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[2004 Requirements]
7.b. Create a web page for your scout troop, school, or other organization. Include at least one article and one photograph or illustration, and one link to some other web page that would be helpful to someone who visits the web page you have created. It is not necessary to post your web page to the internet, but if you decide to do so, you must first share it with your parents and counselor and get their permission.
[2010 Requirements]
7.b. Create a web page or blog of special interest to you (for instance, your troop or crew, a hobby, or a sport).. Include at least three articles or entries and one photograph or illustration, and one link to some other Web page or blog that would be helpful to someone who visits the Web page or blog you have created. It is not necessary to post your Web page or blog to the Internet, but if you decide to do so, you must first share it with your parents and counselor and get their permission.
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National Boy Scout Jamboree 2010 - The 100th Anniversary of the BSA |
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Written by M. M.
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 00:00 |
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The National Boy Scout Jamboree was held July 26 through August 4, 2010 at Ft. A.P. Hill, Virginia. I was proud to attend this historic event as a member of the Texas Longhorn Council, Troop 1638. This Jamboree was promoted as “the best, most exciting, fun-filled, safest, jamboree ever.”
The extensive camp was divided into Subcamps. Every scout in Subcamp 16 was from Texas. There were also more scouts from Texas in other Subcamps as well. 45,000 scouts from across the United States, as well as other countries, attended the Jamboree.
Daily events and activities were held from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Each scout used the Scout Guide booklet as a reference for planning the days’ activities and goals. Five general categories of activities were available for scouts. They included: 5K Run, Duty to God, Action Centers, Outback Centers, and Activity Centers. The goal of each scouter was to complete requirements in each of these categories and have them stamped, or signed off, at each site. This required a great deal of focus and planning to carry out.
Two large arena shows were put on during the week. They were very elaborate and well-produced entertainment shows, featuring prominent guest speakers and musical performers. U.S. Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, was a keynote speaker. Everyone also enjoyed the band, Switchfoot. Mike Rowe, host of TV’s Dirty Jobs was a crowd favorite.
This Jamboree was the best scouting experience that I have had so far. This was extremely memorable for me to be a part of the 100th Anniversary celebration. |
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Training for Philmont and Colorado High Mountain Adventure Trek |
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Written by H. H.
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Monday, 26 April 2010 00:00 |
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 We went to Georgetown Lake to hike. Hiking we did, a total of 20 miles. We left Oak Park church on Friday evening with the intentions of hiking into our camp site before dark. The initial hike was about 5 miles and the last 2 miles were under the cover of darkness. Unfortunately one of the hikers sprained his ankle, but made it to the camp. Once we arrived we set up our tents and had a brief dinner. All hikers then went to bed knowing the next day was going to be a long one.
The next day, we got up and packed up our tents. Then we ate a brief breakfast. We began hiking the first five miles soon after breakfast. However, the hiker who sprained his ankle had to leave the trek early. After we went through a forest of weeds, we finally made it to the site we would eat lunch at. We ate lunch and refilled our water bottles and camel backs. Then we set out again for another five miles. After we had gone a few miles, we split into two groups- the faster group and the slower group. The faster group eventually came to a path that was flooded, but took an alternate path to avoid the water. They called the slower group to let them know of the path they took. The faster group got to the camp just as one of the leaders was getting there from taking the injured hiker to his family. The slower group arrived shortly after. Everyone began setting up camp. Once we set up camp, we ate dinner. We hung around camp awhile and made a campfire. Then we went to bed. We got up the next morning and took down camp again. Then we ate breakfast. We all got ready to start hiking again and then it started raining. We all got our rain stuff on and then it stopped. We had a short Sunday worship service and then we started hiking in one group. We all got back to the cars and started heading home. We hiked a total of 20 miles. It was good preparation for Philmont and the Colorado High Mountain Adventure treks this summer.
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