This past weekend we attended the Odawa Area camp. What a great time it was. The weather, although a bit "rainy" was actually pretty good. The nights were cool which helps with the sleeping part.
The cub program was well done. The youth participated in various activities (map reading, morse code, semaphore, first aid, etc...). We had the traditional camp fires with its songs, skits and cheers. During free time the kids made good use of their water guns.
The Saturday night fire was unfortunately cut short because of the rain. However, as a surprise, a system was setup for all to view the Senators' game. Go Sens Go. I think that was the highlight of the weekend. Thanks to Scouter Jeff for bringing his dish and receiver and thanks to all that helped him set the system up.
To continue with the thank-yous our camp would not be possible if it were not for alot of hard work. Thanks to scouter Bill (Akela) and scouter Christine (Rakshaw). They are the ones that bring the food and the gear to all the camps. This is extremely hard work as they have go shopping for food, prepare the gear, pack it and then worst of all unload it all when they get back. I'm usually exhausted when I get back and reluctantly put my small amount of gear away, I can't imagine having to unload my gear, plus a truck and trailer full of stuff, hang up tents that are wet, etc, etc...
Thanks to scouter Jeff, scouter Marc (Bagherra), scouter Gerry (Kaa) and Scouter Luc for their hard work. (cooking, food, etc,etc...)
Thanks to parents Rob and Carol for their hard work in the kitchen (cooking AND cleaning).
Thanks to the scouts that helped us out with the many chores.
Thanks to Scouter John and the rest of the camp committee for all their hard work. It must be insane to plan and organize such an event.
I'm sure I'm forgetting somebody's name ... so here's a blanket thank you to cover anyone I missed : THANK YOU !!
Anyways, it was alot of fun and we get to do it all over this weekend at Apple Hill. :o)
NOTE to PARENTS:
There is a beaver "swim-up" event at the school this Wednesday at 7pm.
YIS
ShereKhan
