Webelo's from many different Cub Scout Packs around Simsbury spent the day with Simsbury Boy Scout Troop 175 getting a better understanding of what being a Boy Scout is all about.
The annual event featured the Scouts from 175 demonstrating their pioneering skills and building a set of rope bridges, including the famous "Spiders Web" and the always popular zip-line ride.
The I'm On A Boat patrol put together a typical Boy Scout campsite, including a shelter and camp table.
The fire building competition allowed both Scouts and Webelos to use flint and steel to start a fire and burn through a piece of twine 10" above the ground. Isaac Peacock set a new troop record and had a burn through in 60 seconds. Mike Ryan also beat the old record, turning in an outstanding time of 74 seconds.
The Iron Chef competition brought the Troops cooking skills and creativity to light with some outstanding uses of scout staples macaroni and cheese, chicken, Bisquick, apples, and spices. The "Top of the Hill Gang" took top honors with a simple yet excellent chicken with bacon meal and a Dutch Oven apple pie to finish the meal.
The adults in attendance were treated once again to one of Master Outdoor Chef Dan Osbourne's BBQ spectacular. Pork, chicken and beef along with a number of sides and salad made their way to the plates of hungry parents.
In one of the most anticipated events of the day, Webelos and Scouts worked together in a massive Capture the Flag game. Yellow Team was able to find and capture the Red Team's flag in both games.
The Webelos also participated in a "lost fireman" drill as the Scouts met a requirement for the Emergency Preparedness merit badge. Scouts were told there was a fireman lost in the woods on Onion Mountain and they had to find him. Using a map of the park, they formed a search line until they found him. The scouts then evaluated his injuries and built a stretcher to carry him to safety. Thanks to the Simsbury Fire Department for the use of their practice dummy.
The night ended with a traditional Boy Scout campfire with a skit, joke telling and Steven Banulski's famous ghost stories.
By all accounts everyone involved had a blast. Check out the photos from the event at the Scout Photo Library.
