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Mr. Wingert, the new Troop Committee Chair, is collecting completed  surveys about the Troop - what do you like, not like, improvements, concerns, ideas complaints, etc.

The survey is for both Scouts and adults.  If you have not completed a survey and would like to do so, email Mr. Wingert for a form.  If you prefer just to discuss, please request a time.  Mr. Wingert guarantees that anything you tell him in confidence will remain that way. 

 

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District Needs Your "Friends of Scouting" Donation

The Thunderbird District supports all Troops in the communities of northwest Phoenix, northeast Glendale, Anthem and continuing areas north of the valley.  They hold 2 annual Camporees, an annual Merit Badge Round-up, training and many other activities.

Troop 323, like all other Troops in the Thunderbird District, benefits from their efforts.  We would like to remind you of the opportunity to make a donation to support the District through their "Friends of Scouting" program.  As little as $25 from every family would help enormously.

Click here to go the the District web site where you can find all the instructions and forms required to make a donation - tax deductible of course!

If you have any questions on the Friends of Scouting program, click here for some FAQ's and answers

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Quick News

  Mountain Bike Orienteering at McDowell Mountains

By Spencer Sawottke:

On December 13 & 14, 2009, Troop 323 had it's annual bike outing at McDowell Mountain Regional Park.  The event was organized by Mr Wright. The courses were laid out by Ian Foulger as part of the requirements for his Orienteering merit badge.  

Mr Paul Foulger and his brother Dave, with the help of other 323 parents, planned and cooked a big feast for the 30 scouts plus parents who came to eat.  They served pork, duck, corn, stuffing, turkey, lamb stew over homemade noodles, and French fries.  For dessert, the Venture Crew baked 5 chocolate cakes in a Dutch ovens.  

The temperature on Saturday was a pleasant 60 degrees.  The predicted rain held off until we were done riding.  The next morning we had a good breakfast of breakfast burritos.  Most scouts went home after camp clean up, but some went on a short, harder ride after that.

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  Troop Finds Missing Venturers in the Superstitions

4 Venturers and one of their advisors (Mrs Russell) spent 3 days and 2 nights "lost" in the Superstition Mountains from November 7 - 9, 2009.  Their exercise was to simulate a day-hiker lost without any equipment except a basic survival and first aid kit, and it fulfilled a requirement for their Ranger Award.

Scouts hiked 4 miles on Saturday November 8 to a base camp at Dripping Spring at the intersection of Fraser and  Randolph Canyons.  On Sunday morning they set out to find the lost hikers, simulating a search and rescue team.  

All Venturers were found safe and in good spirits.  They made a one-hour presentation at their camp sites to their rescuers, describing their experience and demonstrating their survival shelters and fires.

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Brian Ballou - Latest Eagle Scout!

In what is turning out to be a record year for the Troop, Brian Ballou has become our latest Scout to rise to the rank of Eagle Scout.  On November 6, 2008, Brian Ballou passed his Eagle Board of Review.

Congratulations!!

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Mark Ernst - Latest Eagle Scout!

On October 2, 2008, Mark Ernst passed his Eagle Board of Review becoming Troop 323's newest Eagle Scout.

Congratulations!!

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Kochina Trail Back Pack Outing

By Reece Cambron:

About 20 scouts and seven adults participated in the San Francisco Peaks outing on the weekend of September 20-21, 2008.

We hiked the Kachina Trail in beautiful 70 degree weather. The trail, though long, was beautiful.  It was a fairly easy hike with only a few difficult spots.  We were able to get to our campsite in around two hours.  Our campsite was right beside a huge field of thousands of ferns and had an awesome view of Flagstaff.

We had several hours to do whatever we felt like including roaming the forest around us.  For dinner, many patrols had gourmet meals.  The Falcons made shish kabob and the Bighorns had hot dogs.  After a slightly cold night we awoke to more delicious food.  (The Bighorns made homemade Egg McMuffins.)

We quickly packed up and hiked out on an easy one mile trail. Unfortunately we had to return to 100 degree weather. Despite the long drive and having to carry in water, this trip was a blast! If we get to take this trip again, I urge everyone to attend.

