Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Scouts, Camping & Rafting

June brings us lots of activities and celebrations, including scouts achievements and fun outdoor opportunities.
Ethan crossed over from being a Bear Cubscout to Webelos, which is the stage that bridges between cub scouts and boys scouts.
Last weekend we participated in a scout outing, to which the Boys Scouts invited the new Webelos and their families to be part of. One of Ethan's requirements now is to learn to set up his own tent.
These two guys worked diligently and were able to accomplish the task without adult interference.
Fire handling and safety is also part of the deal.
Nolan and his scouts mates from their newly formed patrol had many opportunities to work on requirements as well. Cooking your own meal and plan and cook for your patrol are skills that were tacked on this camping trip.
Christian was able to help new scouts earn their "Totem Chip", which is required for them to be able to handle knifes in any scout activity.
Webelos listening to the "Fire safety talk."
Many people tried to draw wit the "magic stick," but only a few succeeded. Let's just say you had to pay close attention to everything that was said, and being polite didn't hurt either!
Another day, another adventure.
This time the boys tackled the river rapids.
Rapids named Snowblind, Rock n' roll, Drunkards Drop & Devil's Eyeball did not scare this group of veterans . . .
. . . or intimidated the novices either.
Not a bad way to celebrate Father's Day!

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