Scout Camp!

Today our Scout Troop and Varsity Team returned home from a week long trip to Camp Emerson in Idylwild CA. We had 9 boys in camp all week as well as 10 adults that stayed anywhere from 1 day to the entire week. The boys were really busy the entire time earning merit badges, but they still had time to relax or participate in all the various activities offered. One night all the boys went to the rifle range and did Black Powder rifle shooting. During the days some rowed boats at the lake, some did blacksmithing, others did art projects or spent time and the Indian village doing crafts and even an oceanography merit badge was earned and many more. Art projects included wood carving, sculpturing, basket making, leather working were some of the fun merit badges.

Some of our older boys participated in the E-Team (Extreme) high adventure program which among other events enjoyed rappelling and rock climbing. As for the food.... well, some complained and some didn't, which means the food met our expectations based on previous years. Judging on the amount of dirt on their faces (check out the video), and the fragrance that came home with them, I think they all had a great time. The total merit badges earned was 41 which allowed a few of the boys to advance in rank. Thanks again to all the adults that came to lend a helping hand throughout the week. Here are a few pictures from camp.

Bug Eating