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Boys learn scouting skills in summer camp
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Posted on Jul 01 2011
Some 50 scouts are participating in the 2011 Cub Scout Day Camp and Boy Scout Summer Camp program of the CNMI Boy Scouts of America.
Cal Reyes, island director, said these scouts come from Troop 910 from Tanapag, Troop 911 of the Salvation Army, Troop 912 from San Roque, Troop 913 from Chalan Laulau, Troop 917 from Oleai, and Troop 919 from Kagman.
Reyes said cub scouts of Pack 908 from Koblerville were also expected to participate yesterday.
The camp program, Reyes said, began on Monday and offers various learning activities such as knot tying for new scouts, sing along for cub scouts, wood carving lessons from Tony Piailug, and a presentation from Alvin Pangelinan of the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Scouts will also learn how to build a marshmallow gun from Training chair Ken Esplin of Troop 913 and learn about archery from Membership chair Mark Burmingham.
Reyes said the program also involves the scouts’ participation in two community service projects, which include clearing Wing Beach and putting up the Banaderu Trail signage at Suicide Cliff.
“We’re very pleased to have organized this 2011 Cub Scout Day Camp and Boy Scout Summer Camp program,” he told Saipan Tribune.
According to Reyes, most of their participants are joining the camp for the first time.
“This is the first outdoor experience for most of them,” he said. “It provides them with opportunities to have fun outdoor, make new friends, and learn about the ideals of boy scouting.”
Jay Britt of Troop 910 has been joining the summer camp for several years now. “I like it because it’s fun. It helps you become close to the wild and learn survival skills,” said Britt, 16.
Although the camp will culminate today, Reyes said they held the recognition ceremony and award presentation last night, followed by a barbecue with parents, scouts, and all unit leaders.
