Camp Roundup

The Scout camp wound down this past Friday. Having volunteered 4 out of the 5 days, I was pretty wiped out by the time we got home on Friday. But yesterday was beautiful weather wise and we went down to the beach for the day and had a great time catching hermit crabs, watching stripers swim around with us and swimming so I’m feeling pretty good today.

The boy’s experience could best be summed up by his request to attend camp again this Summer, which the camp personnel very cagily mentioned to everyone during the final closing flag ceremony on Friday. Matter of fact, quite a few of the boys were willing to go through another week of camp. Considering the curriculum consisted of BB’s, archery, fishing, swimming and sports; I think it’s pretty easy to understand why they were enthusiastic about the prospect. That’s cool stuff for a young boy.

The lass was also more than willing to spend another week. She didn’t get to do all the same activities as the Scouts, but she did get to spend a lot of time with other kids playing and keeping busy. At least she’s easy to please, for now.

I would also be willing to spend another week volunteering for camp. Alas, it won’t be this Summer.

But the camp did help me decide once and for all to take over as the Cub Master for the boy’s pack. In my time helping out with the younger Scouts, I’ve seen a lot of Mom’s volunteering their time to make things happen for the boys. In fact, our Pack committee is comprised entirely of Mom’s (save myself). It’ll be good for the boys to have a Dad step into a visible position like Cub Master; if for no other reason than it shows that Mom’s aren’t the only ones willing to volunteer.

Besides, perhaps I can finally get me some minions.