Pack 181 Spring Fling Campout (May 14-16, 2010) 

Our Spring Fling campout was held at Camp Tuckahoe near Dillsburg, PA.  Over the weekend, approximately 55 scouts and their parents attended.  The campout did not officially begin until noon on Saturday but a bunch of brave scouts and their parents trekked over in a violent thunderstorm Friday night.  Though the weather tried to work against them, they arrived safely, worked diligently and successfully started a fire.  Fun and conversation was had around the campfire until quiet time at which time mostly everyone moved inside.  Lights out occurred shortly thereafter. 

Saturday began with a robust and flavorful breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon or sausage, river potatoes, and assorted other breakfast fare.  At the same time we sat down to breakfast, we lost electricity at the camp.  After breakfast, the scouts had free time to themselves and explored the area enthusiastically.  

Our official beginning began with Keith Harshaw welcoming everyone and then Colin McCaskey (and others) served lunch of ‘make your own sub’ which was devoured by all.  There was still no electricity at this time, which was throwing a damper on what Colin was planning for dinner.  Saturday’s busy schedule began with a hike led by Keith Harshaw.  After the hike, the scouts broke into three groups to attend ‘work shops’ on bottle rockets, compass direction, and a fitness trail. 

      Bottle rockets – Keith Harshaw

      Compass – Steve Splain

      Fitness Trail – Jim Stuckey

After these sessions were over, the scouts proceeded to gather kindling for the evening’s campfire.  Dinner was held at approximately 5:00 p.m. (with electricity – finally) and consisted of tacos and rice and was appreciated by all.  Jungle Juice seemed to be the beverage of choice for our scouts.  The troop then held a rousing game of kickball (parents verses scouts).  It seemed an even match this year, and a good time was had by all.  With dusk approaching, some downtime was had and then all gathered around the campfire for skits put on by the various dens.  Camp songs were song and all enjoyed cookies and delicious ice cream sandwiches to end this busy day.  Quiet time began at 10:00 and lights out occurred (again) not too long after that. 

Breakfast began early on Sunday with most having eaten their cereal and fruit by 8:00 a.m.  After breakfast the scouts enjoyed plenty of free play as many parents sat in on the Den Leaders and Committee meetings.  After the meeting, scouts and their parents packed up and were on their way home by 10:00 a.m.