Still playing “catch-up” with photos. Next week will also be another one of these types of affairs. At least this one includes sharp objects being flung.
Seriously.
Two weekends ago, yes, very shortly after Tevye was born, I took August to Webeloree, an event that is done in conjuction with the Boy Scout Camporee, a weekend campout/competition. for the younger kids it gave them a taste of sleeping outdoors and seeing what some of the Boy Scouts would be doing.
August had been looking forward to going for a long time, and almost by virtue of simply going it cleared away a couple of requirements he needs.
Friday was arrival, setting up of tents, and generally getting set up. Saturday morning we started with breakfast and then the various events and classes kicked in. One of the things that everybody got to do was knife throwing. Here’s August about to launch one of the big blades that you might see at a circus side show at a board with playing cards as targets.
One of the requirements that August needed to get done was to help cook outside for his den. He helped make pita bread pizza. It was a big hit.
There were team building games, nature walks, plant identification and plenty more.
One highlight was the fire building. not for the playing with fire, but for the fun way thay got to put their fire out.
Another highlight was being able to look through a telescope at sun spots.
Saturday night was of course the campfire filled with skits and songs. Sunday was breakfast and then we headed out a little earlier than most, but we still had a very full weekend behind us.
August can’t wait to join the Boy Scouts but he has another year of Webelos (Cub Scouts) to go. It’s been a great program for him with plenty of opportunities he wouldn’t have even if I took him camping myself. I’m pretty sure axe throwing isn’t something I would have ever set up for him.