Thunderbase – April 2014

We had a staggered entrance since Andrea and I were on staff, the troop arrival and then others came later due to band etc. But we were all there by 7:30ish. 27 people between the Troop and Crew this weekend.

Like to take a second and say it was a pleasure to host Cub Scouts from Pack 326 who camped with us this weekend.

Setup was quick, well for the kids anyway. The boys and girls (Crew) were pleasantly surprised to see tents all up. Andrea and I had been there since noon and got over zealous and put them all up. We thought with the limited space we had to share with all other Tri-Creek troops / packs / crews if we just got them up early, our space would be defined.

Up early to get ready to enjoy what Thunderbase would have to offer. Once up, we cooked and sat down to enjoy breakfast. Then off to explore Thunderbase. The scouts enjoyed bounce houses, zip lines, climbing walls, Shotgun Shooting, BB gun, Tomahawk Throwing, Scout shop, Trading Post, Scouting Heritage Displays, World Scouting Displays including uniforms from all over the world and much much more.

We took a short break midday for a quick lunch and rest then back to it.

As the day’s activities came to a close it was back to camp to prepare dinner. The boys enjoyed pasta. A little break and then off to the closing ceremony. I heard some interesting comments regarding the cover band for the evening. But hey, for a scouting event, you can’t always have the best. It ended with a nice Firework display.

Then back to camp, crackerbarrel of some Cheese Puffs and Cheese It’s (I know, so nutritious) and off to bed.

Up again for a quick breakfast and pack followed by some Frisbee time.

All and all I think it was another successful weekend for Troop 279.