2002 Pico

This was my first year at Pico Blanco--and it immediately followed 14 days of hectic vacation on the go at Disney World and Florida which didn't exactly put me in the proper frame of mind for sleeping on the ground and running around in a camp. My attitude quickly changed however as I saw the fun the boys were having while learning so much, and I had a chance for more father-son bonding. (I even had a lot of fun myself!) The camp is well run and keeps the boys participating in many activities. It is well worth attending with your son. Here's a run down of the awards the boys received at Camp competing against all other packs in the camp:

Trevor Johnson took first at Gumby Stick and BB gun shooting. Trevor also

captured a fox for the Nature display for the camp.

Glenn Eggers won Gold in the Plant Identification contest, and Seth Williams captured third in the same event.

Devon Hayes came in second in Archery.

Zach Markow and Chris Hudson took third in the camp treasure hunt.

Tanner Posada won third in the water balloon toss.

The Polar Bear (those brave enough to dip into the frigid creek at 7 a.m.) patch recipients were Seth Williams, Matt Hudson, Romel and Tanner Posada, and Trevor Johnson. Cubmaster Hudson was sorely disappointed there was no belly flop contest this year--and claims he therefore won by default this coveted prize again.

Also in attendance this year were Luke, Isaac and Steve Rogers (who had to leave early), Collin and Kevin Black, Susie Posada, Jeff Markow, Steve Johnson, Kim Williams, and yours truly. A few photos of camp activities appear below, but the whole album can be viewed at http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291660131.

Devon BB Gun shooting 2002.jpg (26335 bytes)

Be sure to mark your 2003 calendar for Camp Pico Blanco for the few days before July 4th. It is well worth attending--even for the already harried vacationer. Hope your Fourth of July this year was a blast.