By MJ K
The Gold Rush outing, Our Third outing of the scouting year happening 6th- 8th was an incredible outing. It was our second time attending and was an amazing opportunity for everyone who went. We started our weekend by hiking up not One but Two hills to arrive at our amazing campsite. We not only had Canvas tents (Premade Tents) but we were also allowed to do cleaning in the kitchen due to our campsite not having a water spigot. The next day we started the morning by hosting our very own flag ceremony for everyone attending Gold Rush
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Our Scouts were in Full Uniforms and were able to do a Tight, Respectful, and Clean Flag Ceremony. After we had started the day strong we moved into creating 3 patrols for the Gold Rush Challenge.
If you complete 8 stations as a patrol, you will get a certificate and stake your claim on BCSR land. If your patrol completes 6 more stations after the 8 bringing you to 14 you would get a special prize. After a long day right before a competition, we were notified that our 3 patrols were completed. We got the certificates First, Second, and Third giving our competing scouts even more motivation to do their best. During the competition, it was rough and challenging, but our scouts were able to use the skills they learned to persevere and complete the challenge.
Later that night scouts used a unique currency linked to the Gold Rush, to buy and enjoy some old-fashioned root beer, and freshly popped popcorn.
The day finished with us attending an amazing campfire hosted by a fellow troop. The following day we assisted in cleaning up the campground putting an end to an action-packed and exciting weekend.