On March 29-30 we went to Camp Casey for a one night outing. When we met for carpool at 7:30 am on Saturday in Bellevue, it was cold and WET! But, being the hardy Troop that we were, the trip went on as planned. And boy were we rewarded!
To avoid any issues that may arise by taking the ferry, we decided to drive around to Whidbey Island via I-5 > Mt. Vernon > Highway 20 West toward Coupeville. Although it rained (and hailed/snowed) most of the way there, traffic was light and expeditious. The approximately 103 miles took just 2 hours.
Soon after we arrived, the sky began to clear and the sun started to break through providing a PERFECT day for an outing at a very cool location. The boys spent hours playing capture the flag and various other "hiding" games in and around Fort Casey's historic cannon bunkers. In addition to play time, a number of boys were able to work on various requirements toward their Second Class or First Class ranks, with three boys earning their First Class.
Lodging and meals were at Camp Casey, the residence compound for the military unit that manned Fort Casey. The food was great and plentiful. We slept in a two-story barrack complete with over 15 private rooms, rest rooms, showers, and living rooms. Quite the luxury compared to tent camping or even BSA camps!
The evening hours were filled with board games, ballgames in the gym, skits around a campfire, and a lot of laughter and fun!
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