Month: June 2014

Metroparks Community ServiceMetroparks Community Service

Today was a wonderful day of fishing for the families of scouts William Davis, Evan Wagner, Walter Sterling, Jacob Carleton and Evan Shannon. The weather was beautiful at Munroe Falls Lake and as we arrived we were greeted by the sight of wild turkeys, including a tom in full display!

Camp Star ProfileCamp Star Profile

Congratulations to Walter for earning First Place in the Scout Archery Shoot this year. He also swam a mile, earning a Mile Swim Patch.

Day 4 UpdateDay 4 Update

Well, I want to say congratulations to all the parents who left weepy scouts yesterday. Regardless of what they tell you on Saturday, they all are having a great time and no one is complaining. Today, the scouts participated in Shooting completions, troop swim, 5 mile hike, wilderness survival overnighter,

Day 2 UpdateDay 2 Update

Today was a fantastic day for the scouts. The Troop won the retreat banner. This is given to the troop who marches the best. The troop’s are judged on straightest lines, being in step, dressed appropriately. The reward for winning is saying Grace at each meal, raising and lowering the

Monday Wrap UpMonday Wrap Up

Merit Badges started today. The scouts quickly scattered to the wind after breakfast. For those who didn’t have a full merit badge schedule, they lounged around camp until they realized, from not so subtle hints from the leaders, that they are expected to do chores around camp. Then they scattered

Morning at CampMorning at Camp

At the pre-crack of dawn (5:30), most of the troop woke to the sound of gentle rain fall on our tents. It only lasted a couple of minutes but was enough to soak any left out chairs or clothes. Walter, taking spectacular leadership, got the troop up. Unfortunately, it was

Summer Camp BeginsSummer Camp Begins

Wow, did we luck out with the beautiful start to a fantastic Camp Week. Check-In wasn’t without some snags but due to all the prep these past two weeks, it was very slight compared to years past. We got through the swim tests pretty quickly and were able to go

Fishing for Community ServiceFishing for Community Service

Sign up now for a rare opportunity to fish at Munroe Falls swim lake. This is a unique community service project open only to members of Troop 155! Bring your poles, fishing gear, bait and a bucket to hold the fish. Only BARBLESS hooks will be allowed (if you can’t