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3 Scouts Complete their Order of the Arrow Ordeal

Click here to read an article from Matthew Petkiewicz about the recent OA Ordeal, and what OA means to scouting.  (Matt wrote this article as a requirement for his Communications Merit Badge.)

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Corey Giesemann - Latest Eagle Scout!

On September 4, 2008, Corey Giesemann passed his Eagle Board of Review and became our latest Eagle Scout.  Corey is a former Troop 323 Scout who was a founding member of Venture Crew 323 and its first President.

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Troop 323 Welcomes its New Scoutmaster

Mr Barry Giesemann is taking on the important role of Scoutmaster for Troop 323.  The change will take place at the September Court of Honor. Mr Giesemann's two sons are active in the Troop 323 as well as his wife Yvette - Spencer Giesemann (Barry and Yvette's youngest son) is a sixth grader at Lookout Mountain and participated in crossover last Spring, while their oldest son, Corey, is a senior at Thunderbird High School and is in the Venture Crew.

 

Many thanks to our outgoing Scoutmaster, Mr Ballou, who has diligently and selflessly served for the last four years.  Please make sure to share with Mr Ballou your thanks and gratitude for his incredible service.  

Despite the photo above, taken at Summer Camp, Mr Ballou is not planning to retire from Scouting any time soon.  He will be taking on a new role as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 9 at the 2010 100th National Jamboree and has already started his position as Thunderbird District's Commissioner.

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Adam Skebo - Latest Eagle Scout!

On August 7, 2008, Adam Skebo passed his Eagle Board of Review and became our latest Eagle Scout.  Adam joined the troop in March 2006 and achieved his Eagle Scout at the age of 13.

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Camp Geronimo - Summer 2008

By Mitchell Rutherford:

This year with Camp Geronimo running from June 14 - 21, we had a wonderfully dry year, and peak attendance.  The red army spread across the Payson landscape with smiles and hydration packs.

With our regular campsite under construction, and with the high number of attendees, our campsite spread beyond its usual limits, leaving the Scouts with their own territory. 

Morning classes kept all Scouts busy, and the afternoon free time left them time to run between the shooting sports, the swimming pool and the creek, or to finish merit badge requirements at the handicraft lodge.  

Throughout the week, numerous small groups of scouts and leaders led hikes up, down and around the Mogollon rim, and the whole Troop traveled up to East Weber for our annual frozen-toe, sack-lunch hike. Scouts also completed dining hall duties with smiles and enthusiasm and tested their orientation skills on various night hikes. 

Overall, a fun time was had by all, despite winning the golden band-aid award from the heath lodge due to our Troop's unusually high number of visits for various sicknesses. 

Mr Ballou's final year as Scoutmaster at Geronimo was celebrated with a mysterious camp-wide prank that left three boys as mothers, and one tent filled with balloons.  The Adirondack shelters were strewn with toilet paper, and wired with fishing line to provide the leadership with a perilous morning.  As the Troop convened for our final picture, lathered in shaving cream, baby dolls and balloons in hand, toilet paper and streamers serving as the background, we made our memorable farewell to Scoutmaster Ballou.

Your turn next year Mr Giesemann!

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Chevelon Canyon Backpack Outing

On May 16 - 18, the troop held an outing to Chevelon Canyon, in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest on the Mogollon Rim.  This was the first backpack for many of our new Scouts.  

We spent Friday night camping at the trailhead in order to get an early start the next day.  Frost greeted us for breakfast.

It soon warmed up after we set off.  Our hike was quite difficult since the trail was not always clear and we had to cross Chevelon Creek many times.  After a while, we found some excellent camping spots in some meadows beside the creek.  With plenty of spare time, some Scouts went for a day hike further up-stream, while others swam and fished in the creek.

Saturday night was considerably warmer than Friday, so everyone woke up Saturday morning in good spirits for the trip home.

