Dead Sea Campout

This past weekend more than 40 boys went on a camp out to the dead sea; an annual camp out that troop 806 visits every year to enjoy the scenery of the majestic dead sea. We did many things, repelling, hiking, and swimming in the dead sea.

When the troop got there it was hoarded with flies, and hot (really hot!!!). We  unloaded the baggage the dutch oven, the logs, and everyones bags. We set up camp got settled in and started preperations for dinner. We ate burgers and fajitas, we then retired to a campfire program that involved a patrol angainst patrol contest. The winners prize was candy; kit-kats, snickers, and mars bars. Hawk patrol against Eagle Patrol, and to a big suprize Hawk patrol won the competition. After that exciting event we had a little troop treat "COBBLER". Soon after the sweet treat, we settled down, told stories and sat by the fire. When we retired to bed it was about 9 o'clock.

Our only chance at taking a shower "under a waerfall"

The next morning was fast moving and filled with excitement because of the upcoming hike soon after breakfast. We ate french toast for breakfast, and ate it with gusto. We had about 30 to 45 minutes to prepare for the hike.

Group Picture Just Before the Hike

The hike took us through the valley, up hills and cliffs, through tight fits and streams.We saw small animals on the way, like toads and small lizards. We hiked for about 6-7 hours. When we got back we went down to the Dead Sea and had some great fun.

Having being exhausted from the hike and seeing the Dead Sea most of the troop, relaxed until it was time for the next meal.

Hangin Out at the Dead Sea

For dinner on the second night the Eagle and Hawk patrol had some interesting and tasty food to eat. For example, Eagle patrol ate some nice sizzling burgers, while the hawk patrol enjoyed baked potatoes.

For the Campfire program we did watched a "show" by the Venture patrol it was, "Eagle Idol". We asked each Eagle or Life scout what it is to be an Eagle scout and why they want to achieve that goal. After the entertaining campfire program we ate cobbler, roasted marshmallows and warmed ourselves by the fire. We went to sleep earlier than the last night to be ready to get up early and pack up for the long drive home.

We woke up early the last morning of the long, fun camping trip. We got together ate pancakes for breakfast. We then began to pack up our things and head home. It took us about an hour to get everything up the hill and another 20 minutes to get them into the car.

It was a fun camping trip and certainly not the last I hope every camping trip each one was more fun and adventurous than the last.

Eagle Project

On the 9th of November, 2012 there was an eagle scout project going on in the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage. Today was the first half of the project, today we scraped all the rotted paint and cleaned the wall. Tomorrow we will gather at the same time and place, but now we will paint the wall. We all gathered at 9 and and continued till three, and we all scraped and cleaned the inner portion of the wall. Lunch was provided for us and we ate, pizza, cupcakes and drank orange juice and coca cola.

Ajloun Camping Trip

Hiking is Fun

On the trail to Ajloun Castle

At the Olive Farm

At the castle

Hanging out at the camp site

Sunset at the campsite after the Hike

There was a camping trip troop 806 went on in Ajloun. When we got there it rained really hard for about an hour and ruined our plans for the day. The next we went on a 5 hour hike and went to an olive plant and Ajloun Castle. These pictures depict what went on during the camping trip.

Diplomatic Bazaar

All the Scouts that attended and the Ambassadors Wife

The Four Scouts who attended the Bazaar

Opening Hot Dog Packages

Cooking Hot Dogs for Customers

In sport city there was a international gathering called a diplomatic bazaar. During this bazaar countrys' embassy's get together on a once a year get together to sell food and/or products from their country. At the American Booth there were four Scouts helping out for the morning shift , with grilling and selling hot dogs, and sodas.

Troop Outing #2 (camping trip)

This camp out it took us about an hour to get there and about another 45 minutes to get everything set up. Everyone set up their tents next to the shade or under trees, then we went hung out for two hours and played football (american football) and Frisbee. Then we were called to the main camp where all the adults were sleeping and we discussed what we were going to do for the day. For people Tenderfoot or below they did the totin chip, and for people who were doing the pioneering merit badge or who needed the requirement tied knots and lashings. This took four hours to do so. When we were done we got the fire going and started to cook dinner. By the time everyone finished eating the sun dipped under the horizon and it was night time. The darkness didn't stop us from playing Frisbee and climbing trees. After that we had a troop bonfire and told stories and jokes. We also had a scorpion problem and unfortunately one of the scouts got stung and had to be sent home. We wrapped it up and went to our tents to go to bed. Some campers stayed up and talked and others just closed their eyes and hit the hay.

 Bringing in firewood

 Learning lashings

 Practicing Lashings

Making sure lashings are correct

Having fun while tying lashings

 Making sure what lashing to do

The next morning we all wok up and smelled the crisp morning Jordan air and started a fire to cook breakfast. Omelets, Pancakes, fried potatoes and bacon and eggs are some examples of what we ate for breakfast. After we finished breakfast we started to clean up and pack up. We all started to take down our tents and put the leave no trace slogan into play. We definitely left the place better than we came.

Well that is our camping trip but their are more to come and more scouts to have fun.

Troop meeting #5

Today we did a lot with our patrols and continued our discussions on what we will bring to eat on the upcoming camping trip. For scouts that needed to bring their bag to get it checked by their patrol leader or a higher ranking scout did that. We also discussed that we will be doing the totin chit and the fireman chit during this camp out. We will not be going on a hike for this camp out. People also paid 10 JD for the trip at the end of the meeting and we watched a video on what the Pledge of Elegance means.

Troop meeting #4

Today we did our usual start up, with the scout law, oath, and outdoor code. We discussed the camping trip that we will be going to next week and organized what food we were going to eat. We announced that we will be doing the pioneering merit badge during this one night camping trip.