Scout's Blog
652B Gives Thanks
When it comes to Scouting, our troop members, leaders and parents are thankful for many things. This Thanksgiving, we're sharing the things we are most grateful for on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BSAtroop652B Whether you're involved in Scouting or not, we're certain that everyone has something special that is worth acknowledging in 2022.
Church Helpers at St. Basil
Members of Troop 652B, Troop 652G and Pack 652 recently assisted parish staff by swapping all church missals and song books at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church. The group worked quickly to help our chartering organization with the large task.
Deck the Farm!
Troop members recently helped 'deck the farm' at Stearns Homestead in Parma. Scouts, leaders and parents assisted homestead volunteers with removing fall decor and creating winter wonderland fun. Exterior areas and interior buildings at the nonprofit farm are now ready for the most festive time of the year!
Congratulations, Michael!
Congratulations, Michael P., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!
A Smashing Good Time at Fall Camporee
The boys’ troop recently took on the Bushmaster Challenge Camporee at Firelands Scout Reservation in Wakeman, OH. The campers, proud members of the Snack Patrol, had a blast doing an apple smash, duck races, tomahawk throwing, and different bushcraft skills. 
Check out some event photos and an apple smash video on our Facebook page.
Ready to Start Scouting?
It's join season for BSA! If you're ready to get involved and learn all that Scouting has to offer, we're here to welcome you. Our troop includes boys and girls ages 11-17. The boys meet on Wednesday evenings and the girls meet on Thursday evenings. Stop by for a visit or see more details about being a member of BSA and Troop 652.
Canoeing the Cuyahoga
Troop 652 scouts and their families spent an afternoon canoeing the Cuyahoga River. Over 30 people participated in the activity, which has become an annual favorite of our troop members. The group adventure included leisurely paddling, traveling through some exciting rapids, and a fun rope swing on the bank of the river.
Troop Members Sail USVI
Older troop scouts joined members of Venture Crew 652 for a high adventure trip to BSA's Sea Base St. Thomas in early August. The crew of 10 spent a week crewing a 50' sailboat, snorkeling coral reefs, swimming with sharks and sea turtles, and hiking ruins and trails on different islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They even enjoyed fresh seafood meals, caught right off the boat.
High Adventure at High Knoll Trail
Older scouts from our troop had a fantastic summer experience on the High Knoll Backpacking Trek in Hiwassee, VA. We joined BSA Troop 390 Fairlawn for the high adventure experience from June 26-July 2. Scouts and leaders backpacked through the Blue Ridge Mountains for five days and participated in horseback riding, mountainboarding, rock climbing, a paintball course, black powder shooting and other high adventure activities.