Kirtland Campout

Here are some pics from the Kirtland campout from April 23rd.  Thanks to everyone who went and braved the wet and cold weather...

Campout - February

We had a great time on the overnight campout at the gym at Deseret.  What a super turnout.  I think we had about 12 people there including a few visitors from outside the troop.  Thanks to everyone who attended.  The boys prepared a taco bar for dinner.  Good stuff!

Ian and Q helped prepare a breakfast of eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, and pancakes.

Jacob chipped in too.

Let's eat!

We tried our best to make the experience 'real' by setting up the tents in the gym.  It was good fun for everyone.

Nate opted for sleeping on a nice comfy cot.  Good call Nate!

Everyone chipped in on setting up the tents

Bradley and Stockton had it figured out in no time.

The rest of the night was full of soccer

more soccer

and more soccer

Campout - November

We had a great campout in November at Lazarus with a solid turnout from the boys.  We also were able to break in some of the new troop gear that Rick Baumbach has been rounding up.  Nice work Rick!

Let's get things started Q!

Meet Cody!  Master of the fire pit

The troop warmed up around the fire.  Todd led the campfire program.  Who's the parent of the little kid on the right with no jacket on?

A nearby shed provided some entertainment

Spencer chipped in on taking down the tents

Rick and Josh working on the tents

Stockton and Q packing things up after breakfast

Jacob had the treat of hauling out some of the gear

Q helped out too...

Court of Honor - November

We had a Court of Honor in November where many of our scouts received merit badges and advancements.  Rick Baumbach conducted and it was great to have our first 'official' court of honor as a troop.  Good work guys.

Cody knocked out Sports, Family Life, Personal Fitness, and Personal Management.

 Ben got his Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, and Personal Management

 Bradley was awarded the Scout rank

Todd received his Personal Management, Family Life, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, and his Star Rank.

Ian received his Sculpture merit badge and his Tenderfoof and Second Class Rank.

Hunter received his Star Rank.

Stockton received his Scout Rank.

Disc Golf at Alum Creek

The scouts recently enjoyed a round of disc golf at Alum Creek.  This was definitely the first time trying this sport out for most of us.  We also discussed the Sports Merit Badge and the value in learning about and trying new sports.  Most of our scouts have already completed the majority of the requirements for this badge.  We encourage them to meet with a merit badge counselor soon to get it signed off.