Click here for more pictures of the outing

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Golf Tournament Success 

Thanks to all those involved in organizing and supporting the fund-raising Golf Tournament.  Special thanks to Mr Petkiewicz for his leadership, and to Mr Baranowski, Mr Derrick and Mr Hawk.  The final tally is not yet known, but the level of participation and support no doubt means we have met our goals for 2008/2009.

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James Harris - Latest Eagle Scout!

On May 1, 2008, James Harris passed his Eagle Board of Review and became our latest Eagle Scout.  James is a former Troop 323 Scout who is now a Venturer in Crew 323.

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12 New Scouts Cross Over Into Troop 323

By Mitchell Rutherford:

On March 29 & 30, 2008, we returned to our favorite place, Bumble Bee Ranch, with some new faces to induct Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts.  Shortly after we arrived, red shirts scattered across the ranch to quickly set up camp and begin with the day's activities.  The morning and afternoon was spotted with fire and knife training, and tenderfoot requirements for scouts.  All the while their diligent parents received an introduction to the Troop from the Scoutmaster on all things administrative.  

After that, parents and Scouts alike gathered round for Chef Diehn's table for an eclectic lunch, followed by a seminar on lightweight backpacking gear from James Harris, a Venturer from Crew 2323.  

As the sun began to set over the pastures and ranch house, Senior Patrol Leader Andrew Russell led the senior patrol in a majestic ceremony that welcomed 12 new Scouts to cross over into Troop 323, when the successfully crossed the scout-crafted 20-ft rope bridge.  

Afterwards all attendees sought shelter, dessert, and entertainment in the pavilion.  With the evening's festivities headed by the fabulous Scout emcee's, Adam Skebo and David Meyers, and the sweet scent of cobbler drifting across the stage, scouts and adults laughed and relaxed into the night.

In the morning, after a delicious bite to eat care of Chef Diehn, camp was taken down, folded up, and packed away.  Then all travelled to the pasture and turned to the skies.  Model rockets built and launched by Scouts painted the sky, and those without aircrafts of their own ran as the bulls would have across the fields in an attempt to catch a spent rocket shell.  As the last engines burned, the pungent smell of sulfur floated away, followed by the last of the vehicles.

Check out the Troop Gallery for more Crossover pictures

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Winter Outing 2008

This year's winter outing from Feb 15 - 17 was quite an experience.  Approximately 30 Scouts and adults attended, and it was almost cancelled due to inclement weather.   Despite that possibility, the trek was made to Flagstaff on Friday evening so we were ready to go the following morning.  We arrived about 9:00 pm at Camp Navajo, a National Guard barracks where we were staying, and after unpacking, everybody immediately went to bed.

Wake up time on Saturday was 4:45 am.  Those who had to rent equipment left early and the rest followed shortly after.  Everyone was ready to ski by about 7:30 am.

It had snowed the day before and a few days before that, so there was a nice layer of packed powder.  On top of that you couldn't ask for a better day - the wind was calm; it was warm; and there was not a cloud in the sky.  When the lifts opened at 9:30 am our troop was first in line.  Even for a holiday weekend, it was not crowded, and a good day was had by all, well almost all... Mr. Ballou, had accidentally brought his wife's boots, with his skis, so he was not able to fit the boots into the skis, and unfortunately had to sit out.  Also, Matt Petkiewicz took a spill and hurt his arm, so also had to sit out the rest of the day.   There were no other problems, and everybody made it back in one piece to Camp Navajo. 

Later on that night some skits were performed, and then everybody went to sleep, wiped out from the day of skiing.

Next day, the wake up call was not quite so early.  After everybody packed up, we drove over to a nearby sledding hill.  A few of our more adventurous Scouts (or shall we say out-of-control Scouts) more than once caught some air going off of the small jumps in the middle of the run.

After lunch was passed out, everybody started the journey home.  Many thanks go out to everybody that made this trip possible.  This was quite different from the years when there was no snow!  Also, thanks go out to the adults that drove the scouts up there and everybody that cooked meals. 

Click here for more photos of the outing.

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Michael Baranowski - Troop 323's Latest Eagle Scout!

