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White Water Canoeing

Around 10 at night, we arrived at the campground on the Hiawassee River. It was dark, and we still had to set up out tents. Our troop had a small area of land to put all the tents on. We set up our tents, then we went on a journey to find the water and bathrooms. The first person we asked pointed down the road to a bathhouse. He said there was water there too. It was about a quarter mile walk to the bathhouse. We filled up the water bucket, and headed back. When we arrived back at our site, we noticed a few Porta-Jon’s right next to us. We walked over, and there was a water faucet sticking out of the ground. A few minutes later we were in our tent ready to go to sleep.

We awoke the next morning ready to start the trip. The people teaching the school called us over and put us into groups. They went over instructions, and we drove to our destination. We put our canoes in the water and paddled around where the water wasn’t very fast. We learned some maneuvers, and paddled back to shore for lunch. After lunch, we paddled down stream all the way to our campsite. Along the way we went over small rapids, but the next day’s would be even bigger.

When we arrived at our site Mr. Libor, our scout leader, had a variaty of mushrooms for us to eat. My favorite was the chicken mushroom. It tasted exactly like chicken. They called us for dinner, and we were having spaghetti. After dinner we played capture the flag. we rounded up all of the scout troops to play. We divided it up into three teams, and played until dark.

We awoke the next day, and had the same routine until we were on our way up stream. It was a 30 minute drive at the most, and this time we saw what was ahead of us. We put our canoes in the water, and ahead of us were the first big rapids. We handled them pretty smoothly, and were off to a good start. We faced many rapids like it, and I think everyone had fun.

The younger patrol stopping at lunch break.

The end of the rafting trip.

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Tomato Fest!

Come on out and see us at tomato fest!

fundraisers Tomato Fest

Tomato Arts Fest!

Troop 3 has on their RED and is READY for the Tomato Festival. They are back in their prized location at East End Methodist Church with the Kids Fest. Troop 3 has expanded their services to include a large seating area with tables and chairs.

Come have a seat and take a load off while you enjoy some fruit tea, lemonade, snow cones, cotton candy, hotdogs, vegan hot dogs, vegan brats, chips, and bottled water.

All the food is for sale at family friendly prices with proceeds helping to fund the Troop. The tent is well stocked with workers for speedy and friendly service and there are activities planned throughout the day to celebrate the community.

Schedule of Troop 3 Festivities – Please join the fun!

Mist the Tomato Runners!!!!
Kids Fun Run at 7:00 a.m.
5 K at 7:30

Bring your MIST sprayers to the Troop 3 location at East End Methodist Church and cheer the runners on with a gentle mist of support. Bring your own MISTER – NO water guns or squirt bottles – MISTING ONLY – or purchase a mist bottle from the Troop (while supplies last)
Bottled water will also be available for purchase during the race to refill your mister or for a cooling drink.

Cheer on the 2nd line Parade
9:00 a.m.

Come toss beads with Troop 3 as we cheer on the parade. Enjoy seeing the parade from our great location. Bring your own beads although there may also be beads there to share.

Troop Concessions

10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Hot dogs, vegan brats, vegan dogs, bottled water, fruit tea, lemonade, chips, snow-cones, and cotton candy. Family Friendly Prices. Tables and chairs. Speedy Service

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Wave Pool 25 Mile Biking Trip

Post author By admin_xnrdk3
Post date July 16, 2013
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We departed on a Beautiful Saturday morning, only five riders willing to go the full twenty-five miles. The first quarter of the trip went smoothly, no bike problems and a fast pace. However, when we hit the wave pool we lost a rider due to an unusual sickness. The trip continued on only with for riders to Kohls but the river had flooded the path.After a slight detour we were back on path and on our way. We went through the rolling hills and finally made it to the turnaround point, the dam.

The way back to the wave pool was buttery and trouble free, except for a broken chain that slowed us down a bit.

We quickly got back to make up some time and had a great time at the wave pool. Overall this was a great trip and I am already looking forward to next year.

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Boxwell 2013 Summer Camp

This year at Boxwell we had a lot of fun going to classes and finishing our merit badges. Some of the classes were lifesaving, motor boating, and green bar. We cleaned up the graveyard at the camp, which Luke’s ancestors were buried. Every day we went to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During Breakfast we had flag raising, and during dinner we had flag lowering. We loved playing games at camp, and going to the trading post for ice cream and icees. Every day we had to build a camp gadget. A camp gadget is something that you make that is helpful that includes lashings. Every day we have to make one camp gadget, and we get points for how good it is. On the last day we packed up and went to a campfire ceremony. After the campfire we went home wanting to come again next year.

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Current River High Adventure Part 2

Post author By admin_xnrdk3
Post date June 29, 2013
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The next few days we woke up early to go canoeing. There was a chance of storms throughout the week, so we camped at the campground instead of on the river. The first day we canoed 7 miles, the second day 16 miles, and the third day 26 miles. There were a few capsizes, but no one was hurt. We saw cave springs again but this time we paddled our canoes inside of it. We also saw a nice size waterfall, but we didn’t have time to go and check it out. By the end we were all tired and ready to go home. We had completed 50 miles.

