2020 Beaumont Scout Reservation
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Grillin & Chillin
Sofia grilling chicken on the first night of camp.
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Knife Skills
Caitlyn cutting up the carrots for dinner on the first night of camp.
Smokin
Sofia grilling chicken for dinner on the first night of camp.
Adding The Shells
While Sofia is grilling the chicken, Elizabeth is adding macaroni shells to the boiling water for macaroni and cheese.
On the Grill
Sofia is grilling the chicken and Elizabeth is stirring the shells for macaroni and cheese
A Scout is...CLEAN
Donovan and Martin and the trail back to the cabin after a morning shower at Camp McIntosh.
Cabin Counseling
Donovan and Martin going through the basic requirements for the sports merit badge in the cabin before going off to the basketball court. With coronavirus threats, staff meets with the boys in the cabins to limit exposure to other campers.
Lake Klein
Lake Klein at the Beaumont Scout Reservation during a break in the light rain.
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Fishing Knots
Sofia, Caitlyn, and Elizabeth at Lake Klein with the Fishing merit badge counselor learning how to tie knots onto fishing lines and hooks.
Bluegill On the Hook
Carolyn, Scoutmaster for Scouts BSA Troop 161, catching the first fish of the day on Lake Klein as the girls begin to work on their fishing merit badge.
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Catch of the Day
Caitlyn with her catch of the day at Lake Klein, a Bluegill.
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Bobbin & Reelin
Elizabeth working on her fishing merit badge at Lake Klein as a light rain falls. Elizabeth would later go on to catch a small mouth bass.
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The Fishing Line
The Troop 161 girls on the shore of Lake Klein working on their fishing merit badge, as a light rain falls on them during the late morning.
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Fishing with the Girls
Sofia catching a Bluegill out of Lake Klein during a late morning light rain.
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Removing the Hook
Sofia removing a hook from the mouth of a Bluegill with help and instruction from one of the troop scoutmasters (Rich).
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Standing Dunk
Martin dunking a basketball during a basketball game with their sports merit badge counselor
Taking the Ball Out
Martin and Donovan beginning their game with Matt, the Sports merit badge counselor, on the basketball court.
The Clash
Matt, Martin, and Donovan working the ball on the basketball court in a game for their merit badge.
Driving up the Lane
Donovan taking the ball up the center of the lane against Martin
On Guard
Martin guarding Donovan as he attempts to drive up the lane towards the basket, while working towards their sports merit badge.
Aiming for the Hoop
Donovan attempting to score against Martina and Matt during a basketball game for their sports merit badge.
The Wide Guard
Martin guarding against Donovan against the hoop while in the driving lane of the basketball court, while working towards their sports merit badge.
Up and Away
Donovan shooting for the hoop, over the head of Martin.
The Shot Taker
Donovan taking his shot over Martin during the basketball game for their sports merit badge.
Above the Rim
Matt driving the ball to the hoop and dunking over the head of Martin and Donovan.
Matt with the Ball
Matt taking the ball out against Donovan and Martin during their game for their sports merit badge.
Follow Through
Donovan executes his follow through after shooting above Matt and scoring his goal during the game for his sports merit badge.
For the Three
Donovan taking another shot for the goal at the three point line, against Matt, as Martin is looking for ball retrevial after the shot.
Up in the Air
As Martin guards against Donovan, the ball falls short of its gaol during the final moments of their game for the sports merit badge.
Taking the Shot
Donovan taking another shot for the goal as he is being defended by Martin. Matt waits for the ball under the basket for an easy return.
Electronics is the Game
Caitlyn, Sofia, and Elizabeth working on their Electronics merit badge. The girls are learning the aspects of a circuitry on a circuitboard.
The Flow
Caitlyn, Sofia, and Elizabeth learning about different charges and how they traverse on a circuitboard.
Learning the Board
Caitlyn, Sofia, and Elizabeth working on the construction of circuitboards while working on their electronics merit badge.
Building the Board
After learning the aspects of a circuitry on a circuitboard, the girls of Troop 161 begin to construct their own circuitboard.
Martin on the Crank
Martin cranking the handle for the icecream maker for a eagerly earned mid-week delight.
Ice Cream Awaits
Martin and his sister, Elizabeth, as they await their hand made ice cream as the day closes at camp.
Adding Ice
Rich, the scoutmaster for the boys troop of 161, adding ice to the mix of ice and rock salt to accelerate the freezing process of the ice cream.
Caitlyn on the Crank
Caitlyn cranking the handle for the icecream maker for a eagerly earned mid-week delight.
Patiently Waiting
Martin and Elizabeth waiting with the other scouts on the deck of the lodge as the ice cream is churned.
Donovan on the Crank
Donovan cranking the handle for the icecream maker for a eagerly earned mid-week delight.
Sofia on the Crank
Sofia cranking the handle for the icecream maker for a eagerly earned mid-week delight.
Rich on the Crank
Rich cranking the handle for the icecream maker for a eagerly earned mid-week delight.
Elizabeth on the Crank
Elizabeth cranking the handle for the icecream maker for a eagerly earned mid-week delight.
Modeling and Building
Martin and Donovan gaining the aspects of their model design and building merit badge.
Foundation
Donovan and Martin working on the base of their model, a replica of the building they are currently in.
Corners
Donovan and Martin gluing and taping the corner of the base of their model, while working on their model design and building merit badge.
Working in Tandem
Donovan and Martin attaching one of the baselines to the corner, as they set the base of their model working on their model design and building merit badge.