Cub Scout Parent and Pal Weekend Camping

In 2012's Revenge, “Uncle Sam Strikes Back: An Extreme WWII Mystery Dinner Theater”, over 70 venturers plus adult advisors from all over the area joined us at Goose Pond Scout Reservation for a fun filled weekend of high adventure and fellowship!

The Weekend kicked off with a round robin of program sessions, with events spanning from a commander’s challenge, to enigma code breaking, to blacksmithing, and much, much more. The first part of the round robin lasted from 9pm straight to 4:30am Saturday Morning, when all of the participants gathered outside the dining hall for an early morning tug- of- war tournament. The second half of the round robin, like the first, was also packed with super cool events like a wilderness survival training session, lead soldier molding, and much more. 

 

The round robin lasted until 10:30 am, when the Venturers gathered in the parade field for morning colors, and some all- play games like barrel tag, dodge ball, among others. The all play session was followed by a delicious lunch and then an open area of programs all around the camp. The open area included 5 main events between which the participants were free to come and go: Era firearms shooting sports, archery, kayak polo, Judo self- defense sessions, and COPE.

Following the open area, crews gathered with their self- made cardboard boats to race in the Card Board Regatta. Venturers jumped into their makeshift water craft and raced into the icy waters of Goose Pond for the 1^st place prize. Some sank, many floated, but only one made it all the way back to the gold! A fun time was had by all!

The apex of the weekend was surely the WWII mystery dinner theater put on by members of the VOA. Complete with costumes, props, and a dance number, the VOA members wowed and thrilled the audience with a true display of showmanship for all in attendance while enjoying a great dinner all at the same time. Following the dinner theater was a high energy game of ultimate Frisbee. After that, the Venturers finally settled down to movies and a cracker barrel.

Sunday morning had a more somber tone. A great breakfast, scouts own service, and closing assembly proved to be a great way to end an even better weekend.

2012 was great, but 2013 is sure to be even better! You and your crew are encouraged to come and join us on the weekend of September 27, 28, 29 at Goose Pond Scout Reservation for the 2013 Insomniacs Revenge, “Out of the Darkness and Into the Night: Missions Impossible 2013!” IT is sure to be a weekend full of fun, action and adventure. See you there!