"Scouting brings out the best in each of us. Live what you've learned and will continue to learn. Help others to hike the trails, to keep steadfast in the paths of truth, of honor, of duty, that all of you can soar together on eagles' wings. You are part of a mighty army of youth, even a royal army, and every organization, to be successful, has an honored tradition to uphold. May you uphold Scouting's tradition, for it can be as a lighthouse beacon in the world of stormy seas, it can be a motivation to prepare for your role in life, it can be a yardstick against which you measure your accomplishments." ~President Thomas S. Monson--2010

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Camp Raymond Forms Updated

I received an e-mail today that all of the forms for Camp Raymond have been updated.  Please check them out at:

www.grandcanyonbsa.org/raymondforms

Specifically the boys should be looking at what merit badges that they want to earn this year and making sure they get started on the prerequisites so that they can finish the merit badges while at camp.

Thanks!

Brad Ray

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Christopher Creek Campout Overview

It was a great hike . We stopped at a beautiful creek/waterfall then hiked three more miles to Tonto Creek. We did not run out of water or food. Next time you see brother Maxwell thank him he was able to come down to the campsite and helped us out when one of our vehicles broke down and took all of our gear, put it in his truck and droves boys without a ride back home we would probably still be in the forest without him. Although we were not able to go fishing like we planned we had a great trip.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Christopher Creek Campout

This weekend we will be camping at Christopher Creek then we will be hiking up to Tonto Creek.  The hike is about 10 miles.  They should wear broken in shoes/boots and be wearing sunscreen.


The boys will only be hiking with day packs, and can leave their gear in the cars.  They should come prepared with 3 liters of water and a trail lunch.  They should bring their own dinner and breakfast which will be at camp.

We are meeting at the church at 4:00 PM on Friday, and we expect to be back before dinner time on Saturday.