On February 7, 2008, Michael Baranowski passed his Eagle Board of Review and became the Troop's latest Eagle Scout. 

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January Outing Adventure

Our January winter backpack outing turned into more of an adventure than planned!  On Friday night, Jan 18, we camped at the CCC Campground at Seven Springs, about 20  miles northeast of Cave Creek.  With the overnight temperature dropping to around 20ºF, the Scouts managed to stay warm since they had all brought enough clothes, sleeping bags and pads for sleeping under the stars.  The cold breakfast and packing-up experience, however, was enough to cause all the Scouts to vote for doing the planned 2-day hike in one day - 13 miles in all.

We still hiked with full packs in case we did not achieve the newly-set goal. 

At about the 3-mile point, Spenser Sawottke tripped and putting his arm out to break his fall, looked like he may have fractured a bone at the elbow.  After expert medical help by Mr Christiansen, including the application of a trail-made splint, Spenser's load was shared among a few Scouts and adults who returned to the trailhead with Spenser.  Day-hikers we met on the trail were able to drive the returning group back to Cave Creek where they were able to call for assistance.  Spenser was later diagnosed with a sprain.

The remaining group (8 boys and 3 adults) continued the hike, now under a bit of time pressure if the goal was still to be made.  Needless to say, they all put in the required effort and made it to the Spur Cross trailhead with the few remaining minutes of daylight.

The Baranowski family also experienced some of the adventure as Jeffery (who had been at a soccer game on Saturday morning), and his parents, hiked in from Spur Cross to meet us on the trail, doing their own 10-mile day hike. 

This was a truly beautiful hike along Cave Creek in an isolated valley very close to Phoenix.  Everyone who took part should be proud of the achievement they accomplished!

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A Note of Thanks from Mr Fahy

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December's Bike Outing, Family Feast and Hike

On December 15 and 16, 2007, 33 riders took part in our annual bike outing.  This year's ride was in the form of a scavenger hunt where riders had to locate and ride to flags placed around Usery Mountain Regional Park and punch a control card to record their visit.

After the ride, family members joined so that 42 of us feasted on elk, lamb and turkey with all the fixin's thanks to Mr Foulger and his bevy of helpful assistants.

For those who endured the cold, windy night, and after a breakfast of bagels and cold turkey, we hiked about 1,000 ft up Pass Mountain.  Our destination was the Wind Cave - an interesting feature carved out of the face of the bluffs with views as far as the new Cardinals stadium over 70 miles away.

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Mr Fahy - Thank You for Your Service to Troop 323

On December 11, 2007, Mr Willy Fahy, outgoing Committee Chair, was presented with some thank you gifts from the Boy Scouts, parents and leaders of the Troop.  Mr Fahy has been associated with the Troop for nearly 11 years and was Chair for almost 5 years.  His son, John, is an Eagle Scout from our Troop and is currently finishing his senior year at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.

     

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Scoutmaster Earns his Wood Badge Ticket

A Wood Badge "Beading Ceremony" was held at a special Court of Honor on December 11, 2007 to recognize that Mr Ballou has earned his Wood Badge Ticket.  He was awarded Wood Badge beads (representing bravery and leadership), neckerchief (universal symbol of Scouting with its Maclaren tartan representing Wood Badge's ties to Gilwell Park, the property on which the first Wood Badge program was held) and a brown leather Turk's head knot woggle.

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Wood Badge is a Scouting leadership program aimed at making Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement.

Wood Badge is considered by many as a peak experience in their Scouting careers.  It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands of Scouters.  In their turn, these Scout leaders have affected the lives of millions of America’s youth.

    

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A Message of Thanks from Joe Wright

On December 9, 2007, 34 Scouts and adults gave up their morning and early afternoon to help Joe Wright with his Eagle Scout project at the Hospice of the Valley "White Dove Thrift Shoppe" at 5035 N 7th Ave.  He has the the following message for all who helped:

"I would like to thank everyone who came out to my project.  It meant a lot to me, no matter the size of your contribution.  Without you, the project would not have been possible.  The store manager at the White Dove Thrift Shoppe liked it a lot and said it made a huge difference to the place.  So for everyone who helped out, Thank You!"