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Current River High Adventure Part 1

Post author By admin_xnrdk3
Post date June 28, 2013
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We were at the church early on Saturday morning loading our gear into the cars. We took a picture of the group right before we left. The car ride wasn’t very fun, and when we stopped for gas a lot of people had money, but it was in the trailer. We had lunch at historic rest stop, and the let us eat on the front porch. It was raining at the time, and we left as soon as we cleaned up.

We made one stop after lunch at a gas station, but besides that we were driving the whole time. We passed over many rivers including the Ohio, Mississippi, and the Tennessee. When we arrived it was still bright outside. We set up our tents and prepared dinner. Then we went to bed.

We woke up early that morning to find out we weren’t going canoeing that day, because the water was to high. Instead we went to a waterfall full of fish. Most people played with the hacky sack while other people fished. We had lunch their, and stayed for about 4 hours.

Then, we went back and had dinner. That night we played fireball. Everyone stands in a circle and throws the ball to each other. If you don’t catch it you’re out. At 10 o’clock we went to bed.

The next morning we woke up and we didn’t go canoeing again, because the water was too high. That day we decided to go to Devils Well. You walk down a long stairway and you you see a gate. We push a light switch button, but nothing happened. We pressed it again, but this time we looked around and below us was an under ground lake with a little waterfall. We hiked the trail at the entrance and found a lot of mushrooms, and crossed many creeks. We saw cave springs and very interesting wild flowers. When we finished the hike we had lunch and fished at the pond in front of Devils Well. We went back to camp and had dinner. After dinner we had a campfire ceremony and went to bed.

Boxwell

Canoeing at Boxwell

We arrived at the parking lot early Saturday morning hoping to go to Grimes Canoe Base. We were about to leave when Mr. Libor told us we were going to Boxwell to canoe, because of all the rain we were having. So, we set off to the lake on that cold wet morning hoping it would stop raining.

We arrived at Boxwell, but even though it was still raining, we put the canoes into the water. We started our float, but barely made it anywhere because our hands were so cold. I don’t think we went a mile before we stopped and climbed out of the water. We walked back to the cars and had our soggy lunch. We decided not to go back into the canoes partially because most of us couldn’t hold three fingers into the air.

The coldest scouts went to the cars to warm up, while the less cold scouts went to pull the canoes out of the water. Eventually, we were all in the cars and headed to the showers. Apparently, the showers were cold, so we dried off and changed. We then headed home, without even spending the night.

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Climbing, Rappelling, and Hiking at Stone Door

Post author By admin_xnrdk3
Post date April 8, 2013
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We set off Friday, exited to go to stone door. When we got there we walked a 1/4 mile to the 3 campsites.(Otters, Bucks, and new patrol) Then we set up and went to sleep. The next day we were looking forward to climbing and rappelling. We got to the area where we were climbing and David explained how to put the harnesses on correctly. Half the group went rappelling while the other group climbed. We rappelled off of a 175 ft wall. It took a lot of guts to rappel off of it. Once every one was finished we switched. Climbing was very difficult. Only a few made it to the top. I think everyone had a great time climbing and rappelling.

We headed back to camp for dinner. The bucks had no propane in their propane tank, so we had a combined meal. I felt sick before the fire ceremony, so you have to ask someone else how that went. The next day we set out on a 10 mile hike. We saw some really cool waterfalls and rock formations. By the end we were out of water and ready to get back home.

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Bucks Shiloh Military Trails March

Post author By admin_xnrdk3
Post date March 18, 2013
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On the eve of March 8, we prepared to embark on an epic adventure to uncharted territory: the Shiloh Military trails in West Tennessee.

With high hopes, we arrived late that night at our campsite. Those hopes were brought down when we discovered we had forgotten our water cooler. However, we weren’t going to let that stop us. We mustered on through the night and a good breakfast of Scout McMuffins. Then, there came the rising action of the day. We reached the trail, and prepared to set out.

We later discovered that the maps and instructions we were provided were pretty much garbage. We once again mustered through and made it to lunch. We had us some good sandwiches before setting back to the trail. Then, things started to get hairy. We encountered several obstacles, such as us scouts getting lazy and an impossible to find question. Late in the afternoon, we faced a question. We could either finish the hike, or go ahead and go back to the campsite. Several advocates led the fight to continue the hike, which we did. At the end of the hike, however, due to the horrible directions and map, we counted five extra miles. We made an executive decision to do an extra mile and reward a few scouts with the coveted 20-miler and the others with two tens.

We arrived back at our campsite late, ate a chicken dinner and s’mores, and then hit the hay. The next day was more leisurely. We woke up, and while the cooks made pancakes for a while, the rest of us played soccer or did some advancement. We finally broke camp, packed up our stuff, and headed home, hitting up some geocaches along the way. Those were alright, but it would soon be time for the moment everyone was waiting for, the promised delicious pie.

No one was disappointed. Afterwards, we finished up the trip and made it home. All in all, it was a good trip, and we all learned things(both in knowledge and in lessons.)This is definitely a considerable trip for the future.

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