Over the weekend Scouts of all ages participated in Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee and Cuboree.
Activities that would normally take place at the Council’s 238-acre camp property took place in kitchens, driveways, backyards and neighborhoods all over town.
Both events kicked off Saturday morning with a virtual flag raising ceremony and ended with a virtual campfire via Zoom.
“It was a perfect weekend to be outside and enjoy the weather,” said Senior District Executive, Chris Roehler. “Though the Scouts may have not had the opportunity to meet in person, they did through virtual meetings and were able to participate not only in activities with their families, but also with their fellow Scouts and leaders.”
Logan Jaycox, Tenderfoot Scout, Troop 5, sets up a tent in his backyard during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.
Outdoor activities included hiking, biking, camping, cooking, woodworking, changing a bike tire and organizing a community service project. Virtual activities included knot-tying, first aid, learning Morse code, and trivia games on Kahoot.
“What a great day for youth in Greenwich,” said Eric Lindberg, Council President, adding, “Congratulations to the staff, leaders and our Scouts for committing their time to development, community service and fun!” For more information on local Scouting programs visit GreenwichScouting.org
Troop 5 Scouts bike through Old Greenwich during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual CamporeeMichael Biagioni, Bear Cub, Pack 35, learns about his father’s favorite hobby, playing the guitar, during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Cuboree.Hadrian Nobay, Scout, Troop 9, lights up his tent in his backyard for overnight camping during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.Lucas Arenas, Tiger Cub, Pack 6 helps his mom make Columbian arepas for breakfast during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Cuboree.Cate Tucker, First Class Scout, Troop 10, mountain bikes on local trails during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.Robert Parry, First Class Scout, Troop 35, kayaks near his home during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.Zachary Griper, Scout, Troop 5 and his brother Jacob, Second Class Scout, Troop 5 visits the site of Ernest Thompson Seton’s home while hiking at Pomerance Park during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.George James, Bear Cub, Pack 9, takes a water hike with his younger brother, Dashiell, during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Cuboree.Rani Sandhu, Tenderfoot Scout, Troop 38 and her brother Arjan, Life Scout, Troop 37 prepare lunch on the grill during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.Ethan Miklautsch, Star Scout, Troop 5, picks up trash with his brother Ryan at Shongalla Preserve in Cos Cob during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.
Ethan Miklautsch, Star Scout, Troop 5, picks up trash with his brother Ryan at Shongalla Preserve in Cos Cob during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.
Will Hanna, First Class Scout, Troop 10, cooks over a campfire at home during Greenwich Scouting’s Virtual Camporee.
