Troop 63’s Adventure at Camp Rotary
The weekend was full of learning and achievement. A key part of the trip was a five-mile hike, which Owen West completed to fulfill a Second Class rank requirement. Scouts Sam Miller and Owen West took charge of the group’s meals, planning, organizing, and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This hands-on experience helped them meet requirements for several ranks and merit badges, including Second Class, First Class, Camping Merit Badge, and Cooking Merit Badge.
Senior Patrol Leader Ethan Scott took the opportunity to mentor the younger scouts, working with Owen and Sam on identifying various plants in the area. This is a great example of scouts helping scouts. Meanwhile, Jeff Miller focused on helping Owen with a number of smaller requirements, ensuring the scout made significant progress during the trip. Jason McDonald and Mikki Johnson provided supervision and guidance for the cooking and cleanup, ensuring everyone worked together to get the job done.
An act of service was also performed by Luke Johnson, who is a junior firefighter. He left a new fire extinguisher at the campsite to replace one that was in need of a charge, a thoughtful gesture that contributes to the safety of future campers.
Overall, it was a highly productive and enjoyable trip that demonstrated the principles of leadership, teamwork, and service. The scouts worked hard, learned new skills, and had a great time in the process.