TROOP 617 POWAY

SCOUT TROOP 617 WELCOMES YOU TO JOIN US AS WE CAMP, HIKE, EXPLORE, LEARN OUTDOOR SKILLS AND GROW TO MANHOOD!

Friday, July 23, 2010

A COUPLE MORE...

And after masterfully executing the Flying Squirrel and stealing the show w an applause that rocked the island, he gives a victory pose!

Palmer tries to make a "floatie" out of a pair of jeans...

Just a bit more air and it will work!

In goes the sand filled bottle, down to the bottom of the bay...

And in jumps Justin to retrieve it from the bottom of the bay!

Ranger Joe and his Buddy had to go dumpster diving to recover a tossed snorkel...yuck, the things you'll do for a Scout!

Matt gets the Second Hand Lions Talk from Commissioner Bruce, who has personally donated many of his own historical items to the Emerald Bay Staff Auction, Young Two Stripes included.

Preparing Mr Finleys Famous Catalina Chocolate Cherry BOMB for the Cobbler Cookoff!!


Ahhhh, the finished entry drizzled in chocolate for the final irresistible touch.

He didn't know just how dirty cobbler prep is!

Ranger Joe poses as Aquaman at the opening of Aquacade!

The next sequence of sand castle pics are out of order.

Palmer makes sure it looks like his dad...

Everyone is involved in the planning and placement and arguing...

Palmer n Zach work on the Sphynx

Matt n Cody perfect the Pyramid

Cody n Zach supply the sand for the opening contest, Sand Sculptures - These pics are backwards!

Justin was the professional sculpture of the bunch, and they all pose w their finished masterpiece!
Jordan bravely steps in as Acting Scoutmaster for the belly flop contest... and really got into character!

Message to Garcia...Matt n Palmer get a message to carry by canoe to....


to Zach in a kayak....



Who carries it to Justin, who swims it over to.....

Cody, who runs it into camp and back to narrowly beat that guy!!! GO TEAM!!

Palmer and dad practice the penguin, but can't keep a straight face...

Now THAT looks sharp!



The Catalina Cherry Tree is not only native to the Island, but also exclusive to the island. The Catalina Cherry is a favorite of local foxes, tho w its large pit and thin layer of meat, its not too popular w humans. Rumor has it the bitter tasting fruit may send ur bowels into overdrive.

In spite of this infamous reputation, Mr Palmer has chosen the name for his special dutch oven cobler entry in Fridays contest.

B watching the blog for photos and the results!

UPDATES FOR THE 22ND AND 23RD!!!

Our brave warriors arriving home from a drippy night in the beach after War Canoe

Our drippy War Chief, Matt...

Telling drippy stories to the elders

More drippies...

All the drippies celebrate their victory, except Zach who had to drip dry his way to breakfast waiter duty

Staff at ease awaiting morning colors

Cody getting safe for canoeing class

And the unload...

And its up and out...

Cody coaches younger boys in the hoist..

And back to dry dock...perfect execution boys!!

Mr Finley at the potters wheel, wow!


The troop enjoys lunch w Ranger Joooe!!

Off-duty Scoutmaster enjoys a late lunch w Ryan in a tropical setting at Two Harbors before heading home for the week. We will miss him!!!

Jordan shares wisdom and stories about Kindness, as part of the nightly Scout Law teachings, followed by Zach leading the group in prayer before dinner.

After silently stalking their Prey for hours, Preditors Palmer, in red, and Matt, right behind him, attempt to steal an egg from its nest in a final "pounce."


"Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, Tomorrow! Ur always a day away!"

Morning Session comes just a bit too early with the days so full of fun!


Indian Head Rock!




The boys are perfect angels as they wait in the dinner line...they always seem to b the last ones called, so they get a little fidgety! Notice the matching shorts, evidence of the espri de corp of this tight little group.