Webelos Weekend in Northern California
On a cold Northern California redwood morning
The lodge was cleaned and waiting. Here's a two shot pan:
Scouters began to arrive
The wildlife and nature area was setup and waiting
Parents and leaders came along to help the younger scouts
Some broke lose and could be spotted roaming free
Learning how to cook (and eat) in the out of doors
A little special effects makup to drive home the first aid points
Firestarting taught from a rock and roll point of view
Some dads ran outta steam and needed rekindling when the sunshine broke
Leaders were everywhere keeping their eyes peeled
Scouts were trying their best not to poke their eyes out
Fun and foolery at the evening's campfire
And we paid a fond farewell during an emotional flag retirement ceremony
Thanks for looking
The lodge was cleaned and waiting. Here's a two shot pan:
Scouters began to arrive
The wildlife and nature area was setup and waiting
Parents and leaders came along to help the younger scouts
Some broke lose and could be spotted roaming free
Learning how to cook (and eat) in the out of doors
A little special effects makup to drive home the first aid points
Firestarting taught from a rock and roll point of view
Some dads ran outta steam and needed rekindling when the sunshine broke
Leaders were everywhere keeping their eyes peeled
Scouts were trying their best not to poke their eyes out
Fun and foolery at the evening's campfire
And we paid a fond farewell during an emotional flag retirement ceremony
Thanks for looking
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Great images and story.
Thanks,
ziggy53
Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
That's what I think. Thanks zig.
Tell me, have you ever seen 8-9 year olds get all choked up during any ceremony? Or ever? Well, let me tell you, after we retired two flags, there was not one dry eye in the house. My 9 year old couldn't even talk about it right away. Big, tough Eagle scouts were fighting back tears also. That was an awsome moment. We took all the boys aside afterward at the cracker barrel and talked about it. I'd never experienced it my whole life. These guys will take a bit of this now with them for the rest of their lives.
/ranting and raving
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Cubs is alot of fun activities and crafts. Webelos Woods is usually the first opportunity a young cub scout has to "real boy scout" activities and skills. For some it's their first campout. Moving into Boy Scouts they begin to learn camping and independence skills, along with learning to take pride in teamwork and community service work.
Such a big part of scouting is doing "free" work for parks, schools and other community groups, but, unfortunately, that doesn't reach the news sources. Chances are that the walkway or handrail or cleared trails you walk along on the weekends are maintained by scouts. I know our local schools wouldn't look 1/2 as nice without the regular Eagle projects that our scouts organize while working to attain their highest rank.
/absolutely last rant
Ian
Sorry, I missed this reply.
I haven't seen that type of emotion, but out BS Troop is sponsored by a local American Legion Post, and the flag retirements used to be held on their property.
I say "used to be" because some stupid individuals turned them in for "flag burning" one time, and two American Legion officials were arrested, believe it or not. Of course they were summarily released, but we hold the actual retirement on remote private property now, away from public scrutiny. Sad indeed.
ziggy53
Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
For scouting enthusiasts, I put together a photo show on the same event. It's too long....10 minutes....but the soundtrack is by Jimmy. Some leaders renamed this year's event Webelos Woodstock, so we handed out tie-dyed tshirts. Here's the link to the video on Google