Cub Scout Camp

Chris and I went to cub scout camp this year. It was filled with activities and we barely had a moment to relax. The only part I did not like about camp was the uncomfortable cots we were sleeping on. Chris was going to sleep in a tent with his friend but they left the tent closed all day and had tons of spiders. He wound up moving to my tent at 10:00pm the first night. We spent just under 48 hours there.
The kids dug for dinosaur bones.

Even I got dirty during this activity!

Next they were able to play stone age miniature golf.

We had to wear our swimming suits for half of the day because each day we went swimming. There are no pictures from the pool because they utilized a buddy system and Chris was my buddy. The pool was great though. Since it was run by the boys scouts it seemed the only rule was no diving in the shallow end. Chris was able to experience a couple chicken fights which we are not allowed to do in our pool. We also played a bunch of games.

After swimming they played a couple games and we were finally released to get changed and have dinner. This was the first time Chris wore his uniform as a wolf.

After dinner I forgot my camera. The kids were handed nets and brought into the woods. We arrived at a swampy area and told to hunt for critters. Chris and I caught a cricket frog but it jumped out of our net before we could get our hands on him. One of the people in our group caught a tadpole that was growing legs. Everything that was caught was put in a container and brought to the nature center for us to see later.

Our last activity was shooting BB guns before bed time. We also shot BB guns first thing in the next morning. The parents got to shot at the very end. This is the dad and the kid we were with from our pack. I didn't get any pictures of Chris because I was helping him. I know the dad did and hopefully will get them soon.

After shooting we head to the obstacle course. They had a mud pit at the end and it was up to the parents if the kids could go in.
Chris running through the slalom course.

Crawling under the ropes.

After this he took off his shirt and threw it at me so he could save time getting into the pit at the end. Here he is on the balance beam.

Then the stepping stumps.

Finally the fun stuff! The lava pit

Finally the mud pit!

After the obstacle course the kids were scheduled for sports. We headed over to the soccer nets but instead they just played keep away with the counselors. In 90 degree heat I was amazed at how long the kids and counselors played for!

Finally it was time for lunch. I was amazed at how hungry I was at every meal! It was crazy. After lunch the kids headed to boating and fishing. We took them out on a rowboat.

Then we headed over to the nature center. They talked about different rocks and plants. One of the coolest things they had was a piece of lightening glass. Then the counselor brought out the snakes!

Then remember the night before when we went hunting for critters. Well, the group after us caught a crayfish. Here the kids and adults are watching the crayfish capture and eat the tadpole with legs our group caught! The tadpole fought for a long time but unfortunately lost the battle.

We went swimming after and finally it was time for dinner. After dinner we went to chapel, on a boat ride and had a camp fire. Unfortunately, my group got lost heading to the camp fire so we missed most of the skits including the one Chris was in. Chris loved the motor boat ride though!

The next morning only had three activities planned before heading home. Since swimming was our last activity we headed out after only two. The kids learned how to fold a flag and also how to raise a flag.

Then we played some ultimate Frisbee and made some cave paintings.

Finally it was time to head home! Boy were we tired from all the activities!

On the way to each different activity the kids would sing a song. This is the song they would sing the most and the kids loved the song!