Kiwanis Scout Camp

Our annual trip to Kiwanis Scout Camp has come and gone. The boys had fun in all of the different activities throughout the day. Favorites include the pool, archery, and the obstacle course.

Micah was excited for archery before we ever got to camp planning to visit the archery range during free time. He worked hard and shot many arrows. In the end, his hard work paid off and he earned his Marksman patch. To earn Marksman, he had to have all 5 arrows on the target with 3 in red or better. His goal is to earn Sharpshooter or Expert next year. 

This year, Bryce as a Webelos, was finally able to climb the climbing tower. This was a fun way for him to close out his time at Kiwanis. 

As a Wolf, Micah was able to be part of the Honor Guard for closing flag on Sunday afternoon. He had the very important job of folding the American Flag. He got a little stuck, but Lumberjack helped him out. He carried the flag with pride and did a great job. 

Matthew spent the weekend with Nana and PopPop. He loved playing in the pool and popping bubbles and the picnic at church on Sunday. 

Next year brings the first of many transitions in scouting to come. Bryce will head off to Navajo Camp at Tomahawk Scout Reservation and spend our Kiwanis weekend with Nana and PopPop. While, Matthew will be joining Micah at Kiwanis as a Tiger Scout. The boys are growing all to fast.

Tiger Cub Bowling

Micah and his Tiger Cub Den went bowling for a den meeting. The boys had a blast seeing how many pins they could hit and seeing how many times their balls could bounce off the bumpers. 

Styles were very different, but all equally effective (it would be very different outcomes without the bumpers). The excitement for strikes and spares ran high.

Pine Wood Derby

Pack 246 had their annual Pine Wood Derby on Saturday March 3rd.

Excitement runs high in the house when it is Pine Wood time. The all important decision of what is my car going to look like. Then drawing the design so Daddy can attempt to cut it out. Sanding and more sanding eventually lead to painting. The first layer is spray paint, then the boys get to add in the final touches. This year Bryce created a fire breathing dragon, Micah made a shimmering shark, and Matthew wanted his flying elephant, again. 

Bryce came in third in the races. 

Blue and Gold

Each year in February, our scout pack celebrates scouting with a Blue and Gold dinner. 

Bryce and his den received their Bear rank this year, including receiving the sign of the Bear. It is fun to watch the boys get their faces painted and earn their rank for the year.

This year, Derek provided our entertainment. As Scout Leader Wizard, he presented Cyrogenics. He had fun playing with liquid nitrogen, while the boys ohhed and ahhhhhed. 

 Bryce was the MC for flag, as his fellow Bears brought the flags forward. Watching him quiet the group and proudly lead us in the pledge is a moving experience. The boys take flag ceremonies very seriously, it is easy to forget how young they are.

Polar Cubs

Derek, Bryce and Micah went to Polar Cubs on Feb. 11.  

The snow was missing but not the cold. 

Warming up around the fire and being entertained by wonderful camp staff. 

Boys play no matter the weather. A few things were different with no snow. Archery was added but no snow tubing on this day. Snow pants were important for warmth but came home all dusty.

Running on the frozen ground was easier on all the adults, but my understanding was the wind was really cold. Personally, I stayed at home with Matthew in the warmth of our house. The boys did have fun playing kick ball and other field games.