04/05/2026
A year ago, our troop decided to plan for a spring break trek in lieu of summer camp for 2026. During our week in the Keys and other stops in Florida, we learned about different cultures and Florida history, ecology, wildlife management, and aquatic activities. Our Scouts worked on 13 different merit badges and completed their kayaking and snorkeling awards. Our stops included the Everglades Alligator Farm, Dolphin Life hospital, Key West Butterfly Sanctuary, Sea Base coral reef restoration nursery, the Fountain of Youth, and multiple state parks. We also sampled amazing food along the way, including Key Lime Pies, deep fried Key Lime Pie at Burdine's, and multiple trips to Paradise Flavors in Marathon for their creamy popsicles. As good Scouts, we did our part to leave no trace while picking up trash at every park.
We had so many incredible experiences, and we would love to share future ones with you. We meet Monday nights, 7 pm, at our Scout cabin in Rincon. Reach out to Scoutmaster Lisa Scarbrough at [email protected] for more information.
