Sunday, September 14, 2014

Philmont Trip 2014

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This summer, 6 scouts and 3 adults from the troop went to Philmont, a high adventure camp. For more information on their trip, visit this website.




Luc Carbon,
Troop Historian

Cycling Merit Badge 22 Mile Ride

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This summer a half-dozen scouts from the troop worked on completing the mountain bike portion of the cycling merit badge. In order to complete the requirements, scouts had to ride several different distances, the longest of which was 22 miles long. This ride was completed on 8/24 and was a  grueling, 6-hour ride. They started by riding the entire Grand Ridge Trail system from the bottom up to Duthie Hill mountain bike park, where they took the Boot Camp trail, then they rode up to Cascade Ridge elementary school where they took a short pit stop. After that they continued to Soaring Eagle park, where they rode the Pipeline trail to its end. From there, they turned around and headed back to the bottom of the Grand Ridge Trail the way they came, stopping again at Cascade Ridge elementary school for a short rest. Thanks to Mr. Hanley for organizing this fun but tiring ride!



Luc Carbon,
Troop Historian

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Camp Fife

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Every year Troop 626 goes to summer camp, and this year we went to Camp Fife. Summer camp offers a good chance to earn merit badges, and most people got 3 or 4. It was a fun experience and the best day was adventure day. Adventure day is on Wednesday, no one had merit badge classes and the entire day was troop time. So we all hiked around the lake, stopping to swim and canoe. The food was good and we all had fun, so I hope we can go back.



Luc Carbon,
Troop Historian

John Thackray's eagle project

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On the 7/19, John Thackray had his eagle project, which was to remove invasive species from the Mercer Slough.


Luc Carbon,
Troop Historian

End of Year BBQ

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To celebrate the end of every scouting year Troop 626 holds a barbeque. This year it was held at Newcastle Beach Park on 6/17.



Luc Carbon,
Troop Historian

Max Orth's Eagle Project

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On June 21st, Max Orth had his eagle project removing invasive species from Chism Beach Park. The scouts learned about invasive species and about active restoration. It was a great success and the Bellevue Parks Department was pleased with the results.


Luc Carbon,
Troop 626 Historian