Smithville Boy Scout Troop 347, sponsored by the Smithville Rotary Club and First United Methodist Church Smithville, spent July 8th – 13th at Boxwell Scout Reservation, Camp Craig, near Gallatin. Scouts attending and courses taken include:
Tyree Cripps:
Environmental Science*, Photography, Space Exploration, Leatherworking, Woodcarving
James Mathis:
Indian Lore, Personal Fitness*, Chess, Rifle Shoot
Jim Sherwood:
Personal Fitness*, Chess, Rifle Shoot; winner of the “Chess Master” Award, 1st place in the camp-wide chess tournament
Nate Sherwood:
Indian Lore, Fish & Wildlife Management, Chess, Rifle Shoot
Will Stephens:
Geology, Fish & Wildlife Management, First Aid*, Space Exploration, Leatherworking, Woodcarving
*denotes Eagle required merit badge
There are a few outstanding requirements for some boys and some badges, such as Personal Fitness requires documenting 3 months of exercise and the improvements and First Aid requires the scout put together a first aid kit for their home.
Adult Leadership during camp: Jen Sherwood, Will Sherwood and Walt Stock.
Boys 11 years of age and up are welcome and encouraged to join Troop 347. There is a full schedule of camping, canoeing and high adventure scheduled for the 2012 – 2013 year. Call 615 597 2321 for more information.
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