Sunday, July 15, 2012

Boy Scout Camp Chawanakee

Matthew says:  Camp Chawanakee was way better than Camp Kern from what I heard.  They had mountain boarding which was one of my favorites.  Also horseback riding which was THE favorite.  I had my first Chaco Taco and I loved it.  I got 9 merit badges.  Three which were required.  I got First Aid, Citizenship in the World, Horsemanship, Astronomy, Environmental Science,  Art, Leatherwork, Wood Carving and Indian Lure.  I beat Ethan, who got 8 his first year.  This year I was able to go with Uncle Stuart's troop.  My dad was a good help with all my merit badges and brought me lots of stuff to help.  He also was willing to take me were ever I needed to go.  And he got me a souvenier, Camp Chawanakee Lanyard.  I want to go again next year. 
 
Steve says:  Due to a scheduling conflict, we couldn't make it to camp Kern with our own troop, but based on the last 2 summers, that was OK with me.  Fortunately, my brother Stuart's troop was headed to Chawanakee at a good time and they hosted Matt and I for the week. Matt did great and earned 9 merit badges;  I tried mountain boarding for the first time and didn't kill myself;  and we had  a great time with Stuart and his troop.
 
 



 



Uncle Stuart, Dad & Matthew



 
sign of a great week at scout camp


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