Joe received generous donations in support of his project from Lowes, Home Depot and Target - he and the Hospice of the Valley give their thanks.

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Treasure Found on Lost Dutchman Trail

19 Scouts and adults went on a vigorous 10-mile hike in the Superstition Mountains on the weekend of November 17/18, 2007.  On an unseasonably hot day, we hiked along the Dutchman's Trail round Miner's Needle towards La Barge Spring.

Along the trail, Connor Schira found a full wallet and a set of car keys.  With some detective work, the Scouts figured out that some hikers ahead had lost them and ran off to track them down and return the lost articles.

Good job Connor - "A Scout is Trustworthy"

With such luck, it was suggested that Connor start searching for the Lost Dutchman's buried gold.

After a night's camping at the spring, we returned along the Bluff Spring Trail - a spectacular scramble back to the trailhead with breathtaking views of Weaver's Needle outlined by the rugged ridges of Fremont Saddle.

For more photos, check out the Troop Gallery

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Thanks for Rummage Sale and Car Wash Support

A big thank you to Maureen Petkiewicz and Marlene Olsen for organizing the Rummage Sale at All Saints Church on Saturday November 10.  And thanks to everyone who donated stuff and helped out on the day with set-up, selling and clearing up.

Thanks also go out to Dave Christiansen for organizing the Car Wash and to all scouts and parents who helped out.

Funds from these 2 events go to supporting Troop outings, activities and supplies, plus help replenish Scouts' Troop Bucks accounts.

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4 Scouts Awarded Aviation Merit Badge

On November 3, 2007, Matthew Petkiewicz, Adam Skebo, Trevor Lovin and Joe Wright all successfully completed their training, qualifying them for the Aviation Merit Badge.  Many thanks to Mr Ballou for organizing this fantastic opportunity for our Scouts and being brave enough to let them take the controls on their flight over Arizona.

Check out the Troop Gallery for more photos

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Camporee Sieged by Scouts

Thunderbird District put on a fun Camporee at Heard Scout Pueblo, South Mountain, Phoenix, on October 26 - 28, 2007.  The theme was "The Siege of Thunderbird Castle" and included a trebuchet competition (distance and accuracy); jousting;  feast; period recipe competition; medieval kitchen, woodshop, blacksmith and tannery, banner competition; campfire with music and song and a 90-second Shakespearean Theater.

For more photos, check out the Troop Gallery

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Missing Equipment Found

The cooler and chopping board, lost after the 2006 Bike Outing, has reappeared buried at the back of the Greutzmacher's garage.  Thanks for bringing it home after the outing and for locating it for Mr Foulger.

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Fossil Springs Outing Wet But Great Fun

On September 22 & 23, 2007, about 40 Scouts and adults went on the first backpacking outing of the new school year.  

As Scouts were setting up camp, it started to rain very hard - credit goes to most of the Scouts who made sure their gear stayed dry even though they got soaked.

Once the rain stopped and everyone finished camp set-up, fires were made (even with wet wood) and food was cooked - amazing how a campfire and warm food can raise everybody's spirits.  Fossil Creek rose and muddied up fast, so we could not swim.

After a night of intermittent rain, we hiked out 4 miles.  We had to wade across the creek to reach the cars, so some Scouts finally got their swim.

Due to closures on both the Beeline and I-17 highways, it took most people 7 hours to get home.

Despite the difficulties we faced, this turned out to be a great outing and a true test of skills and attitude - a test all the Scouts passed.

Check out the Troop Gallery for more pictures

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New Treasurer & Advancements Chair

Thanks go out from the Troop to Mrs Deanna Diehn who has volunteered to be Troop Treasurer and Advancements Chair.

Vacating the roles are Mr Tim Hawk (Treasurer) and Mr Brett Wingert (Advancements Chair) - the Troop adds its thanks to both of these leaders for their outstanding efforts over the past years.

