This winter, our Troop attended the 2026 Klondike Derby. The event included many challenges that required scouting skills to complete. Each patrol completed seven challenges, travelling the camp and earning points in the process. Our Troop had two patrols competing this year. Fire building For the first challenge, patrols had to build a sustainable fire.Continue reading “Klondike 2026”
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Cricket Holler Campout
For our December campout this year instead of doing a lock-in, as we have traditionally done in December, the PLC decided we wanted to do some winter camping so we would have the opportunity to earn some camping nights and get to camp in the snow. The plan for this campout was for the scoutsContinue reading “Cricket Holler Campout”
Restore and Explore Campout
This September, the PLC decided to go to Camp Birch to participate in the Restore and Explore campout that was occurring there. A small group of scouts went to Camp Birch on Friday night and quickly set up their tents at the Wyandot campsite with no problem. After enjoying Cracker Barrel they all went toContinue reading “Restore and Explore Campout”
Klondike 2024
This year, the Klondike Derby at Camp Birch was composed of an assortment of fun activities. Riflery: At the rifle range, which is located at the northern end of camp, we practiced our marksmanship against paper targets. First Aid: The first aid component of Klondike was composed of two parts: a stretcher course, and aContinue reading “Klondike 2024”
Mike’s Bike Park 2023
This year for our December event we did a lock-in at Mike’s bike park. At this event we rode around the park. We also watched many movies and played on old consoles. We did a white elephant gift exchange while we were having a good time at the park.
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