Cub Scout Crossover Camping

Cross over is the ceremony when all the scouts graduate to the next level.  This year, Carl's Wolf Den became Bears.  They will enter their third year of Cub Scouts together this fall.  Actually, they have a summer schedule of events planned, so we will be busy with fun things this summer as well.

The campsite was nice.  The kids enjoyed climbing on this course in the beginning of the day.  We did not arrive in time to participate in the BB gun activity.  Boo hoo.

Carl climbed through the Mine Tunnel and got his shoes and pant cuffs SOAKED!  Gretchen opted to stay out of there.  Carl enjoyed riding on the Tom Sawyer boats and both liked playing on the huge pirate ship.  The boats were tied between both shores and the boys pulled themselves along the ropes to race.

 We had the Den Leader take a May family photo for us.

 Then, we all headed back to the campsite to dress for Crossover.  Boys have to wear their Class A uniorms for all ceremonies and official meetings.
Last time in the yellow scarf as a Wolf Scout.

 Let's throw one of The Girl in there, too.   You can see me in her eyes.  Literally.  My reflection is there.

 Carl receiving his Perfect Attendance Award!

 Lew and Carl after the scarves were presented to the boys.  They have the parents come up and stand behind their scout and the Pack Leaders tie the new scarves on the boys and tell them how proud they are of them.

 My new Bear Scout sitting while the older boys graduated to Webelos.

 Scarf... and haircut!

 After the ceremony, we changed and headed back tot he lake.  Carl & Gretchen on the pirate ship.

 They had canoes you could use, too.  I don't know where they were putting those in the water from, though.  What a pretty day!

 C'mon Guys!  Help him out!!!!

 Gretchen rode with one of the dads.  It was her only run and right after they got back - we learned that it was not enough to have parents there.  We were supposed to have a certified Webelos scout lifeguard there.  Since they were preparing for the night ceremony, they weren't available.  Luckily, Gretchen got to ride that one time so she wasn't disappointed.

 By now, our entire Den was playing over on the pirate ship.  Soon, we all headed back to our campsite to cook Tacos in a Bag for dinner.  That is a fun, easy dinner - and a huge hit with boys!  and siblings!  and parents!
After the meal, Gretchen & Lew started making s'mores!!!

 Gretchen toasting her marshmallow.

 Ready to go!!!

 MMMMMMMMMMMMM............

 My favorite way to roast marshamallows!  Light 'em up!!!!

 Carl took this for us!

 And one of me in my S'more shirt, too!

 Seconds?  Don't mind if I do!!

I think she and I each had 3 before the night was over.  I think having one of those fire pits in our backyard would be way too tempting for us.

We didn't sleep over this trip because there was nothing planned for Sunday morning and Lew had just gotten home the night before from a week long business trip.  So, we headed home after the campfire.  and the s'mores.  Don't forget the s'mores.  the yummy, melty, ooey gooey chocolatey s'mores.