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2008 Outings & Activities Plan Available

Following an intense planning session at Bumble Bee Ranch, Troop 323 has its outings and activities scheduled through the end of 2008.  The schedule has a great mix of car camps and backpacking outings plus specialized outings such as skiing and mountain biking.

In addition, each Troop meeting has been assigned a theme related to the upcoming outing and other important issues.

Check the Troop calendar by clicking the button near the top of this page to check out what 2008 has in store.

Go to the Troop Activities page to find out what month your patrol is responsible for Greenway cleanup duties. 

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Where Did All the News About Last Year's Outings & Activities Go?

You may have noticed that this Troop 323 Home Page got shorter.  To keep the web site manageable, all the old news has been archived into a page of its own which you can visit from the link at the bottom of this page.

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Thunderbird District Newsletter Available

The Thunderbird District issues a monthly newsletter (except July) called "The Quill".  Click here to download the latest edition.  Select the white "District" button to get past editions.

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Summer Camp 2007 #2 at Camp Geronimo, North of Payson

The "drought-busters" did it once again - simply by showing up at Camp Geronimo, for the second year running Troop 323 ended Arizona's drought.  Not content with a little rain, Troop 323 brought on thunder, lightning and flash floods.

29 scouts attended Camp Geronimo from July 21 to 28 - over a third were first-timers.  Everyone had the opportunity to earn merit badges including swimming, first aid, horsemanship, climbing, survival, wood carving, environmental science, archaeology, Indian lore, basketry, nature, lifesaving, rifle shooting, rowing and many others.

Check out photos from the camp in the Troop Gallery

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Summer Camp 2007 #1 at Fiesta Island, San Diego

2 firsts for Troop 323 were accomplished thanks to Mr Derrick's organization - the first time we have done 2 summer camps, and the first time we have left the state for a summer camp.

Camp ran from July 7 to 14, and  started with a drive to San Diego, stopping at the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.  The Troop camped at Camp Balboa on Saturday night, and then visited the USS Midway at Navy Pier in downtown San Diego before signing in at Camp Fiesta Island in Mission Bay.

       

Boys participated in all sorts of water-based and water-related merit badge programs - including small boat sailing, motor boating, swimming, lifesaving, canoeing, oceanography, survival - together with other activities such as wind surfing, snorkeling, kayaking and surfing.

Wednesday was a free day.  Some of the Troop went for surf lessons while the rest took a trip to Sea World.

Feedback from everyone involved was that this was an excellent Summer Camp: great value for money and great fun with great food!

Click here for more pictures in the Troop Gallery

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News Archives

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2008 Outings Plan Available

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Outings

Jan 17 - 19, 2009
Backpack the Ballantine Trail in the Mazatzal Mountains, north of Four Peaks 

Trip Leader - Mr Williams

Details to follow later...

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Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2009
Winter Outing in Flagstaff

Skiing, snowboarding, sledding...

Luxury accommodation at the Camp Navajo National Guard barracks.

Trip Leader - Mr Clements

Details to follow later...

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Mar 21 - 22, 2009
Crossover Camp at Bumble Bee Ranch

Trip Leader - Mr Rutherford

Details to follow later...

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Apr 17 - 19, 2009
District Camporee

Details to follow later...

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May 16 - 17, 2009
Backpack in Sycamore Canyon, outside Cottonwood

Trip Leader - Mr Sawotttke

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Jun 4 - 7, 2009
Tentative Special Outing to Havasupai

Trip Leader - Mr Foulger

Details and training schedule to follow later...

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Outing Leaders - you can now download checklists and forms to prepare your outing. 

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Outing Participants - you can now download a checklist for gear to take on your next outing. 

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All Outings...

Other Activities

Troop Meeting
Date
Dec 23, 2008
No Troop Meeting - Happy Holidays

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Troop Meeting
Date
Jan 13, 2009
Time
:  7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: All Saints Meeting Room

Theme: Outing Preparation
Responsibility:  Mr Williams

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Troop Meeting
Date
Jan 27, 2009
Time
:  7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: All Saints Meeting Room