mbrownkc7

I get to go to H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in Osceola Missouri in 23 days. I went there as a boy for 5 summers. This is my oldest boys 4th year and my middle sons 1st. I still have a 5 year old to look forward down the road. It is really hot here now. Today it is 96 with an index well over 100. I am praying for some relief by the time I get to go or it will be a long 10 days. Good luck everyone on their stays.

What i think is ironic is that a lot of people preach that it should be the boys decision on what badges he takes but in the same breath they seem to be telling the boys they must take the 1st year campers program. Shouldn't this be up to the boy also? I don't care what the boys chooses but I try to help him pick classes that he will enjoy and be successful in. I believe swimming, handicraft badges, and some at the eco lodge work well. These are classes where he will see a lot of 1st year campers also. If he wants to attend the 1st years camper program thats fine also but honestly in the last 3 years at camp we have not had one boy complete it. They all come back after a couple of days and say how boring it is. I personally think the boys should be given more free time to explore trails, caves, and the wilderness. This is coming from a person who spent many years at scout camp as a kid and now is looking forward to his forth year as a adult leader. Can't wait to get back to H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in Osceola, MO. Have Fun!