07/04/2026
🇺🇸 Troop 727 Summer Camp Journal – Day 6
Friday, July 3 | Camp Woodruff
What an incredible way to wrap up an unforgettable week at Camp Woodruff!
Friday marked the finish line for merit badge classes, giving our Scouts one last opportunity to complete requirements, learn new skills, and celebrate everything they accomplished throughout the week. Every Scout leaves camp with new knowledge, greater confidence, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Adventure wasn’t over yet! Several crews headed out for whitewater rafting on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Mother Nature decided to add her own challenge as afternoon thunderstorms rolled through the mountains, turning an already exciting trip into a true wilderness adventure. The smiles (and soaked gear!) told the whole story.
As evening settled in, Camp Woodruff honored one of its most treasured traditions. A dramatic George Washington-led canoe procession crossed the lake to light the final campfire, setting the stage for an unforgettable closing ceremony celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. The night concluded with an incredible fireworks display over the lake and one last camp-wide celebration filled with laughter, music, and friendships that will last long after camp ends.
Now it’s time to strike camp, pack the trailers, and say thank you to the outstanding Camp Woodruff staff who helped make this week so special.
Tomorrow, Troop 727 begins the journey to Louisiana to celebrate the Fourth of July before making the final trip home on Sunday.
Thank you, Camp Woodruff, for another amazing summer. Until next year…
⚜️ Troop 727 — We came as Scouts. We leave as brothers. Adventure is calling, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!!!