We had eight scouts and three adult leaders participating in Camp Read this summer from July 18-24. The troop stayed at the Waubeeka camp within the Camp Read Scout Reservation, which means that we stayed in a platform tent campsite and cooked our own meals on camp stoves.
Despite the rainy weather challenges early in the week and the fact that this was the first time at camp for more than half the scouts, we all had a great time, learned a lot, and earned lots of merit badges.
Plans for next year were already being discussed as we dismantled the campsite on Saturday morning, and everyone agreed that they want to return next year and stay in our new campsite, Sunrise, which is now booked for 2022. Come join us!
Last night Jasper Gitlitz became Troop 4's newest Eagle Scout. Jasper has been a Scout since the 1st grade when he joined Cub Scouts and has served the Troop as a Patrol Leader and as our Senior Patrol Leader. Besides serving the Troop, Jasper has given back to Scouting by being a member of the Order of the Arrow and serving as a staff counselor for the Youth Training Program run by the Council.
Congratulations Jasper, we expect great things from you.
