shawna, stabilized their fellow scout and assisted the medical personnel that arrived on the scene.

At our recent troop court of honor, all four were presented the Certificate of Merit from Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America for their quick thinking and actions. We are proud of their incredible effort during a formidable situation.

Thank you to LEC's Unit Service Director Michelle Cali and Safety Director Sarah Willamson for presenting the awards.

Arrows Campout November 2024

Arrows Join Us at Troop Campout

We enjoyed an early November weekend campout with some Arrow scouts at Camp Bulter. Our troop members helped them work on their adventures while rocking it out with different cooking methods and culinary delights! πŸ₯˜ πŸ• 🍳

Troop 652 Halloween 2024

Happy Halloween!

πŸŽƒπŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ‘» πŸ₯· We're feeling festive this Halloween! Our troop members enjoyed a small party to celebrate the season.

Troop 652 Tough as Nails Camporee

‘Tough as Nails’ Fall Camporee

Are you tough as nails? In early October, scouts and leaders spent a weekend at council's fall camporee learning about construction trades and heavy equipment operation. Scouts participated in traditional Scouting activities like archery but also did special hands-on activities with plumbing and woodworking, and had a chance to operate a crane!

Troop 652 participates in Service at the Beach

Service at the Beach in September

Troop scouts and leaders had a good weekend in September at Geneva State Park participating in Lake Erie Council's Service at the Beach event. Each camper completed at least six hours of conservation work making improvements and cleaning up the beach and park on Saturday. Our boys picked up 5,000 pieces of trash (yes, we counted!). After a day of conservation work, troop members enjoyed a relaxing evening at the beach and saw a beautiful sunset on the shoreline.

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Congratulations, Sarah!

Congratulations, Sarah C., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!

Troop 652 Canoeing August 2024

Canoeing Overnight at Mohican Wilderness

Troop scouts and leaders enjoyed a fun canoeing activity and overnight at Mohican Wilderness in August. The boys and girls had some some wet fun in the sun canoeing ten miles on the Mohican River (no one flipped!), enjoyed some additional activities including mini golf, then camped overnight in tents. See more photos of our outings and activities on our troop's Facebook page.

St. Basil Scouting Open House on August 28, 2024

Scouting Open House at St. Basil on August 28

On August 28, 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 6:00-7:30 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.