The Adventures of 219 |
The Adventures of 219 |
Merit badge blitz was a flash for sure. With so many classes and activities we didn’t get many pictures, but here’s a smattering some “Sports and Athletics” and the Infamous Cast Iron Chef highlights. Mr. Hodges it’s Dodgeball not Disco!!
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Rank requirements, Merit Badges or just learning skills, it was all tackled this day. 100 yards doesn't sound too far until you have to swim it... AND there was even some time to squeeze in some FUN.
On Veterans Day November 11, 2017 four scouts and parents volunteered in service hours at the Anchorage VA clinic for a Veterans Day run.. It was an extremely chilly day but all scouts and parents had a great time handing out drinks and goodies to all participants after the run. It’s great helping others at all times!
On October 20-22, 2017 21 scouts and parents attended a hike up to Crescent Lake. Several of the new scouts attended this hike. We hiked a total of 14 miles roughly with an added 3 miles and it overall took us around 3 hours in and 3 out. It had snowed while we camped there and it was a little brisk but we all survived and lived to tell stories. Some activities we did were get firewood, make benches, and gauge a river. On the way out we had a long drive home and a fresh burger at the local roadhouse.
On August 5-6, 2017 around fifteen scouts attended a hike up to Symphony Lake. Only a handful of new scouts attended this hike. We hiked around four hours and the event turned out to be adventurous with all the magnificent weather in those 2 days. Many scouts might have dreaded parts of the trail but all went well and we all came home safe and with plenty of stories to tell.
On June 25-July 1, 2017 our troop attended scout camp at Camp Gorsuch. Twenty-two scouts from our troop attended the weeklong camp. All 13 new scouts attended the camp and they had a memorable experience. All scouts had merit badges to accomplish over the whole week from first-aid to riflery. In the end, all scouts learned and brought something home to their families whether it’s stories or knowledge of being prepared. And the Parents got a break from their children as an added bonus.
On May 28, 2017 fourteen boys from Troop 219 set out with numerous other adults and troops. The day was very special to many people with a day of remembrance and respect placing flags at the graves of fallen soldiers and their families at the Ft. Richardson National Cemetery at JBER. The event lasted an hour and around 5000 flags were placed. The day was over cast and misting but respect and honor don’t wait for good weather.
On June 3, 2017 NRA sport fest shootout was a fun and hands on event for many scouts from our troop and other kids as well. Every body carried smiles after the thrill of shooting a machine gun or muzzleloader while also using safe gun handling procedures. Overall the scouts came home after a beautiful day of shooting firearms and keeping the tradition alive and making memories remembered forever.
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