Cub Scout Fun Day at the Ernest Thompson Seton Scout Reservation saw dozens of boys in grades 1-5 enjoyed the fresh air and activities including archery, riflery, climbing walls, and even cooking s’mores over a campfire.
Camp Seton boasts 250 acres, which affords five miles of hiking without leaving the camp. Greenwich’s Police Chief Heavey, an Eagle Scout himself, extended warm welcomes to all the boys who came to explore the reservation.
A happy surprise was that a giant teepee was erected on Saturday by a group of scouts participating in “The Ordeal.” That meant the boys assembled the teepee in silence.
The Ordeal is a challenge of the Order of the Arrow, which is Scouting’s National Honor Society. The Order of the Arrow recognizes Scouts who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.
The candidates who are participated in “The Ordeal” this weekend wore wooden arrows. Once they complete their “Ordeal,” they get an arrow without the triangle and hearts. After a year they will hope to get into the brotherhood, which will be represented by red bars on their sash.
Chief Heavey explained the requirements of The Ordeal. The boys have to do four things, starting with sleeping under the stars for a night, not speaking for 24 hours, eating scant food and and spend a day in service for the camp.
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