The 11 yr old Scout Patrol that Ken is over (and Nathan is part of) worked on knots and lashings for 6 weeks in January-February at their weekly Patrol Meeting. As they learned their lashings they also began prototyping catapults. All for their Catapult WAR!
Sure they could have passed off these requirements in a couple of weeks, but Ken is determined that the boys really learn the things that he passes them off on so that they will really remember it. Plus, it's fun to focus on a theme for a month or so and then have a big activity that challenges the boys and culminates everything they have learned.
Pictures from a Patrol Meeting...
The day of the Catapult Wars was freezing. It really was so sad because the week before had been gorgeous mid-to-high 60's. Of course their activity started at 8am and it was 38 degrees outside not factoring in the huge wind chill. The boys survived by wearing lots of father's jackets.
And by drinking Hot Cocoa and eating donuts:-)
Our 11 yr scouts meet with a neighboring ward. Between the two there are usually between 7-10 boys. But what is really nice is having 4 leaders. Especially for Ken because he sometimes has to travel and misses meetings. Actually, all the leaders sometimes travel so it is good all around.
They decided to pit ward against ward.
Nathan- OS Ward
Brandon and TJ- OS Ward
OS Ward
OS Ward
Brother Phipps (the other 11 yr leader from our ward) built a 3rd Catapult.
This is Brother Mata (a leader from the other ward) and a family friend.
Noah- RR Ward
Gabe- RR Ward
RR Ward
OS Ward
Brother Bryson, the other leader from the RR ward.
RR Ward
Brother Nielsen, just a fun Dad along for the ride!
Brandon with their shield- OS Ward
Cate- Bro Phipps daughter
RR Ward Shield
RR Ward
OS Ward
Bringing in the balloons. Because in freezing weather it is always a good idea to hurl water balloons at each other:-)
OS Ward getting set up.
RR Ward firing
OS Ward
Bro. Phipps setting up.
RR Ward
OS Ward
Both Wards
After it was over it was time for a water balloon fight!
OS Ward
RR Ward 1st Attempt
OS Ward 1st Attempt
RR Ward 2nd Attempt
OS Ward 2nd Attempt
RR Ward 3rd Attempt
OS Ward 3rd Attempt
RR Ward 4th Attempt
OS Ward 4th Attempt
Both Wards Firing
Brother Phipps 1st Attempt
Brother Phipps 2nd Attempt
They fired a bunch more times then Ken got on video. Ken and Nathan said that the activity was awesome despite being cold. I can't believe the scouts were so willing and happy to be at the park for 3 1/2 hours playing their war. It's pretty awesome!
Next challenge is wilderness survival (passing off plants, animals, and first aid) can't wait to see what they come up with for that:-)
I have loved all the updates to your blog! I would agree the new blogger is much easier to use and has some great benefits! I see all these pictures of your kids and think that it has been way too long since we have had a visit(they are getting so big!). We would love to come up sometime but I know you guys are super busy so let me know when would be a good time for a visit.
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I have loved all the updates to your blog! I would agree the new blogger is much easier to use and has some great benefits! I see all these pictures of your kids and think that it has been way too long since we have had a visit(they are getting so big!). We would love to come up sometime but I know you guys are super busy so let me know when would be a good time for a visit.
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