Troop 27 Photo Gallery
2007 to 2015
Seven More Eagle Scouts
Troop 27 of Fox Island awarded the rank of Eagle to seven
of its members on March 14, 2015.
From Left: Thomas Ichiyama, Mitchell Baltmiskis, Ian Collins, Mason
Yonkers,
Matthew Wild, Jarrett Siler and Daniel Crone. These seven
scouts were the last of the first 20 Eagles in Troop 27's seven year
history!
Celebrating our 5th Year!
Members of Troop 27 are joined by Crew 27 at the 5 year anniversary
of the Troop.
Snow Tubing at Snoqualmie
Members of Crew 27, Troop 27 and Pack 27 at
Snoqualmie Pass
Klondike Derby 2013
First Six Eagle Scouts!
Dallas Thornton, Jesse Long, Max Reetz, Grant Toepfer, Jensen Bond and Alex Ohlson received their Eagle Awards on April 9, 2011, approximately three years after joining Troop 27.
USS Turner Joy Sleepover
Troop 27's Dragons & Wolverines spent the night on the USS Turner Joy Navy Destroyer.
Kopachuck Campout
Crew 27's first camping trip was to Kopachuck State
Park,
It rained all weekend!
Three Year Anniversary
Members of Troop 27 and Crew 27 celebrate our third year of
Scouting on December 13, 2010!
Camp Ramblewood, November 2010
Zombie Invasion Camporee 2010
Scouts bait the underwater traps at the
Zombie Invasion Camporee
Troops await the 'Invasion' of the Zombies at Sunset Bowl
Mt. Belejica
Webelos Crossover 2010
New Webelos Recruits Join the Troop
Welcoming New Scouts into the Troop
OMSI Sub-In Overnight 2010
Members of Troop 27 prepare to board the USS Blueback,
& sleep in the crew's quarters.
In the control room of the USS Blueback
Snow Caves Overnight on Mt. Rainier
Troop 27 Camping Out in the Snow at Mt. Rainier
Cougar Patrol Sleeping in Snow Caves on Mt. Rainier
Viking Patrol Digging in Snow Caves on Mt. Rainier
Snow Camp at Barn Flat, Paradise, Mt. Rainier
Full moon over Mt. Rainier and our snow cave, 10:30 PM, Feb 27, 2010
Amazing Race Hahobas
The Amazing Race included many interesting skills,
such as the 'Passing the LifeSaver' challenge
One of the events included setting up a tent and
cooking & eating some Top Ramen, without utensils...
The Dragon Patrol worked on setting up their tent.
Some damp Cougar Patrol members, on the trail
Pinnacle Peak Campout/Hike
Pinnacle Peak Hike
Traversing the boulder field on Pinnacle Peak
Those who made it to the top, signed the rock.
WashJam 2009
Over 6000 Scouts attended WashJam, at Fort Lewis, WA, making it the largest Scout event in Washington State history.
Arena Show - "In the Footsteps of the Founder" at
WashJam 2009
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Camp Hahobas 2009
12 boys attended Camp Hahobas 2009, the hottest week on record
We didn't win the Great White Newt Regatta this year, but the raft
didn't sink!
Pioneering practice, Signal Tower construction
Ape Caves Campout
Ape Caves
Exploring the Ape Caves
Belfair State Park Bike Ride
Cooking burgers over the open fire.
10 Mile Bike Hike along Hood Canal
Save Kopachuck Park Rally
Scouts working on their Citizenship
in the Community merit badge met with
State Senator Derek Kilmer to discuss ways they can help keep the
park open.
Pierce County Councilman Terry Lee discusses various options for
saving the park with the Scouts.
Mt. Rainier Snowshoe Hike
Troop members at Mt. Rainier, after our snowshoe
hike.
Making snow cubes
Relaxing during the hike
Klondike Derby 2009
Building our sled for the Klondike Derby
Troop 27 with the Mountain Men of Camp Delezenne
Klondike Derby Sled Racing Team
Racing in the 2009 Klondike Derby
Submarine "Camp-in" at OMSI
Camping 'in' at the OMSI Submarine USS Blueback Dec. 2008
Survivor Camporee - Camp Hahobas
Lighting the 'Tribal Flame' at Bear Bowl
Tribe 'Fellowship of the Flame' at the Tribal Council
First Tribal Council of the weekend
White River Glacier Hike
Hiking in the White River Glacier basin
Backpacking at Lake Christine
At the summit of 5,475-foot Mount Beljica, near Lake Christine
Cooking dehydrated meals for dinner
Summit of 5,475-foot Mount Beljica near Lake Christine
Looking South from summit of Mount Beljica
Camp Hahobas 2008
Scouts attended the 75th Anniversary of Camp Hahobas this summer.
Scouts looking for adventure at
Camp Hahobas this summer.
The COPE course included a cool zipline.
Assembling for flag ceremony
Learning to transport the injured during First Aid class.
Swimming at Lake Robbins.
Sailing in the Great White Newt Regatta.
Campfire skits at the Bear Bowl.
Campfire memories.
Camp Ramblewood
Members of the Cougar Patrol,
Viking Patrol, and
Cobra Patrol during the closing
flag ceremony at the Troop 27 winter campout at Camp Ramblewood
Knot tying practice at Camp Ramblewood
Viking Patrol cooking breakfast at Camp Ramblewood
Dinner time at Camp Ramblewood
Fence Building Service Project
Cobra Patrol at the
Fence Building Service Project
Fence Building Service Project
Cougar Patrol works at the Fence Building Service Project
Point Defiance Hike
Map & Compass Hike at Point Defiance
First Campout:
Klondike Derby 2008 at Camp Delezenne
Members of Troop 27 ready to hit the trail at the
Klondike Derby
The Cobra Patrol and
The Cougar Patrol
Troop camp at the Klondike Derby
Cougar Patrol competing in the Creek Crossing via Rope & Pulley
Cooking breakfast outdoors
Cobra Patrol's Pioneering project - Suspended Flagpole
Block & Tackle Log Pull
On the trail at the Klondike Derby
Stump Crossing Game
Climbing Wall Adventure at Edgeworks in Tacoma
Alex on the climbing wall
Haydon on the climbing wall
Getting tricky!
Snow Play Day at Snoqualmie Pass
Melting snow for hot cocoa on Snoqualmie Pass
Hanging out at an early Troop meeting, January 2008
Mountain Biking at Banner Forest
Mountain Biking at Banner Forest
Getting some air at Banner Forest
Hittin' the Jumps
Camp Thunderbird, learning axe safety
Robbins Lake at Camp Hahobas
Cracker barrel time at Camp Thunderbird
First Troop Meeting 2007
Troop 27's first official meeting was held on December 11, 2007. Charter members in attendance were (left to right): Nicholas Prindiville, Max Reetz, Haydon Tieman, Grant Toepfer, Alex Ohlson, Colt Martinson, Dylan Payne and Troop 27 Founder & Scoutmaster John Ohlson. We tried our hand at 'high altitude' cooking, and formed our two patrols (Cobras & Cougars), and discussed Summer Camp & our upcoming adventure calendar.
High-altitude cooking demo
First Organized Event
Swimming party at Bainbridge Aquatic Center
Setting up tents at Camp Thunderbird