JAN, 2009
With the graduation of the Scouts to First Class and all of them reaching age 12 this last year, they have all moved on to the 12-year-old Scout program. With no more 11-year-old Scouts coming into the program for a while, and in order to stay active with this exemplary group of boys, I have been moved into the 12-year-old Scout program as well. I will be serving as Scoutmaster alongside Ike Ellis, who already has a great program in place. Together, we will continue to serve the Boy Scouts of America by forming fine boys into fine young men.
Thanks for coming along with our adventures, and please join us as we continue as Red Riders at http://redriders.blogspot.com/ .
"It is easier to build a boy, than to repair a man."
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Snow Camp on Mingus
JAN 10, 2009
In preparation for the Klondike in February, the Scouts hiked into the snow on Mingus Mountain to make camp. The snow was 2 feet deep in some places, and at night the temperature was a nice balmy 17 degrees! Every boy learned some first-hand lessons about what they need to bring in the future, and how to maintain comfort in a cold environment. Despite a few missing items, all the Scouts had a great time and stayed warm (enough!).
In preparation for the Klondike in February, the Scouts hiked into the snow on Mingus Mountain to make camp. The snow was 2 feet deep in some places, and at night the temperature was a nice balmy 17 degrees! Every boy learned some first-hand lessons about what they need to bring in the future, and how to maintain comfort in a cold environment. Despite a few missing items, all the Scouts had a great time and stayed warm (enough!).
Court of Honor
DEC 9, 2008
We had our Court of Honor and I was so pleased to see all the boys advance! We had 7 new First Class Scouts, one new Star Scout, and one new Life Scout. We handed out close to 2 dozen merit badges, enjoyed a great potluck dinner, and finished it up with a fun "Mule Race" game. It was cold and windy but everyone showed up and had a good time watching the boys receive their awards.
A big congratulations to all the Scouts who were recognized for their hard work and dedication!
We had our Court of Honor and I was so pleased to see all the boys advance! We had 7 new First Class Scouts, one new Star Scout, and one new Life Scout. We handed out close to 2 dozen merit badges, enjoyed a great potluck dinner, and finished it up with a fun "Mule Race" game. It was cold and windy but everyone showed up and had a good time watching the boys receive their awards.
A big congratulations to all the Scouts who were recognized for their hard work and dedication!
Grand Canyon Caverns
DEC 13, 2008
The Scouts visited the Grand Canyon Caverns, located near Peach Springs, and had a blast! We traveled 20 stories below the surface to see crystals, rock formations, a mummified bobcat, the remains of a giant ground sloth, and even a wedding platform! There are also supplies in the caverns for 2000 people that were placed there during the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the caverns were declared a Fallout Shelter. The supplies are still good today, as the temperature there is a constant 56 degrees and due to it being a dry cavern there are no bacteria in the cavern.
After the tour we all headed to the local A&W Root Beer, located on Historic Route 66, for lunch. The Scouts all had a great time, and so did the leaders!
The Scouts visited the Grand Canyon Caverns, located near Peach Springs, and had a blast! We traveled 20 stories below the surface to see crystals, rock formations, a mummified bobcat, the remains of a giant ground sloth, and even a wedding platform! There are also supplies in the caverns for 2000 people that were placed there during the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the caverns were declared a Fallout Shelter. The supplies are still good today, as the temperature there is a constant 56 degrees and due to it being a dry cavern there are no bacteria in the cavern.
After the tour we all headed to the local A&W Root Beer, located on Historic Route 66, for lunch. The Scouts all had a great time, and so did the leaders!
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