By Ian Lee on
12/16/2006
Today, the Mystic Dragons den (Den #2) Webelos went on a 10 mile hike at Chickamauga National Military Park in Fort Oglethorpe, GA with Boy Scout Troop 142 of Tullahoma. We had a great time and the boys all made the hike look easy (when compared to the leaders). The hike was scenic and offered many opportunities to learn about the Civil War and the battle that was fought at Chickamauga. I think everyone would highly recommend this park as a wonderful place to take a day hike.
Our Troop 142 hosts were very courteous and kind and were perfect examples of Boy Scouts. We thank them for a wonderful day of adventure and education.
More pictures from the day can be found here.
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By Ian Lee on
12/9/2006
Today, the Pack performed maintenance on two historic cemetaries on the Arnold Air Force Base (aka AEDC) properties. The two cemetaries were those of the Hickerson and Anderson families. The project included picking up trash, fallen limbs, and raking leaves from the areas. Photos and tombstone rubbings were also taken as documentation for historical geneological purposes. This was a great opportunity for the Scouts to learn the importance of conserving historical sites while performing a selfless deed. Thirty-three people gave up their Saturday morning to make this project a phenominal success.
L. William Hickerson Cemetary (before)
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By Ian Lee on
10/7/2006
Today, the 2nd year Webelos went camping with Tullahoma Boy Scout Troop 158 at the property of Asst. Scoutmaster Gary Fergus. We had a wonderful time! Under the direction of the Boy Scouts, the Webelos erected a teepee which they later slept in. They then learned to tie the two half hitches knot and the tautline hitch knot. Then they erected a WWII pup tent using just rope and the knots they learned.
After a few short games with the older Scouts, they learned to use a bow saw and each pair of boys cut a slab from a downed tree. I think they have a renewed respect for the early pioneers!
The boys then took a quick lesson in shooting an air rifle and then participated in a biathlon event where they fired the air rifle at a target, ran about 1/4 mile, and then fired 5 more shots while their heart rate was elevated. They'll all make fine snipers some day if called upon.
In the evening, we built a campfire...
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By Ian Lee on
9/30/2006
Today, the Den #2 Webelos went to Old Stone Fort State Park for a picnic and a hike. We cooked chili cheese hotdogs on the park BBQ grills and sang songs and then went to the rangers station. There was a slight mishap here when the Scoutmaster locked his keys in his truck (he said the wind blew his truck door closed....sure! :) But, with the help of a resourceful and large muscle challenged Tiger Cub we were able to recover and move on. We then took a three mile hike around the perimeter of the park and observed trees, plants, and animals along the way. The weather was perfect. Everyone had a great time and learned plenty doing it. After the hike Ranger Ward Weems gave us a little history of the area and demonstrated his traditional blow gun and grills. Very neat!We also took the opportunity to announce the assignment of Denner and Assistant Denner leadership positions to our first holders of these positions. What a help these guys were in coordinating the boys and helping the leaders out. Thanks guys!...
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By Ian Lee on
9/19/2006
Today, the Den #2 Webelos visited a Habitat for Humanity construction site in order to complete some of their Engineer Activity Pin achievements. Mr. Watts described the process involved in planning and constructing a home and Mr. Baxter taught us about electrical circuits and power generation. And I think the lesson that the Scouts will remember the most is "Don't eat the dirt!".
In a future meeting we will be building a catapult to complete the pin. I can't wait for that! Who wants to be tossed over the castle wall first?
Click here to see more pictures from the event.
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