We arrived Friday night amid hailstones and much rain, and wind. Tents were set up and prepared for later. Canopies were erected and dinner was done Backpacking style. The boys enjoyed the Mountain House meals and passed off a Cooking merit badge requirement.
Newly Sustained (4/4/2015) General Young Men's President Steven W. Owen and his wife, Jane Owen came to speak to us. He talked about his memories of scouting and camping with his father. He talked about Priesthood keys and how Moroni told Joseph to consult his father regarding their "Interviews" of the previous night. He taught us how keys are important to each of the young men and that they need to follow the order of the gospel.
It was interesting to note that about 30 minutes before and after President Owen spoke the weather was calm and very peaceful. It was a beautiful night while we were listening to one of the Lord's newly Annointed servants.
Just after dark the wind's picked up and the rains fell. We quickly retired and spent another night in a sleeping bag (although I don't think many slept). All will need to dry their bags and tents for sure when we get home!
We are glad the Scorpion (11-Year Olds) Patrol joined us! Jacob won 1st AND 2nd place in the Tomahawk throw! Many of the boys enjoyed the bb gun shoot and several enjoyed the climbing wall and rope bridge experiences.
We finished the camp by cleaning up a section of the reservoir so the Dam could be Clean. Service hours are needed for advancements!!
Enjoy pictures:
This is the Dam Church
This is a cool water heater! It came in handy on this camp!
Gathering for Pres. Owen
Pres.& Sis. Owen
The Dam - it really was a Dam Camp
Pres. Owen: "The biggest deer I've ever seen"
The Palmer's and the Owen's
We may have disturbed a few nesting spots...
A cool canvas tent!
No - it wasn't cold... brr....
but we made it to morning!
Learning the steps to creating a rope bridge
Sharp Shooter
good 'hawk throwing!
Now I need to see if I can add the video of Jacob posting his 2nd place performance in the 'hawk!
