Front row (from left) Ryan Canan, Adam Bugaski, Cole Macken, and Marcus BenderBack Row Dawn Canan, Asst. Scoutmaster Bill Canan, Asst. Scoutmaster Sean Grubb.
Not pictured: Scoutmaster Paul Hirsch Sr.
St Paul Boy Scout Troop 81 returned to summer camp after a 13-year absence. The four new Scouts of the troop attended their first of many summer camp programs. They camped at Camp Manatoc, in Peninsula, for an entire week.
The four Troop 81 Scouts participated in the first- year program called “Trailblazers”, and they excelled. They completed many requirements for the Second and First Class ranks and they earned their first merit badge, leatherworking. They learned first aid, knife safety, fire building and fire safety, camping and cooking safety, and water rescue.
They also visited the archery range, rifle range, climbing tower, Scout craft, pool, lakefront, and hiked many of the trails. The four Scouts made many new friends from Troop 304 out of Springfield Township., whose Scouts and leaders adopted the kids as one of their own.
They enjoyed having meals in the newly renovated and historic dining hall. They learned many new songs and skits.
The high point of the week for them was winning the retreat banner that is given to the troop that demonstrates proper Scout dress and marching skills during the closing ceremonies for the day. Only five are given during the week and there were twenty five troops vying to win this.
Assistant Scoutmaster Sean Grubb also participated in a water craft safety course where he learned how to use a rowboat, and canoe properly. He also learned how to use the boats for water rescues and is looking forward to future boating trips with the Scouts.
The four Scouts from Troop 81 were very impressive and are already planning the courses that they can take at next year’s summer camp program.
[Story and photos provided by : Bill Canan]
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