Four Webelos from Pack 120 had the opportunity to join Odessa Boy Scout Troop 120 for their Fall District Camporee at the Odessa Reservoir the weekend of September 15-16, 2002.

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They camped out Friday night through Sunday morning, through a Saturday of persistent rain and a beautiful, sunshine-filled Sunday morning with outdoor church services and American Flag Retirement ceremony by the lake.

The boys had the opportunity to learn and practice outdoor skills in fun events:

ViewThe Big Muddy Earthquake
Using materials provided, build a shelter that can stand a ground shaking experience.

Noah's River
Using materials provided, safely and quickly cross all scouts and supplies to the other side of the river.view

Mrs. Oleary's Fire
Build a fire and burn string to extinguish fire by dropping water balloon on it.

Grant has been camping again
Grant has been camping and is stuck. Safely lower him down an embankment.view

The Scoutmaster's cell phone quit
Send and receive instructions to members of patrol using the Semaphore Flag signaling system.

viewCampfire & Cracker Barrel was interrupted by an explosion and a
 surprise challenge event:
Emergency! A plane has gone down in the woods, the pilot ejected and was injured in the crash and needs to be located and transported back to camp!

Camporee closed with a Sunday morning service by the lake, presentation of awards, and dismissal.

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Up • Saturday Morning • Retiring an American Flag • The Big Muddy Earthquake • Mrs. Oleary's Fire • Grant's Gone Camping • Semaphore Flag Signaling • Campfire • Plane's Gone Down! • Sunday Worship


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