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Shipley Ranch Campout Feb 2020
For the February campout, we went to the Shipley Ranch. The name is no joke. Mr. Shipley himself brought 30 or so boxes of donuts for everyone, so there was way more than anyone could eat. We are very lucky to be invited to his ranch every year. Moving on, there was also lazer tag. A lazer tag company came to the ranch and facilitated a full-blown lazer tag war that was waged under the cover of night. Through all of this, we still did our normal campout duties. There was cooking, cleaning, and the pitching of tents. In the end this campout was balanced and fun, and would not be possible without the generosity of Mr. Shipley.
Bennett P
For the February campout, we went to the Shipley Ranch. The name is no joke. Mr. Shipley himself brought 30 or so boxes of donuts for everyone, so there was way more than anyone could eat. We are very lucky to be invited to his ranch every year. Moving on, there was also lazer tag. A lazer tag company came to the ranch and facilitated a full-blown lazer tag war that was waged under the cover of night. Through all of this, we still did our normal campout duties. There was cooking, cleaning, and the pitching of tents. In the end this campout was balanced and fun, and would not be possible without the generosity of Mr. Shipley.
Bennett P
Stocker Ranch Campout Jan 2020
This campout started out more of the usual, but took a sharp turn later on. And I’m not just talking about the drop in temperature. What the Scouts had to endure to earn the wilderness merit badge was nothing less than commendable. I’m sure that they are happy to know that they have past one of the hardest tribulations that scouting has to offer. However, Wilderness Survival Merit Badge was not the only thing that took place this campout. There was a fire building contest where the goal was to pop kernels in a pan to make popcorn. It was a pleasant surprise to indulge in such a snack. What was not surprising was the quality of the food. I feel that this campout had a large variety of delectable meals that were begging for consumption. One of the most gratifying experiences of Scouting is the contribution to your patrol. When you bite down on that delicious brownie, you can feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that you had a hand in making it. That is one facet of Scouting that never changes.
Bennett P
This campout started out more of the usual, but took a sharp turn later on. And I’m not just talking about the drop in temperature. What the Scouts had to endure to earn the wilderness merit badge was nothing less than commendable. I’m sure that they are happy to know that they have past one of the hardest tribulations that scouting has to offer. However, Wilderness Survival Merit Badge was not the only thing that took place this campout. There was a fire building contest where the goal was to pop kernels in a pan to make popcorn. It was a pleasant surprise to indulge in such a snack. What was not surprising was the quality of the food. I feel that this campout had a large variety of delectable meals that were begging for consumption. One of the most gratifying experiences of Scouting is the contribution to your patrol. When you bite down on that delicious brownie, you can feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that you had a hand in making it. That is one facet of Scouting that never changes.
Bennett P