07/25/2026
Friday brings the final day of camp. The weather was glorious again. Outside of some rain Tuesday afternoon/evening it has been an amazing week of weather.
The BSI scouts finished up their final tasks and had their graduations. Many badges wrapped up a little early, so most scouts had a little extra time throughout the day.
After classes there was the final site inspection. Bennett B. Is working on staff this year and handled the check-in and check-out inspections. He gave the scouts their highest score for the week, a 107.
The final tent inspection awards were handed out. In a shocking turn of events, three tents were in contention all week for the award. There were multiple days with multiple winners. One tent won it 4 times, and two others one it 3 times each. Today’s winners were separated by a raincoat that had fallen off a clothesline. It’s a nice problem to have so many clean tents to choose from.
After dinner, the scouts went down to Boonesville for the end of week Jabberguzzle. This is a big party with a dunk tank, backyard games, a slip ‘n slide, and the war canoe races. While they didn’t come in first, they definitely went straighter than they have in years. And they had a lot of fun doing it. Some of the scouts tried to convince Mr. Tedford to get in the dunk tank, but he politely declined.
At the closing campfire, there were area awards given to Lucas N. for Shooting Sports and Parker M. for Elec Tech. They also learned that they finished 2nd in the Magee Day Games. And then performed a skit about the lack of Arizona at camp.
Back at the site, there were pizzas delivered for some that ordered them, and a few as an apology after a mishap at lunch.
In total there were no less than 94 merit badges earned this week, 2 SUP Awards (Stand Up Paddle-board), and 2 area awards.
It is said that a week at summer camp is worth more than a year of meetings. Many have now attended for the first time. One has attended for his last. A few are contemplating working on staff. And still more will be looking forward to next year. Sleep well tonight scouts, for you have earned your rest.