This summer we had 32 scouts from Troop 242 B and Troop 242 G went to summer camp at Cherokee Scout Reservation. We had lots of fun at Camp Cherokee while we worked on merit badges, swam at the waterfront, and played games. We had two great campfires, a flag retirement ceremony with Troop 500, and on Friday night we had a troop campfire that was hosted by Maximus with lots of skits. Thanks to all the adult leaders and families that made it possible for the troop to attend summer camp.

Evan #2 – “My time at summer camp was awesome. The best parts were, the hike at the end of the week at F.R.O.G.S. (Fundamental Requirements Of Good
Scouting), swimming in Catfish, and the twilight activities. At the end of the hike, you get Peach Cobbler, Cherry Cobbler and some icecream. If you sign up for Catfish you get to swim in the lukewarm water of the lake. It is very refreshing to get into partially cold water after a long walk to the lake in 90 degree weather. The twilight activities were really fun. There is Gaga Ball, and at the waterfront there is either the Blob or the Glacier. One night there was Tomahawk throwing and Musket shooting. If you sleep in an adirondack (a wooden cabin with a tin roof and 2 bunks), you get a lot of protection from the rain, and have a lot of spiders in them. I think you should go to summer camp because you’ll have a lot of fun and appreciate your bed a whole lot more.”

Brian – “This summer camp far surpassed my expectations and was very impressive. They offered many programs I’ve never seen anywhere else before and were taught by kind and helpful people. Besides classes they also had various activities to do in free time leading to plenty of fun opportunities. Finally all the facilities are well kept, the food was pretty good, and the cabins we stayed in were very nice. They left us plenty of room versus a tent and the bunks were more comfortable than cots. All in all I’d recommend that Troop 242 attend this camp again and anyone who didn’t go this year attend the following visit.”

Emma – “Summer Camp is a great experience that I think every scout should experience in their scouting life. Even if you are busy with merit badges for a good amount of your day you still have the opportunity to relax and have fun with friends after hard work through out your day. While I did a merit badge that required some night hours as well, not everyone does, I didn’t have a lot of time to do the twilight activities. While at summer camp I made friends with staff and other participants and I won’t be able to forget those bonds. For my hiking merit badge we went out and did a hike, even if I got stung by ground hornets and almost lost my shoe, it was so fun with the different personalities the people in my class had.”