Scout's Blog
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! 
Happy Halloween!
We're feeling festive this Halloween! Our troop members enjoyed a small party to celebrate the season.
‘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!
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.
Congratulations, Sarah!
Congratulations, Sarah C., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!
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.
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.
Rafting the New River with Crew 652
In late July, four scouts and two leaders whitewater rafted and kayaked class 1 through 4+ rapids for 45 miles over five days. The crew also did some hiking and sightseeing, visiting Cathedral Falls (the highest waterfall in West Virginia), historical sites, and New River Gorge National Park Visitor Center. After a stop at the World Scouting Museum in Charleston, WV, Venture Crew 652 arrived home slightly sore, slightly sunburned, and ready to plan their next high adventure!
Backpacking the Buckeye Trail
Members of 652B and 652G completed a quick overnight backpacking trek through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks. After learning about proper backpacking gear, how to pack for the trip, and food planning, seven scouts and three leaders did 8 miles on the Buckeye Trail. The July trek was the first backpacking trip for most of the scouts. 🥾