Survived the Rain for the Fall Campout

Who says you can't have fun in the rain? Pack 451 got out our boots, rain coats, and ponchos and had a good time at the fall campout at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta. This year we are learning to live by the Leave No Trace principle by reducing the amount of disposable plates and cups we consume during camp. Scouts were encouraged to bring a mess kit with reusable dishes which they then learned to wash after meals. Believe it or not, there was an actual argument about who would GET to wash the dishes at camp. We will see if this excitement carries over from camp to doing the dishes back home. Special thanks to the staff at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta for monitoring the weather and keeping us informed as well as providing contingency plans in case severe weather hit.

Pack 451 Takes on the Hike Lake County Challenge

Scouts who like to hike started the Hike Lake County Challenge today. (https://www.lcfpd.org/hlc-2019/) Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated Hike Lake County trails. Complete just seven of the hikes between August 15 and November 30, and Scouts earn a prize.  Scouts who complete the challenge the first year will earn a hiking stick and commemorative shield.  Scouts returning to the challenge for a consecutive year will earn an additional shield for their hiking stick. Many hikes are under 2 miles which should take about 1 hour to complete.