Hello! It is I, Anderson, your friendly neighborhood Outing Leader for the March Outing – Scout Olympics with the download on what went down during our marvelous March Outing!
Scouts from Troop 455 and Webelos from Pack 17 came together last weekend at Bert Adams for Olympic Games training and refreshing everyone in Scout Skills and outdoor fun. The very questionable weather forecast gave way to perfect temperatures and rain-free skies with a heavy dose of pollen. Special features for the outing included not one but TWO Campfire Programs – Friday’s was a Zach attack with special guest Mr. Strange on guitar! (Beware of Beaver Sharks!!!!) and Saturday’s program was emceed by Sawyer. Both nights included fire, skits and songs, Webelos, and were topped off with Manhunt!
Saturday’s games had something for everyone starting off with the creation of 3 outing-only patrols complete with flags and yells. There were rescue carries, poisonous plant identification, outdoor ethics ball toss games, and the now famous rescue of the water bottle from the tree! Games wrapped up with an orienteering challenge where everyone won a special token from the outing!
A surprise tent inspection refreshed basic camping skills. Several scouts completed merit badge requirements and rank advancements and our newest scout, Ishaan earned his Totin’ Chit and Fireman Chit. All the Webelos earned parts of their Arrow of Light Award and we are hopeful they will soon choose to cross over into Troop 455.
The outing closed on Sunday with a brief Scout’s Own Service and ended on a high note with a celebration of Sawyer’s birthday! Thank you to all the scouts and adults, especially Mr. Anthony, the adult leader for this outing who helped make this outing happen. Everyone did an awesome job. If you are missing any items from the outing please check with Mr. Anthony for Lost and Found.