Matthew, Benjamin, Will, and Noah get ready for an obstacle course

Our first and second year Webelos just got back from Resident Camp in Boxwell Scout Reservation. They had a wonderful time!

It all started off on Monday morning when we arrived at Gaylord Cub World. We eagerly checked in and found our camp site. Our new home away from home was Camp Site #9. It was a secluded area that was a surrounded by woods and the sounds of the great out doors. After unpacking and securing our gear in our tents we went for our swim tests.

At 2:00pm we gathered for a tour of the Camp Stahlman. That’s where the Boy Scouts camp. We saw their dining hall, talked with the life guards at the water front, and visited the Conservation Yard. We’re looking forward to going there when our Webs cross-over into a troop.

Benjamin & Jacob learn how to read a map

On Tuesday, the Webelos I’s began working on their rank work. Over the course of the next two days, they worked hard to earned their Citizenship, Readyman, Handyman, and Outdoorsman Merit Badges.  They are now well on their way to earning rank. Way to go guys!

The Webelos II’s learned Scout Skills, the skills they’ll need not only through their Boy Scout years, but skills that will help them during the course of their lives. They were in Patrol One and learned Fire Safety, Map & Compass Skills, Knots & Lashings, and First Aid.

Of course we had some free time during the trip to do some site seeing and a little fishing. Marshall caught his first fish. The scouts also had a grand time playing on the castle, pirate ship, and fort.

Marshall catches his first fish!

We took several trips to the Cub World and Stahlman trading posts where all sorts of goodies were for sale. Pocket knives, ice cream, and even jester hats caught our attention.

The Scouts also visited the obstacle course that Mr. Dan and Mr. Joe helped to renovate during a Service Project as part of their Wood Badge training this spring.

One of the highlights to our trip was the last night’s campfire. There were lots of skits put on by the Boy Scouts that staff the Resident Camp. You’ll have to ask some of the boys about the skits – “The Suitor of the Princess” and the “If I weren’t a Webelo” song. Some of the other Packs put together their own skits to entertain us as well.

The American Flag is proudly displayed at Camp Craig

But the best part of the camp fire is the grand finale where our country’s brave veterans are honored for their service and a tattered American flag is respectfully retired.

After we broke camp on Thursday morning, we decided to take an impromptu self-guided tour of Camp Craig, another active Boy Scout camp on the reservation.

From the looks of the boys on our way home, they had a great time and a looking forward to another time when they can visit Boxwell. In the meantime, I think we’ll get some well deserved rest!

Touring Camp Craig