For one weekend last month, and then this past weekend, Jared was able to attend Wood Badge. Wood Badge is an awesome leadership training offered through the Boy Scouts of America. Basically, it teaches the leaders how to run their troops by having them put everything into practice. While perhaps a bit of a step up from regular scout camp, it did crack me up when Jared told me they had to carry their camp songbooks around with them at all times. I can just imagine a bunch of adults randomly busting out into a fabulous rendition of a fun camp song!!! While Jared learned a ton about scouts and running his troop, he also learned so much that will help with his teaching and also in our family. So, even though it was a bit rough being without him for two entire weekends, I am so glad that he took this opportunity!
This is Jared's Owl Patrol formal picture! (Back) Lord Robert Baden-Powell (an actor representing him), Stroh Brann (Course Director), Rob, Dave, Bryan (Patrol Guide); (Front) Mike, Jared, Jim, and Jeff. (Since Jared was the only one at Wood Badge in a Venturing Class A uniform- he is pretty easy to pick out in his dark green!)
Jared getting ready to launch his patrol's bottle rocket!
This is Jared's Owl patrol- (back) Jeff, Mike, Jared, (front) Dave, Rob, and Jim. (I personally love the guys in the background making faces from the Buffalo patrol- some guys never grow up!)
It was so sweet to watch Tori give Jared a huge hug when he got back from his first weekend at "scout camp!" We all missed him so much!
Jared and his awesomely small tent- he barely fit in it!!! But he did enjoy having a true backpacking experience his second weekend!
These are all of the owls that were at Wood Badge- this is a pretty wise bunch of folks!
I think that Jared passed of his campfire making skills- he was pretty proud of his huge bonfire!
This is Jared's group project presentation- it focused on bringing physical fitness more into the troops. His group took first place on their project- they did an awesome job!
Scouting is definitely in Jared's blood! I can't wait until he can start sharing that love with Garrett!!!
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