By Matthew S
It’s that exciting time of year again—camporee time! This year’s camporee was filled with action, so let’s dive right in! Our scouts arrived at the Boulder Creek Scout Reserve on Friday, April 27th, where they set up camp in eager anticipation of the weekend’s competitions. While the scouts were busy establishing their campsite, our outing SPL and ASPL attended a camp-wide meeting for SPLs and Scoutmasters to help plan for the events ahead.
Bright and early the next morning, the scouts enjoyed a hearty breakfast before gathering for the campwide flag ceremony. After flags, they split into competition patrols and kicked off a variety of activities, including orienteering, tomahawk throwing, and tackling the giant clove hitch, among others. Throughout the day, the sounds of enthusiasm echoed through the camp, with Troop 42’s patrols leading the charge in spirited yells that sparked friendly replies from other patrols.
As lunchtime rolled around, light rain began to fall, but that didn’t dampen our spirits. Everyone continued to compete and cheer on fellow troops, enjoying every moment of the day. After a full day of rallies and light-hearted competition, we gathered for dinner before heading to the evening flag ceremony. Later, we enjoyed a lively campfire where we showcased and watched various skits.
The following morning started with breakfast and packing up our camp, preparing for the morning flag ceremony. When the time came to announce the awards, excitement filled the air—we not only secured the Spirit Award, but we also took home the Best Overall award!
Once everything was packed up, we donned our work gloves to pitch in with a service project for the camp. After finishing our work, we headed home, exhausted but thrilled from a weekend of fun and camaraderie. This outing was a blast, and we can hardly wait for the next camporee. The organizers truly outdid themselves, and we are incredibly grateful for the effort they put into making this event one of our favorites each year!