June Camp-out
When the
June camp-out was being planned by the Scouts, they wanted a relaxing
camp-out without any planned activities. Well, there were still plenty
of activities as the troop camped at Moraine View State Park near LeRoy,
IL. The scouts had time to swim, play baseball, frisbee and dodge the
rain. The last one is not recognized as a professional sport, but
it is an essential part of being outdoors! The scouts learned how to cook in the
rain, including setting up a rain shelter to use Dutch ovens.
Our
Philmont trekkers joined us for the trip and we had a chance to watch
them tear down their campsite in the early morning and go hiking with
their possessions on their back. They did join the troop for dinner and
showed the scouts how to cook delicious dehydrated food on light weight
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June Court of Honor
The June
Court of Honor marks the end of another season of Troop 32 Boy Scout
activity as school ends and the boys prepare for summer. At the Court
of Honor, we had a number of rank advancements and boys earning merit
badges. A number of boys were in great shape as they had just completed
Personal Fitness merit badge requirements. As always, the highlight of
the night (after the great food) was the Scouts telling tales of
camp-outs. Somehow, the telling of the stories is as much fun as the
camp-out itself. |
Memorial Day Parade
Troop
32 participated in the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade. We have a
good turn-out of scouts to honor the day. A number of other scouts
participated as part of their marching bands. As luck (and good
planning) would have it, Troop 32 finished the parade before the skies
opened up and the rains began.
Aviation Camp Out
Troop 32 visited the EAA museum...
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