Troop3/323 anual crossover outing
This annual outing is used to welcome new scouts into the troop. Held at Bumblebee Ranch, the kids camped in tents or hammocks while the adults had the option to stay in the ranch house for the outing. There were 26 scouts and 32 adults this year. The ranch is huge, equipped with a large field and a pond. The older scouts taught skills classes to the new scout. A group of scouts collected firewood for the big bonfire later that night. As the day progressed, the new scout patrol was created and a patrol leader was elected. The Blue foxes had their first patrol meeting, and soon enough, it was dark out. The crossover ceremony began with a large bonfire being lit, and the new scouts crossing over the rope bridge bridge. The bridge is a very important tradition, and it signifies a new scout crossing from the pack to the troop. This outing was fun for both new scouts, and older ones.
Tags: Anya
This year’s Scouting For Food was a major success
with Troop 3/323 and pack 323 gathering over 2,200 pounds of food!!!
Throughout Saturday, morning Feb 5th, patrols went around the community picking up bags of food. We donated all of the collected food to Mom’s Pantry. They are very appreciative of the food.
Thanks to all the scouts, and adults who participated. Also, give thanks to all the people who donated to Scouting For Food
Tags: Wyatt
This years fun meeting
was helpd at the Troop meeting at Gecko Climbing gym on December 14th. Scouts from both troops challanged themselves on vareous climbing walls and vareous dificulty ratings. Thanks to Mr and Mrs Geer for organizing this event and have a safe and happy holiday season everyone.
Tags: Mr Marcon
The 2021 bike outing was different than past years
due to complications in obtaining a campsite at Mcdowell Mountain Park. Rather than the traditional 2-day event, The PLC opted to hold a single day ride of about 18 miles that started and ended at the Brown Ranch Trailhead. The event offeed challanging trails with many alternative options for riders of all skills. The Troops are looking forward to the 2022 outing and a return to a weekend long event.
Tags: Mr Marcon
2021 participants
Tyler Allred, Houston Hull, Gage Kloft, Colby Schwartz, Mr. Marcon
The Survival Challenge, offered only every 2 years, is a test of your mental, physical and spiritual skills in a challenging “survival situation.”
It is also a Vision Quest, a confrontation with the self, away from others, alone, without screens large and small (tv, computer, cellphones) to distract you from being aware of who you are and who you might be and might become.
The Challenge requires you to stay all alone in a wilderness “survival camp” of your own making for 3 days and 2 nights deep in the Superstitions Wilderness. You are allowed only the very minimal gear one would bring on a day hike. You are not allowed a sleeping bag or tent; you can bring only one meal (a “lunch”), and just 2 liters of water. You carry minimal fire-starting material.. You are allowed no cell phones (or similar).
The purpose of the Challenge is to mimic a typical survival situation in which a hiker gets lost or injured on a day hike and has to survive with his or her day hike gear awaiting rescue, which statistically takes place within 48-72 hours. At the end of the required time period, the Candidates are “rescued” by members of Troop 323 and friends and family. You are then required to give your rescuers a one-hour long presentation (timed) on the principles of wilderness survival and how you implemented those principles to “survive.” This presentation is a key component of the entire weekend. To teach is to learn twice.
Tags: Mr Marcon
