Spring Camporee 2013 | |
This year, the Spring Camporee was held at the National guard Armory. the topic was Boy Scout Boot Camp. There was a great fdisplay by the National Guard and many stations to simulate some of "Boot Camp". | |
Saturday morning started with breakfast. We had 3 patrols cooking. |
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Got sausage? | |
The adults have breakfast around the fire. |
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Mountainman breakfast. On a cold morning, nothing is better. | |
Some of the vehicles on display. |
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The scouts break into 2 groups before starting the stations | |
The first station was to be putting out fires, but it was too cold to be using water outside, so they learned the National Guard marching. |
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The next station involved dragging and carrying other scouts. | |
Ben shows how it's done. |
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Tug of war! | |
Trying hard . . . |
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The agony of defeat. | |
They were given the MREs for lunch. |
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Scouts and big truck. What a great match! | |
Another big truck. |
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A really nice gun display. | |
The scouts loved the big gun! |
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The Guard did a nice job explaing about the guns. | |
Some of the scouts in a troop hauler. |
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Down time. | |
How many situps and push-ups can you do in a minute? |
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Then a short run. | |
They teach you how to use the MRE. |
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Showing how to use a special type of bandage. | |
Scouts play a game. |
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A battle tournaquet. | |
More downtime.. |