Camp Workcoeman Paddle and Camping Trip - May 2013

Troop 8 went to Camp Workcoeman this weekend to get some canoe paddling practice in, see the camp - remember this is where we're going to summer camp - and to have a good time just hanging out in the woods!  Even though it was a shortened weekend (only 1 night), we had an awesome time paddling the lake, playing some games, taking a hiking tour of the camp, and cooking some fantastic food!   We also helped out the camp by performing a service project - we helped move about a dozen floating dock segments into the water - they each weighed about 10,000 lbs!!  Good job boys!!

Scouts who attended were:  Chase A., Jon T, Evan S., Seth-Adam G., Matt C., Noah G., Phillip W., and Greg W.  Thanks to the leaders who attended:  Mr. Arnold, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Terry, and Mr. Wentworth!

Here are some pictures from a great weekend.  Click on the photos to see full size.  Enjoy!

Philip and Noah Ready to go!

Mr. Arnold the younger just chillin'

One, two, three. LIFT!

...a little more to the left....

Ok boys, Last One!  Now Heave!!

A well deserved rest.

Fearless and strong leaders!

Troop 8 posing for the next U2 album cover!

I'm going to stand here.  Yep, just stand here. Nope, not doing anything. Just standing.

Spinning around with your eyes closed is hard.

Eyes closed trying to hear the "Ninjas" creeping up on them.

Chase, Philip and Greg

Matt, Noah, Jon

Evan and Seth-Adam

Mr. Terry, I think they're going to hit us!!!

They're getting closer!

Nice form there Seth-Adam.

Paddle harder, it's getting windy!

With Philip in the bow, and Mr. Arnold in the stern the leak above the water line wouldn't actually leak!

Hey, this is fun!!!!

Canoeing on Lake Pocotopaug

At last week's Troop Meeting, the Scouts practiced canoeing on Lake Pocotopaug getting ready for our upcoming float trip.  Here are some pictures from that meeting.  Enjoy.  Mr. Terry