Scouts Cruise to Camp Sealth

On March 28, 2009 our Troop headed out to Camp Sealth on Vashon Island to celebrate the New Scouts and families who joined our Troop over the past month.

During this one night outing, we stayed in the Wrangler compound that included Parson's Lodge and five heated sleeping cabins. We occupied three cabins (Hoss, Hopsing, and Cartwright) with our 24 people in attendance. Parson's Lodge was a fully equipped lodge with a commercial kitchen and hall for us to hang out comfortably. The 14 Scouts in attendance were divided into three patrols, each taking charge of a meal (cooking/prep, set-up, and clean-up). It was certainly a luxury for the adults!

The weather that day was rain with intermittent clearings, but at a reasonable temperature. So, the boys still did a lot of outdoor activities. The New Scouts worked on a range of requirements, from orienteering to fire making. But the outing was not all work and no play... the boys went on a beach walk, played capture the flag in the rain, tag in the dark, and an assortment of card and board games.

We closed the night with a camp fire and smores while David A. and William D. took turns serenading the group to guitar music... And, a final round of hot chocolate!

Scouts in attendance: Ajay M., Ashwin M., Daniel Y., Harrison K., Zachary D., Owen D., Charlie H., William D., Peter D., David A., Cory B., Jacob T., and John T.

In all, a fun and productive weekend for our New Scouts.


Boy Scout Troop 626, Bellevue, Washington
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Troop Participates in Scouting for Food

Over a period of two Saturdays, our Troop participated in the Scouting For Food community service project, collecting food and other household needs for Hopelink in Bellevue. On March 14, scouts walked in the pouring rain to distribute door hangers in the Eastgate neighborhoods. Then, on March 21 scouts returned to the same neighborhoods to gather food that was donated and delivered the 38 bags to Hopelink.

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Troop 626 Honors Four Eagle Scouts

On March 21, 2009 our Troop, family and friends gathered at the South Bellevue Community Center for a Court of Honor ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our newest Eagle Scouts:

• Rahul Brito
• Winston Chen
• Erik Larson
• Eric Bergen

The keynote speech was given by Colonel Debra M. Lewis, a commander with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.


Boy Scout Troop 626, Bellevue, Washington
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Engineering + Creativity = Troop Activity!

On our March 10, 2009 meeting, the Troop held a patrol shelter building challenge. Each patrol was given a set of supplies and specific criteria that their shelter needed to meet. Supplies included PVC pipes for framing, butcher paper, and duct tape. Patrols needed to first design their shelter concept, measure and cut their supplies, and build.


Once all the shelters were built, each patrol had to present their shelter to a panel of judges (parents who were actual engineers!) It was quite interesting to see how each patrol interpreted and solved for each of the task requirements.

Overall, a fun and educational experience for all!










Boy Scout Troop 626, Bellevue, Washington

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