In fact, as luck would have it, they had an overnight campout and Merit Badge jamboree last weekend. Connor was so excited to go (he's never been camping...we slack) and Darrin was excited to go with him! Unfortunately weather was not on our side. My poor guys went and camped out in a freaking hurricane!! I kid you not, it poured and poured all night long and there was gale force winds! Laying in my bed at home I couldn't even sleep listening to the sound of the weather outside. Connor texted me at 6:30am and said "Camping did not make a good first impression, but we're alright." Troopers, both of 'em!! He was only able to stay for half of the merit badge jamboree the next day (baseball season has begun and he had practice), but he earned his "Electronics" merit badge and did a bunch of requirements on his trail to First Class. All in all, he had a great time and is still excited for the next campout. It can only get better, right?
Lashing a flagpole!
The finished product! Look how proud he is!
If only he concentrated that hard on everything he did! This is part of the Electronics merit badge.
Can you say wet? This is just from the run from the car into the church building!
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I'm so proud of him (and darrin) for going! Sounds pretty bad, but he's going to love camping. It's awesome that he is excited about merit badges. He'll have his eagle before you know it. Love him!
We should start camping together....it'd be a good family getaway. He will probably love it next time.
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