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September 2008 Fall Camporee - 50th Anniversary of Winnebago Scout Reservation | |
| The Winnebago Council Fall Camporee was held at the Winnebago Scout Reservation
in honor of its 50th anniversary. It was SWEET!!! Lots of activities, fun and surprises. The scouts decided on Saturday to build a gateway to enter in the competition and WON!!! There were over 30 troops present. They also took 3rd in the Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Way to go!!! | |
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The weather was beautiful. Saturday morning, the scouts cook breakfast. |
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The scouts line up at the parade ground for morning flags. |
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Raising the colors. |
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The days activities start. IFA firehouse was amazing - and busy all day. When the room is filled with smoke, it is difficult to find a way out. |
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The volleyball court gets one final watering before the start of MUD volleyball. |
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Rifle shooting was very popular |
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The cubs and webelos had BB guns to shoot. |
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They had an RC club from Lake Mills. Thye put on a great show ALL day. They even had a trainging set so the scouts could fly. |
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Shotguns were also available all day |
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The Obstacle course was fun. |
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The scouts were excited about building a gateway this year. |
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It was great to see the older scouts helping and teaching the younger scouts. |
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Caleb teaches his brother how to lash |
The final Gateway |
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The scouts and their winning project - Way to go Guys!!! |
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The award for best Gateway - We show this with honor. |
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Everyone had a chance to play "waterball" You wouldn't believe the force of the water coming out of the fire hose! |
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Courtney does his best "Gallagher" impression. He had his Sledge-O-Matic 2000 and 5000 on display. |
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The evening was started with a program. She did 3 songs. |
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He also had 3 songs. |
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The last being the closing song of "I'm glad to be an American" |
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The program ended with a really nice fireworks show. |
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There is always a campfire |
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A few scouts enjoy the fire |
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| A huge thanks goes out to everyone who helped set up the Camporee. What a great event! Lots of fun activities. All of our scouts and scouters enjoyed the weekend. | |
