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
