Tag: Boy Scouts
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Boys are off to camp
Both boys, busy with the Scouts, are headed to camp this weekend, giving me a rare “free” weekend with the wife. Not sure what we will be doing yet, its such an unusual occurrence. Most likely will just enjoy the quiet, though we are already making plans for after they return – considering trying to…
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Boy Scouts – Flag Ceremony
Had the opportunity for the boys to both participate in a flag pole dedication for our local church sponsor. A family had donated the installation of the flag poles, as a memorial, and the church asked for the Boy Scouts to help with the ceremony. Fairly straightforward, this is something the Boy Scouts do on…
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Cub Scouts – Arrow of Light
Over this last weekend, we bid farewell to our long-time Cub Scout den, as each of the boys crossed over to the Boy Scouts (now the Scouts of America). We have led this den with these boys for over 4 years, and had a great number of activities with each. Over the years, they have…
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Cub Scout Space Derby
Enjoying our final Cub Scout event with the annual Space Derby. The boys all craft, carve, and sand a small wooden “rocket”, which is then propelled by a rubber-band propeller. Lots of fun seeing all the designs, and just how fast many of them can end up going. After this, we have a single remaining…
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Webelos Ree
Heading out this weekend for some camping with my kids. The youngest finishing up his last requirements as a Cub Scouts, before graduating to the Boy Scouts, and my oldest as a Boy Scout Den Chief, assisting the cubs. Will have a large group of cub and boy scouts with us, as we brave the…