Scouts and families have fun in the sun!

On March 19-20, 2011 the Troop went on our annual Family Retreat to Camp Casey on Whidbey Island. We occupied two barracks for the 23 scouts and 21 family members who were in attendance.

New scouts got to work on advancement requirements and everyone played at the Fort Casey bunkers. We played games, had a camp fire, star gazed, and enjoyed catered meals with an abundance of food. The menu included:

Dinner 3/19/2011
Salad Bar
Beef Barley Soup
Fresh Cantaloupe
Oven Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans
Biscuit
Chocolate Chip Cookies & Ice Cream
Vegetarian Choice: Macaroni & Cheese

Breakfast 3/20/2011
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Links
Pancakes Served With Warm Syrup & Butter
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Fruit Juice
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Oatmeal & Cold Cereal
Yogurt Bar & Assorted Muffins


New friendships and memories were made by all! 

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Troop Welcomes New Scouts from Pack 433 Puesta del Sol

On March 6, 2011 our troop participated in the Crossover Ceremony for Webelos from Pack 433, Puesta del Sol, Elementary. 12 scouts from our Troop were present to receive the 12 Webelos who were earning their Arrow of Light award and crossing over into our Troop. The formal ceremony, followed by a reception of delicious appetizer and dessert trays was held at South Bellevue Community Center.

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Chirico Trail Hike on Tiger Mountain

On Sunday, January 16 we hiked up Chirico Trail on Tiger Mountain. Our destination was the paraglider launch area on the way to the summit at PooPoo Point. Our troop group of 12 Scouts, 7 adults and one dog was joined by four Webelos scouts from Pack 629 and 633 along with their parents.

It was a nice hike about 3.2 miles and gaining 1650 feet. Although it had rained very hard all night before, the day's hike was somewhat muddy, but not too bad.

Everyone appreciated reaching our destination: the Paraglider launch field where the wind was blowing strong. We did get a peek-a-boo view through the clouds to see the height we had accomplished. No paragliders were flying this day, but we look forward to coming again on a clear day!

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Troop 626 Eagle Projects in the News

Click here to check out the article on our Troop's six recent Eagle Projects in the Bellevue Reporter.

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CHRISTMAS TREE SALE COMPLETED!

Our Annual Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser Has Ended.

Thank you to all our customers, the community, Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club, Troop members, alumni, and parents for all your support!

Click here for our Tree Sale brochure!
 
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Eagle Project Benefits Bellevue Botanical Gardens

Brian Helmholz's  Eagle project on October 16 2010, was to re-establish a native habitat to the outer reaches of the Lost Meadow trail at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens.  We, as a crew, planted a number of larger trees on the outer edges of the trail that will grow as time goes on to help isolate the gardens from the non natural world, and we planted several hundred low shrubs that will expand and multiply in the area to replenish natural life in the area.  

Thanks to the volunteers that attended, the project was a complete success and we managed to plant past the planned areas.

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Newport Hills Community Benefits from Eagle Project

October 16, 2010. Jeffrey Pyke's Eagle Project workers cleared stumps and invasive plants at a trail head entrance in the Newport Hills Community, then planted native trees and shrubs and put down mulch.  The entire area was diversified and beautified and the community was very grateful for the scouts' hard work.  With over 20 helpers, the volunteers put forth a total of over 45 hours of community service. 

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