First Selectman and Greenwich Council welcome new Scout Executive Mike Robertson

Boy Scouts Carve Pumpkins in "Survivor" Themed Camporee

This October Greenwich Boy Scouts partcipated in “Survivor Seton.” This Camporee, based around the television show’s test of survival skills, also tied in themes of the October harvest season. The boys arrived Saturday morning (some camped out Friday night as well). Upon arrival they were given the task of devleoping a troop totem. The only stipulation was that the totem had to be carved out of a Pumpkin.  The Pumpkins not only proved a fun activity but also contributed  to the festive fall atmosphere of the event. Throughout the afternoon the Scouts competed in activities such as the Cross-Cut Saw “Walk the Plank”, fire building the white-out tent pitch, and a tomahawk throw.  To “Walk the Plank”, leaders challenged the boys to switch the entire tribes position on a thin bridge. This event tested the boys abilities to work together and also their physical agility.
   The blindfolded tent pitch simulated survival situation under which a patrol must put up their tents in the dark. To complete this event Tribes appointed one sighted leader who verbally instructed the other members of the tribe how to pitch the tent. However, the other members of the tribe were required to wear blindfolds. This event challenged the boys communication and camping skills. During the Tomahawk throw each tribe threw Tomahawks at wooden targets. Scouts were awarded points based on accuracy.  The fire building event tested the Tribe’s ability to work as a team to build a fire and boil an egg as quickly as possible. Tribes were encouraged to try to light the fire with only one match.  The Webelos Woods ran concurrently with the Camporee. Webelos Scouts participate in a shortened program and are then encouraged to walk around with some of their Boy Scout counterparts and observe the activities of the day. The Webelos Dens then spend the rest of the
afternoon and evening with their host troop. The Webelos Woods is designed to help bridge the gap between Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting and ensure a
smooth and comfortable transition into the more advanced and more demanding program of Boy Scouting. Webelos are also required to have an outdoor experience with a Boy Scout Troop to earn the Arrow of Light Award which is the highest rank in Cub Scouting.