OUR MISSION: To provide an opportunity for Scouts to learn how to LEAD. We do this in a safe, enriching environment, promoting fun and adventure. We encourage personal development of character and integrity in our Scouts.
TROOP PROFILE: Boy Scout Troop 352 is excited that you are viewing this webpage. We are a hands-on, active troop that fosters the patrol method originally developed by Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts. Through the patrol method, the boys run their own program, plan and execute their meetings and outings, and learn by their successes and failures. The troop draws most of its members from the south side of Glen Ellyn, the South East side of Wheaton, and South West side of Lombard. Scouts who join typically feed into Glencrest Middle School and Glenbard South High School.
OUR SPONSOR: The St. Thomas United Methodist Church is our chartered organization representative group.
OUR GOAL: Troop 352 strives is to make learning of scout skills fun and exciting. We use advancement as stepping stones in the development of responsibility, character, citzenship and leadership skills as well as physical fitness.
WE MEET: We meet Tuesday nights 7:15 PM - 8:30pm in the basement of St. Thomas United Methodist Church (Rt 53, 2 blocks north of Butterfield Road)
WHO CAN JOIN: Anyone interested in Scouting is welcome. Scouting is available to any young man who has not turned 18 yrs old. Prior membership/advancement in a Cub Scout program is NOT a requirement to join our Scout Troop. Click on a calendar day to see our upcoming events, activities and meeting details.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Warren Gillenwater, Committee Chair 630-858-4145, wtgillen@aol.com
NEW PARENTS/Interested WEBELO families: Our website is private and requires a unique login/password. Please request a unique login/password for your Scout(s) and yourselves. Fill out the electronic application completely to speed up your authorization process.
Also, please check out our T352 FAQ documents listed as a main MENU item.
