We arrived at Camp Resolute around noon on a Sunday, and after the health forms, swim tests, and unpacking of the first day, we quickly settled into a comfortable routine. After the torturous (actually somewhat pleasant) Polar Bear swims in the morning, we would have a sumptuous breakfast, participate in the flag raising ceremony, and go off to merit badge courses.
People in our troop took the merit badges of Swimming, Archery, Archeology, Rifle Shooting, Pottery, Canoeing, Art, Fire Safety, Leatherwork, Woodcarving, Emergency Preparedness, Wilderness Survival, Environmental Science, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Camping, Shotgun Shooting, Cooking, and Indian Lore. After our three merit badge classes, we would have delicious lunches (one day it was chicken fajitas) then go back to our campsite for a siesta.
After our rest, older scouts would go to an afternoon merit badge class while the younger scouts would work on pathfinder skills for the Boy Scout ranks of First and Second Class. From then on we would have free time to enjoy the fried dough and slushees of the trading post or to swim in the lake at the camp. Lake Resolute had a variety of swimming platforms. Finally at the dining hall we would get dinner and dessert, both excellent, and then go back to our campsite for a final time. Lights out was at 10:00 pm.
On the first and last night, we had the opportunity to attend a campfire where the counselors would perform various skits and ceremonies. Also, on other nights we performed sporting events. There was the aquatics meet, where we competed in several water related events, and the Apache Relay, a race around camp by swimming, running, canoeing, kayaking, and wading. Our troop came in third. There was also a triathlon that some scouts participated in.
Over all, camp was a fun experience, and it gave us scouts plenty of fun free time, as well as earning valuable merit badges.
Here are some troop pictures from the closing ceremony. You can click on any of the pictures to see them bigger.
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