Right: Loading up the trailer with gear that we will be bringing
This weekend, our troop went to Big Dalton Wilderness Area for Advancement Weekend. There, older boys in the troop helped newer scouts learn basic scouting skills. Among these included how to use knives and fire safely, and they also learned how to identify signs of wildlife while on hikes and around the campsite. Once the day was nearly over, we had a campfire, filled with funny skits and hilarious jokes. Overall, everyone had a great time this weekend. Left: Scouts ready to go the the campsite Right: Loading up the trailer with gear that we will be bringing Rushing to set up camp so we can all go to bed earlier Timbersharks patrol cooking breakfast for the troop Leadership core teaches younger scouts on different topics, including knots, first aid, and knife safety Mr. Mariucci teaches the scouts how to sharpen their knives while also reiterating on knife safety Benjamin teaches the scouts different methods to build and light a fire Scouts practice building and lighting fires The scouts prepare for the hike by checking their bags and finding the trail they will be taking During the hike, scouts spotted several signs of wildlife, including tracks and burrows. They also came across poison oak Mathew and Jack grilling chicken dinner for the troop At night, we had our campfire program, featuring skits from the patrols and songs led by the adults The next day, we had a Scouts' Own service Taking down camp, as it was time to head home
We are happy to welcome boys from Pack 438 into Troop 985!
This weekend, we held the bridging ceremony for the new boys, officially welcoming them to the troop. During the ceremony, each boy was given a new hat and neckerchief to match the uniform of the troop. We all hope that they have a great time in the Troop! Last weekend, our troop visited the USS Iowa. There, we received a tour of a few of the numerous rooms aboard the ship. Among some of those we visited were the war room, where strategic decisions would be made, the kitchen and mess, and the room President Franklin D. Roosevelt resided in while being transported to a conference between the United States, United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. We even got to see the bathtub that was installed to accommodate Roosevelt during his journey.
After the tour, we went back to the mess for dinner and got to sleep in the bunks used by the sailors throughout the many years that this ship has been in service. Visiting this historic battleship was an unforgettable experience that not only provided us with a glimpse into the lives of those who served aboard this ship but also allowed us to have fun while doing so. This weekend, our scouts took a trip to the channel islands for a backpacking trip. They had to take a ferry to the island, and there, the scouts hiked around the island. They saw shores and wildlife throughout their trip.
Recently, our troop visited Calico for a camping trip. There the boys did some hikes around abandoned mineshafts and caves in the area. They visited one of the historic towns nearby. Additionally, they launched model rockets for the Space Exploration merit badge. Overall, it was a fun experience!
This weekend, our troop has opened a fundraising pumpkin patch. Come check us out from 9AM to 7PM on weekends, and from 12PM to 7PM on weekdays. We have a great assortment of pumpkins fit for the season!
Today, we awarded the scouts who achieved milestones in their scouting adventures. In the past six months, these scouts earned rank advancements and completed merit badges. After we passed out rank advancements, one of our scoutmasters gave us an inspirational speech.
This weekend, our troop participated in our council's camporee. Its a camping trip where many troops from throughout the council gather together for a weekend of fun competitive scout games. Everybody put in their best efforts for the games and activates. At the end of the day, our troop won the the troop shovel, and everyone had a lot of fun!
Family camp is a camping trip where we get to bring our family, our own gear and food, and get to relax. It's not a trip about doing rank advancements or merit badges, but instead it's about hanging out with your friends and family while camping! Everybody had so much fun while fishing and cooking. We got to go on a hike, go fishing, and had a potluck. There was also a tree that was super fun to climb! We did have to leave a day early becuause of the approaching hurricane, but we had just enough time to have a lot of fun!
This weekend, we held our Advancement Weekend. This is a 2 day camp-out that focuses on ranking up the younger scouts and providing a teaching experience for the older scouts. Once we got to the sight, we set up our tents, had dinner, and went to bed. The next morning, we were up at 6:30 to have breakfast and begin our advancements. A little bit after lunch, we had a water fight and had a lot of fun! Everybody got to advance either their rank or their teaching skills and had a great time doing it!
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AuthorNathan Chen - Troop Historian Archives
February 2024
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