Wizard Safari Camporee
The troop had a great time at the Wizard Safari Camporee , which is meant to provide a Jamboree-style experience on a smaller scale. When we arrived Friday evening, we first unloaded all of our gear and waited for a hayride (courtesy of local farmers) to the campground. There were about 1500 Scouts there, from at least 100 different units. After setting up camp, we enjoyed some time at the campfire of our lovely neighboring troop. On Saturday, the Scouts erected their gateway during breakfast preparations. Once breakfast cleanup was complete, the Scouts disappeared for the day into the many fun activities offered. A major highlight was the wood-turning station, where four of our youth made pens. Our Scouts also enjoyed the climbing tower, cooking dough over a fire, and participating in the world record carabiner chain attempt. In addition to watching the Scouts have fun and chatting with other leaders, the adults particularly appreciated the museum of Scouting memorabilia. In the even...