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The fun continues, although I think that everyone will be happy to be home soon.  It will be a quiet ride on the bus home (we hope).

• Wilderness Survival:  The guys who took the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge fulfilled the requirement to survive a night alone in the wilderness with minimal provisions – no sleeping bag, no tent!  They built their shelters with what they could scavenge from the woods.  The best news of all is that they all came back early this morning, although they are looking a bit bleary-eyed.   Although, it’s definitely a possibility that it could be just the bleary-eyed adult perspective.

• Rescue on Lake Coeur d’Alene:  The pair of Nathan Lee and Casey Rae decided to take the old-fashioned approach to waterskiing – by paddling the motor boat that ran out of gas. Their dads were along for the adventure, and tried to call every adult in camp – but we didn’t answer, lol.  They waved to Mr. Lum, but he didn’t hear them yelling that the boat was dead.  Mrs. Klabo to the rescue – she notified Bubbles, one of the waterfront staff members.   After they rowed 90% of the way back to camp, the lifeguards came out to tow them the rest of the way.  All’s well that ends well – they weren’t even late for dinner!

• Scoutmaster Dinner:  The adult leaders were treated to a wonderful BBQ Rib dinner with Baked Potato and Corn-on-the-cob.  To top it all off, we were serenaded by one of the staff members who is amazingly talented on the violin!  It was a nice touch.

• Flaming marshmallows on a stick:  We got a chance to get all of the guys together in one of our campsites for a relaxed evening of s’mores and male bonding.  We sugared them up before they fell, exhausted, into their beds.  In fact, there was more than one scout who fell asleep on the bench!  ;-)

• Fishing derby: A few of the guys participated in the Fishing Derby.  Good time was had by all.  Sports fishermen – Coleman Holdridge, Nolan Morgan and Danny Wang have all either caught lots of fish, or, in Danny’s case, a 10” Bass!

• Art Show:  Everyone who took the Art and Sculpture Merit Badges displayed their work at the Art Show.  There was a secret ballot vote for Best-in-Show, but we’ve not yet learned the results.  Ask your scout!

• Underwater Basketweaving:  Remember from the old days when we used to joke about it?  Well, at Camp Easton, they really teach it!  The last day of Basketry was held at the waterfront, and scouts (and one of our adult leaders) completed their last basket underwater, snorkel and all.

• SCUBA:  Two of our scouts have participated in one of the newest Merit Badges.  Elliot Macpherson and AJ Calder have had a great time, spending hours underwater.

This is our last blog entry for this year, so here’s what is upcoming:

• Banana relay  We anticipate there are going to be amazingly funny stories from this – we heard it includes the adult leaders having to eat the bananas and a Scoutmaster Belly flop contest.
• Closing campfire:  Since we are in the last session at Camp Easton, it’s their FINAL campfire.  Miscellaneous awards will be distributed – ask your Scout for details!
• Bus ride home:  you’ll get a call from your scout as we get closer to home.  We are anticipating arriving at JHS around 5 or 6 pm tomorrow.

Be sure to attend our next Court of Honor where all of your Scouts will receive their Merit Badges and other awards.

Signing off,

Your Troop 570 Camp Easton Blogging team

Wednesday was busy!

 

• Indian lore sleepover:  Twelve scouts went to the Scoutcraft area to sleep under the stars or in the TeePee.  They came back with painted faces (obviously proud of the paint because they refuse to wash it off!)  They had played an Indian Sign Language game, along with other fun activities.
• Astronomy observation:  The clear skies here gave our scouts a great opportunity to look at the stars late at night.
• Order of the Arrow Recognition Day:  All OA members were encouraged to wear their sashes all day.  They presented a ceremony and explained the different levels of membership.
• Friendship:  We were invited to a Friendship Campfire by another Troop.  Plenty of skits, songs and laughter, and a birthday celebration.
• Celebrations:  Birthday Boy, Casey Rae, was sufficiently embarrassed honored at our Friendship Campfire. Scoutmaster Rae took off his Scoutmaster hat and celebrated with his son.  The Screaming Trees patrol assisted.
• Fishing:  WOW!  An amazing number of fish have been caught.
• Scoutmaster shoot:  Only egos were damaged (or fed).  No actual Scoutmasters were harmed at the event.  Appropriate prizes were awarded.  Ask Mr. Rae about Killer Flipper.  ;-)
• Sailing:  Several of our guys have gotten essentially private sailing lessons as they worked on their Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge.
• Trading Post:  The Trading Post has been doing a brisk business in Mountain Dew and other treats.  In fact, the Trading Post is nearly empty!  It’s the last week of camp, so there have been some price drops on some popular items (but NOT Mountain Dew.)
• Service:  “Have drill, will travel”, says Mr. Rae as he cheerfully repaired the KYBO sign in their Clearwater campsite.
• Friendship 2:  Male bonding is the order of the day – 5 of the older boys crowded into one tent to sleep Wednesday night. We don’t know how they all managed to fit in the tent!

Your increasingly tired Troop 570 adult crew…(but enjoying it!)

We are loading up pictures on the http://www.troop570.org/ website to give you and idea of what is going on here and what the camp looks like.  Check them out at this link:

https://app.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewPhotoAlbum.asp?PhotoAlbumKey=7476&orgkey=213 

New pictures added each day as we have time!  Enjoy!

Wow, the days are packed here at Camp Easton!  It’s amazing what fun can be had in just 24 hours.

 

• First Class scouts and above had the opportunity to participate in an optional outpost overnight outing to Mica Bay.  Twenty two Scouts and three brave adults hopped in kayaks and the camp’s massive War Canoes.  Gourmet food (canned stew) was consumed at alarming rate after the 5 mile paddle.  They returned early this morning (4 a.m. wakeup for 5 a.m. departure came VERY early) to see the impressive job the younger scouts did at the camp-wide flag ceremony.  In fact, they returned early enough to participate in the Polar Bear Swim, if they so desired.
• The remaining scouts and six brave adults stayed at Camp Easton to participate in the camp-wide Instructional night with additional work in CPR, Archery, Rifle and Shotgun, as well as earning their Fireman’s Chit and Totin’ Chit.  Then the group went back to the campsite to have a great campfire with lots of singing and laughter, as well as practice for the flag ceremony, thought of the day and daily prayer.  They represented T570 very well.

Your Camp Easton Adult Crew

Greetings from Camp Easton!

 

Troop 570 has been very busy.  You probably guessed that since we haven’t actually posted until now!

Here are a few highlights – although this entry will be a bit longer than normal, since we have a couple days of catching up to do and have had some technical difficulties!

 

• Bus ride:  uneventful, air conditioned comfort with movies
• Waterskiing/wakeboarding:  older scouts excited to try this out
• Fishing:  fish are actually being caught!!!!
• Food: it’s gourmet and lots of it ;-)
• Camp-wide flag ceremony: as usual, Troop 570 made us all proud
• Polar bear swim:  more than a dozen scouts and adults looking to become Polar Bears by jumping in the lake at 6:15 every morning!
• Camp-wide Patrol Games:  ask your son about the Shoe game
• Chainsaw art:  The Shotgun Instructor is making benches and picnic tables as we watch!
• Weather:  NO RAIN, and not as hot as it could be
• Waterfront:  water temperature is warm-ish (better than Parsons), sailors, swimmer
• Opening Campfire:  Camp Easton Staff put on a very entertaining program Monday night
• Native American Camp Ceremony: First-time Easton attendees had the opportunity to participate in a torchlight ceremony.  Ask your scout for details.

Signing off for now,

Your Troop 570 Blogging Crew