2023 Girls Summer Camp June 23 to July 2, 2023

What a great summer camp the Girls of Troop 282 had at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. We left Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence Mo. on Friday June 23rd to make the 110 mile trip to Scout Camp. It was a great trip as all the girls were in one car where we talked all the way to camp. Once at camp our Camp Scoutmaster Mrs. Howell check us in to our campsite Fort Osage in PA. This was a different campsite for the troop as we had been staying in campsite Fort Long. Once we got our camp boxes in our tent we changed into our swimming suites and moved to the swimming pool for our swim test. The water felt great as it was a little warm. We then returned to our campsite and prepared our tents for our ten (10} day stay. Before we knew it it was time for taking down the flag of our country, KP call and dinner. After dinner we went to campfire where we sang camp songs and the camp staff put on skits. It was a great time. Then it was back to our campsite to get ready for showers. Off to the shower our troop went. I don’t think I have ever walked as much as I did this first day. Then it was time for bed.

On the 2nd day through the 10th day we were awakened at 6:30 AM and our day started with making our beds, brushing our teeth, putting up the flag of our Country, eating breakfast, lunch, dinner and merit badges. We also had a campsite campfire after dinner where the troop sang songs and put on skits. But the coolest thing was when the Micosay Runners entered our campsite and call Eliane’s name to start her trail to being a warrior. Then it was off to the showers and to bed.

On the 3rd day we once again started our day with putting up the flag. Then it was off to breakfast and Church. After Church we waited for our parents to come as it was Visitor’s Sunday. Parents camp and brought food and we had a troop picnic. Then we got to walk our parents around camp. Then at 4:00 PM our parents left and we got to relax till dinner. Dinner was brought to us by Mrs. Hendren. It was delicious.

On the 4th night we had what they call Call Night. This is where Scouts are called to become a Foxman, Brave or a Warrior. It was a great time. It was loud.

We had a few days at camp that were above 100 degrees. The word for these days was HOT!

The staff at the Shooting Ranges put on a night shoot for rifle and archery. This activity was a lot of fun. I am hoping that I am able to take rifle shooting and archery next year at camp.

On the 6th night after dinner the leaders took us into a little city called Iconium where we could purchase ice cream or candy. It was a great evening when we did this.

On the 9th night we had a closing night campfire where the troops put on the entertainment. Before the Camp Scoutmasters or Camp Sr. Patrol Leaders could recognize we were moved to the Dining Hall because of rain coming. This made the evening a little exciting for all the campers.

Overall rating for camp for me it’s a great place and I can’t wait to come back in 2024.