Today started with a two hour nature hike. The mosquitoes tremendously enjoyed the feast we provided for them. Apparently, they considered our bug spray as a type of seasoning. From there, the Webelos met up with a second group for an epic game of capture the flag.
Following our sloppy joe lunch, the group left for a second archery session. The previous time, Rowen didn’t get a single arrow to the target. This time, nearly every shot hit the target. He was quite happy. They then played with building electrical circuits, and finished out their events by learning the actual rules to Gaga ball. Rowen managed to get to the finally three on two occasions largely by staying away from the ball entirely.
Tonight’s (and our final) Dutch oven dinner was chili with cornbread and hot dogs. It included a peach cobbler dessert. While waiting for dessert we heard a rumble of thunder, but thankfully no rain materialized.
The evening program was open forum. Kids could go to the bb range, practice archery, go boating, play Gaga ball, or climb a rock wall (Webelos only). Rowen decided to face his fears and climb the rock wall. He made it halfway up before asking to come down. He then decided to try again after watching another boy make the attempt. This time he got three-fourths of the way up, which was pretty impressive considering how much he hates heights. I deeply regretted that my phone was back in the dining hall, charging.
From there, he wanted to go to the BB gun range. He was given three balloons to pop and managed to hit all three during his time there. Considering he only hit his target once on his previous attempt, he was really proud of his accomplishment.
Last, we went to archery. Rowen asked if I would try with him. He was disappointed to not get in the center yellow circle or the red ring around it. I was just hoping to hit the target, but I managed to get two in the yellow and my other four in the red. I was even more upset that I had to leave my phone to charge.
I’ve set up my tent and belongings so that they hopefully won’t get wet should the rain that is predicted actually show.