Cat Herding

So we just completed another succesful weekend of cat herding, otherwise known as Cub Scout Camp. I suppose that's not nearly as acurate a moniker as it was at the first camp in September. We had 27 young cubs at that one. If any of you have ever attempted to herd cats then you'll know what I mean.

Anyway, at this weekends campout we only had 13 Cubs and we were staying at the cabin. A small group and familiar surroundings, this was going to be easy. Akela had spent some considerable time working out a schedule for the weekend that we promptly threw away Friday night right off the start due to some unforseen circumstances. Adapt and overcome!

Surprisingly, for the first weekend of April there was still a foot and a half of snow on the trail up to the cabin. Considering the amount of gear we needed to pack in walking it all up was not an option I was ready to entertain. I went home and loaded up a snowmobile and a calf bed as quick as I could. It took close to 2 hours to run all the gear in but it was still better than the alternatives. One of the camp parent helpers lined up a bobcat with a snow blade to come plow out the trail and by 11:00 Saturday it was drivable.

Saturday was a hugely successful day with lots of badge work being covered off and kids enjoying themselves outside.

Saturday night and Sunday were just for the sixers, seconders and Kym's (Scout Helpers). Supper consisted of pizza cooked on an open fire, and roasted bananna boats. The Kym's told Scouting stories around the fire that held the Cubs interest very well. By 10:00 everyone was ready to turn in.

Sunday we did a pioneering project so the Cubs could learn a bit about lashing. We built and erected, by hand, a 45' high flagpole structure. It truly was a marvel and the kids were pretty excited to see it standing with the World Scouting Flag flying proudly for the whole town to see.

After that it was time to packup and go home. Once at home and the truck was unpacked the half hour shower felt great.

The kids have come a long way since that first camp in September. It's great to see the change in them. Perhaps it's not at all like herding cats anymore.

Race to Witch Mountain

So we took the kids to see 'Race to Witch Mountain' last night. For any of you old enough to remember the first two Witch Mountain movies I don't think you would be disappointed with this one. I thought it was a fun movie and the kids all liked it as well. Due to spring break we were able to go on Cheapskate Tuesday so it was also very economical for the six of us to go.

I give it high marks and recommend it for family viewing.