20-Mile Hike 2020

20-Mile Hike 2020

Sunday, January 26th was a great day for a walk in the park. We had a number of Scouts and Adults Hike the 20.5 miles for the first time as well as some veterans that have made the hike 2 to 4 times in the past.  For several Scouts this is their first step in working...
Troop 97 welcomes new scouts at crossover

Troop 97 welcomes new scouts at crossover

Troop 97 scouts attended the Pack 95 crossover on Sunday, March 11 at Shades Valley Lutheran Church. The troop welcomed five boys who each earned their Arrow of Light rank in February. This is just the first group that are joining the troop. Scouts will be attending...
20-Mile Hike 2017

20-Mile Hike 2017

Despite the rain, we decided to stick with our plans to hike the 20 miles at Oak Mountain on January 22, 2017, and 44 Scouts and Adults showed up to meet the challenge.  The morning was perfect hiking weather, then around 1:00 PM just two miles from the 2:00 rest stop...
Open House January 2017

Open House January 2017

Webelos from Pack 386 came to visit and introduced themselves to the troop. They told everyone their favorite ice cream flavors and what school they are attending. The troop assigned them to our patrols and they participated in some fun games which were the Ring Game,...
Christmas Party 2016

Christmas Party 2016

Troop 97 held it’s Christmas party on the night of December 14, 2016. Each troop patrol had to research other scouting organizations outside of the United States and provide a display of that country. The winners are as follows: Flaming Arrow came in First Place...