Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Scout Camp Was a Blast

Scott Stokes, Thomas Larson, Brandon Schnaubelt, Asher Milner, Shane Simkins and a few of Mat Chappell’s grandsons were among the 11-13 year old Boy Scouts of the B7 Ward’s Troop 813 who enjoyed four days at Camp Thunder Ridge (June 22 – 26).  High on a mountain top, about 3 miles from Brian Head, they escaped from the heat, practiced their skills and earned merit badges at Camp Thunder Ridge.  At around 9600 feet in elevation the weather was fabulous with not a drop of rain.

The younger boys learned knot tying, tote and chip (knife skills), fire building and progressed in rank advancements to first class. The older boys participated in the requirements for merit badges including environmental science, geology, weather, cooking, camping, astronomy, wood working, leather working and more. The boys also enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, cooking, C.O.P.E. course (ropes), knife throwing, horseshoes, and generally had lots of fun.

The boys and leaders also took time out of their busy schedule to work on, and earn, a special camp award called the Liahona Compass Award. The award was earned by identifying how decisions we make today impart our future and how service plays a role in our lives.

The Boys Scouts had a wonderful time. A special thanks to Mathew Chappell and Aaron Larson for their time and leadership and a very big thank you to all the members of the B7 Ward for supporting the flag program which helps fund scouting programs and such camps as Thunder Ridge.

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