11-yr Old Campout (Sept 14-15)

Another enjoyable night in American Fork canyon, next to a creek. We were fortunate to have guests, Machiel, David, and Sam with us.

For several of the scouts, this means they have achieved 3 nights of camping for First Class (requirement 3).

After an almost full-night’s rest, we drove up the canyon to explore other good places to camp and to find a good tree on which to hang our traditional Pinada. In the pics you can see how anxious the boys are for when the candy falls.

Scout Camp (June 29-30, 2012)

What an amazing experience for the boys ! Thank you primary presidency for making this possible! Here are some of the highlights.

The Secret Angry Chickens –their unit flag and name.

What the boys learned

First Aid (bite, serious burns, heat exhaustion, …the list goes on)

Knots and lashings

The details surrounding our national anthem

                  

Mother gets to teach son

Other pictures

Porter and Connor enjoying a bowl of chicken soup.

Troop 660 Campout (May 4-5, 2012)

Troop 660 went camping on May 4-5. We camped at American Fork Canyon. Thank you parents for letting your children experience the adventure of scouts!

The troop gang!

Thank you Brady Mitchell for coming with us and adding your experience with camping!

What was accomplished for advancement?

• Principle of leaving no trace.(2nd Class)
• Meal preparation and cleanup (Tenderfoot)
• Plan and cook 1 meal (use food guide pyramid) (2nd class)
• Use the tools listed in requirement 3c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire. (2nd Class)
• Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch. (Tenderfoot)

Here are some photos and some brief commentary.

Scott and Connor caught fish!

We celebrated Cinco De Mayo!

The Unicorn’s head became a trophy.

The Unicorn’s hoofs were used for "capture the Unicorn’s hoofs”…akin to Capture the Flag.

Thank you scouts for planning and cooking breakfast!

Seasoned camper & father (Brady) and son (Joe)