To preview the upcoming year of Troop events 'at a glance' <Click here>

5/11 - Happy Mom's Day!  You know you're a Scouter Mom when.....<Click here>
5/12 - Troop Meeting (Elections) / Summer Camp $25 Troop Fee Due

5/19 - Troop Meeting (Court of Honor) / Flower vouchers due <Click here> for Patrol assignments.  Families Welcome.

Did you know you can sync the Troop calendar with your Apple, Android, Outlook, iCal, Yahoo or Windows device?  <Click here> to learn how!

Wondering what summer has in store for scouts beyond Troop 635?  Take a look at the latest issue of DBC Fireside Chat Newsletter <Here>.  There's too much good stuff in this issue to summarize here but highlights include upcoming Scout Days (Dayton Dragons, Kings Island and Cincy Reds), lots of info on Summer Camp options (Friedlander, East Fork SP, Camp Michaels & Cub World) plus exciting announcements like the Trade Skills Education Center Groundbreaking Ceremony, the return of Camp U-Kno-U-Wanna and More!

Want to receive Fireside Chats directly?  Subscribe <here> plus keep an eye out for a website refresh coming from DBC in June which will include past issues!

The Dan Beard Council Fireside Chat is a monthly newsletter that keeps you updated on the latest events and announcements of the Dan Beard Council and the Boy Scouts of America. https://danbeard.org/fireside-chat/

NYLT will be offering two different summer sessions and a fall session in 2025.
Registration is now open. NYLT is encouraged for any scout wishing to serve as SPL/ASPL or Crew Leader.

For more information on NYLT and to register for a week this summer 2025, <Click Here>. Early bird discount deadline May 1st!

2025 COURSE OPTIONS:

Course 1 (Male/Female linked troops): June 8 - June 13 (Male troop FULL/Waitlist - Accepting participants for Female  troop)
Course 2 (Male only): June 15 - June 20
Course 3 Fall (Male/Female linked troops): October 10 (4:30 pm) - Oct 12 and October 17 - 19.

Early bird registration discount ends May 1st.  Max capacity for each course is expected to fill.

DBC Merit Badge Cluster Offerings.  Click the links below for more information and to register (space is limited):

• May 3rd - Radio Merit Badge https://mycouncil.danbeard.org/Event/15461
• May 3rd - Aviation Merit Badge https://mycouncil.danbeard.org/Event/15460
• May 10th (morning) - Reptile and Amphibian Study https://mycouncil.danbeard.org/Event/15463
  
• May 10th (afternoon) - Horsemanship and Animal Sciences https://mycouncil.danbeard.org/Event/15462

Interested in completing merit badges this summer but aren't able to attend overnight summer camp?  Check out DBC Skill Seeker Day Camp offerings!  For more information, pricing and registration visit, https://danbeard.org/attend-camp-friedlander-summer-camp/. 

Scouts Read Sacred Texts, an initiative from Scouting America’s National Religious Relationships Committee, is a worldwide invitation to Scouts to set aside time to read a sacred text from their religion. The event is held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, which in 2025 is scheduled for May 1. Scouts are encouraged to read their text on May 1 or anytime that week when convenient. More information can be found <here>.

Looking for service hours for rank advancement, school or just want to make a difference and help your fellow scouts!?  We have lots of opportunities available this spring.  Each project below provides a positive contribution to our community.  Many hands make for light work and more cheerful service. We'd love to see you there!

Aiden's Eagle Project - Trail Link & Picnic Area, Loveland Ohio.
May 5/3 and 5/10 <Click here for details>

Flying Pig Marathon - Drink Station Volunteers (Sign-up by 4/25 for a free shirt! Only 16 spots remain!)
May 4, 2025 <Click here> for information and to register.

DBC Camp Conservation Day - Cub World
May 10 <Click here for details>

Thanks to all for supporting scouts supporting our community!