Before the Scouting Year officially kicked off, the Greenbar scouts spent a fun weekend at Sam McDonald Park in Pescadero for a weekend of leadership training, games, pioneering, first aid skills, and primitive cooking.
The weekend started off with a short backpacking hike to our Modoc Campground with a brief stop at another camp were we practiced carrying scouts using various methods like the fireman’s carry, chair carry, and a rope litter. Scouts ended that portion of the day with a few competition games, including a long jump game and a carry relay. Congratulations to patrol 2 for winning!
After lunch, the day continued with first aid training including treating a very bloody looking Brandon, and Mr Hua having a “seizure” during a teaching session. Then unfortunately 4 scouts were “struck by lighting” so we had to be prepared for anything.
The ILST teaching scouts completed their modules that afternoon and the troop then practiced making a log lift apparatus that we used for morning flags the next day. That evening patrols had to cook meals over an open fire, using a grill, dutch oven, or foil. One patrol even made a Beef Wellington! YUM!
Campfire was particularly memorable with several new skits and Austen’s debut comedy show. All in all it was a great weekend filled with many challenges and fun activities.
