Webelos Woods

On January 20th, Nate had his first Scouts camping trip without a parent! He was VERY excited because he got a brand new *thermal* sleeping bag, back pack, and a tent for Christmas.

This was a new Scouting trip, called Webelos Woods, and it was a bit unorganized. So, two days before the campout, we were told the boys would not be sleeping in tents. (Instead, they'd be in the mess hall on cots. Lame!) So, the night before Nate left, he requested a sleepover in the living room with his new tent. And his sister, of course :)

They loved it!

 Greg dropped Nate off Saturday morning the weather was gorgeous! So in another last minute change of plans, they decided to let the kids camp in tents. The leaders had a few extras with them so the boys buddied up and assembled them in the field.

 Nate's group finished first! The leaders were instructed to be hands-off this weekend, and instead, the older Boy Scouts were to take the lead and help the boys if need be. 

 After camp was set up, they had a series of 6 stations to go through....some were play, some were educational. Of course, GaGa Ball was the favorite!

GaGa Ball is like enclosed dodgeball, but the ball has to stay on the ground.

 They had an Ecology station, First Aid lesson, Outdoor Cooking Tips, Human Foosball (fun!), and Knots & Rope Care.

 *AND* the boys cooked their own dinner! They assembled foil packets - I called these HoBo Packets when I was a kid - and Nate said it turned out pretty well. There was a hamburger patty, potatoes, and veggies all in there. Yum! And one of the leaders made a cobbler as well.

 Nate's den with their two Boy Scout leaders (on the ends)

The next morning, they packed up camp and headed out after breakfast. Nate came home *very* tired (as his two tent-mates like to talk late into the night!), but he had an amazing time and can't wait to do it again. I'm so proud of him for branching out this year and trying something new.