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Pre-Camporee 2006

This year we were part of the first annual combined Troop Pre-Camporee held at Oxbow Park near Gresham. We participated in games and fun with Troop 606, Troop 474, Troop 220, and ourselves (Troop 542).

Our campsite...wow was it cold in the morning.

Opening flag and ceremony for Pre-Camporee.

Let the games begin.

The Pointy Objects Patrol (from the left: Ian, Bobby, Stephen, Josh, Sam)

The Pointy Objects: at the spider wall. The object is to get your patrol members through the wall to the other side without using the same hole twice.

The Pointy Objects: performing the nail drive race. Each scout only gets one hit and then has to tag in the next scout. The timed race continues until 5 nails are driven home.

The Pointy Objects: performing the fire building activity. The object is to build a fire, fill the container on opposite the fire with water to raise the fire into position to burn the string and raise your flag. This was a timed event.

The Black Raven Patrol (from the left: Bryan, Nollen, Justin, Matt)

The Black Raven's: running the knot race. The object is to tie yourselves together using a specific knot and then run as a unit 150 feet to the finish line. This patrol held the 3rd fastest time in the event.

The Black Raven's: at the spider wall.

The Black Raven's: performing the tomahawk throw. The object is to get the axe to stick in the end of the log. Simple...right?

The Black Raven's: Based on their performance in the games and their positive spirit throughout the day, they were awarded Top Patrol for the intermediate patrols.

Congratulations Black Ravens!

The Jolt Patrol (Mack - not pictured, Nick, Jack, Kevin)

The Jolts at the spider wall.

The Jolts: Mack and Nick at the tomahawk throw.

Young scouts preparing a delicious dinner...boy was that chicken and rice a 5 star meal.

Master chef at his best.

A nice peaceful lunch before we went home. I'm sure everyone will sleep well tonight.

Thanks for a fantastic
Pre-Camporee!

Be sure to checkout how Crew 542 did at the event.

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