Malvern Boy Scout Troop 155 celebrates action-packed summer of camps, awards and adventures

Malvern’s Boy Scout Troop 155 made its 13th trip to Haliburton Scout Reserve in Ontario, Canada’s largest Scout camp, from June 27 to July 6.

During the seven days at camp, Scouts rock climbed, rappelled, fished, studied the stars from the middle of the lake, sailed, shot .22 rifles, practiced archery, swam and spent much of their time canoeing. The troop also visited the Haliburton Woods Wolf Center to see a pack of wolves and climbed a fire tower overlooking the town of Dysart.

On July 4 the troop celebrated Independence Day by raising a large American flag at their campsite. Scouts also played a weeklong version of the TV show Survivor. On July 5, they left camp and traveled to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side before crossing back into the United States.

Later in the summer, from July 20 to 26, the troop attended Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, where they earned merit badges and enjoyed evening campfires. Two Scouts, Karsen Farmer and Anderson Myers, were tapped for the Order of the Arrow honor society.

The troop’s Summer Court was held Aug. 2 at the home of John Campbell. Good Turn patches were awarded by Robb Kenny to Greg Hold, Anderson Myers, Karsen Farmer, Luke Miday, Parker Babiczuk, Hudson Crater, Thomas Friedman, Levi Crawford, Josh Rhiel, John Campbell and Rob Kenny.

Haliburton awards and merit badges

– Outstanding Haliburton Camper was Luke Miday, presented by Leader John Campbell

– Crew Leader Recognition went to Greg Hole, who was presented a gift by John Campbell

– Merit badges earned at Haliburton included Hudson Crater with Canoeing and Chess; Kamdon Maddock with Chess, Fire Safety, Canoeing and Kayaking; Parker Babiczuk with Canoeing; Anderson Myers with Canoeing, Chess and Fire Safety; Levi Crawford with Fire Safety, Chess and Woodcarving; Karsen Farmer with Chess, Fire Safety, Canoeing and Woodcarving; Thomas Friedman with Canoeing, Chess and Fire Safety; and Luke Miday with Canoeing, Chess, Fire Safety and Kayaking

Seven Ranges awards and merit badges

– Summer Camp Recognition went to Jeff Crowl

– Patches were awarded to Karsen Farmer, Levi Crawford, Anderson Myers, Luke Miday and Hudson Crater

– Merit badges earned included Hudson Crater with Woodcarving and Basketry; Luke Miday with Sculpture, Environmental Science and Camping; Levi Crawford with Indian Lore and Orienteering; Anderson Myers with Fly Fishing, Fish and Wildlife Management and Orienteering; and Karsen Farmer with Camping, Orienteering, Fly Fishing and Fish and Wildlife Management

– The Complete Angler Award went to Karsen Farmer and Anderson Myers

– Outstanding Summer Camp Camper was Karsen Farmer

Rank awards

– Tenderfoot was earned by Hudson Crater

– First Class was earned by Anderson Myers and Luke Miday

– First Year First Class was earned by Luke Miday

Troop leadership for 2025-26

– Junior Assistant Scoutmaster is Greg Hole

– Senior Patrol Leader is Karsen Farmer

– Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is Levi Crawford

– Quartermaster is Anderson Myers

Malvern Troop 155, open to youth ages 10 to 17, meets each Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. upstairs at the Malvern Village Hall.

Planned future trips include Ohiopyle in 2026, a return to Haliburton Scout Reserve in 2027 and Philmont Scout Ranch in 2028.