Scout's Blog
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.
Summer Camp #2 at Camp Manatoc
And… we just wrapped up our troop's SECOND WEEK of summer camp, this time at Camp Manatoc. Scouts enjoyed a week of rank advancements, camp activities and merit badges. Our troop has a long history of attending this annual summer camp in Peninsula.
Congratulations, Matthew!
Congratulations, Matthew D., on passing your Eagle Board of Review and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!
Summer Camp #1 at Seven Ranges SR
The FIRST WEEK of troop summer camp is in the books! In early June, scouts and leaders enjoyed a very hot week of activities and learning at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation in Kensington, Ohio. Scouts spent a week building a campsite gateway, canoeing, fishing, swimming, radio, rifle shooting, leatherworking, woodcarving and having many raucous games of Uno. They also participated in 7Ranges one-of-a-kind Pipestone program as first-year attendees. The unit had a blast and were glad to have chosen a different camp to attend.
Lending a Hand at Parish Picnic
A Scout is Helpful! 652B, 652G, Pack 652 and Crew 652 were happy to lend a hand or two at St. Basil's annual Parish Picnic on June 12. Scouts helped out by removing trash, running the games, and assisting parishioners during the event.
Welcome, New Scouts!
652B recently welcomed new scouts to the troop, and the boys joined seasoned troop members for their first troop campout in May. Camping with your buddies, while having fun and learning in the outdoors, is a great experience! See more photos on our Facebook page.
Scouts Trash the Trash Day
The first weekend of May, scouts and parents from 652B and 652G picked up litter, cut overgrown vegetation and cleared pathways on the Morgana Run Bike Trail in Slavic Village as part of Lake Erie Council’s Trash the Trash service event. We were glad to provide service to the community.
Medical Kits for Ukraine
Thank you to all the families and scouts who joined us to pack medical kits for Ukraine! Over 50 kits with basic medical supplies were created and dropped off at Lake Erie Council to be shipped overseas. We also want to thank Venture Crew 652 for helping our troop members with this service project.