Boy Scouts of America is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary! This was a banner that all of the scouts made on the first day of camp.
This was Chase's third year attending Cub Scout Day Camp. But, this year was different because this year he got to wear a t-shirt with this on it:
Since Chase "bridged over" to Boy Scouts in May, he decided he wanted to volunteer as a Den Chief this year at Cub Scout Day Camp to earn some service points for Boy Scouts and for Jr. Beta Club.
Kelly's son Dalton also worked as a Den Chief this year. Here is a picture of Chase and Dalton. Part of the week they helped with the Bear Den and part of the week they had to work with a Webelos Den. This picture was taken at the end of the day during their closing Flag Ceremony.
Chase had a good time as a "staff member" and the adult leader he was assigned to said he did everything that was asked of him and she appreciated his help. This week was a great way to teach him what it means to be a good servant to others. He worked from 7:30am until 3:00pm daily exept for one day when camp closed early due to weather and one day when I had to pick him up early for a doctor's appointment. Needless to say, he was one tired scout each day!
He was proud of the signatures from fellow scouts and cubscouts on his shirt. This has become a tradition at camp each year.
This is a group picture of Chase and Cody with one of the dens they helped this week. Chase is the second one from the left on the back row.
Now, he has one week to relax before heading off to Boy Scout Camp next week. We will be dropping him off in Lebanon, TN next Sunday evening (June 20th) at Boxwell Reservation. He will spend a whole week working on requirements for various merit badges and scouting badge requirements. He will also get to take part in some fun activities, too, such as swimming, hiking, biking, dodge ball, crafts, games, campfire activities, etc. He is so excited about it. I will be nervous while he is gone. But, I am also happy for him and I know it will be a good experience for him. The parents will be invited to the Campfire on the last night of camp and hopefully I can get some good pictures, then.
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I remember those hot and tiring days at Day Camp. Caleb and I attended two years (two years ago). Not only did Caleb learn a lot, but I did too. I think I enjoyed it more than he did. :)I wish Chase all the best as he begins to earn his Boy Scout badges.
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