Camping Bust

A little over a month ago Chase's scout pack was told about an upcoming stake camp out that they would be having the end of June.  Chase has been looking forward to it, and talking about it ever since.  Chase made a bottle rocket and Matt helped him make a "no rules" pinewood derby car  as part of the activities they were going to participate in.  They made a tank, which was about as heavy as a real tank. 

Matt wasn't sure as it got closer if he would even be able to sneak away from work to take him, but luckily he was able to make the time.  They left early Friday afternoon and got lost due to not having any directions which made for a rocky start.  When they finally arrived at camp they found it to be  more of a do your own thing with your ward kind of camp, which would have been fine if anyone else from our ward showed up....which they did not.  They did participate in the bottle rocket launch, and kicked butt and took first in the derby.  Then it was ward time, so not sure what they did.

After the fireside speaker they said they would be wrapping up in the morning and they could do their own thing with their boys (ward).  Matt and Chase decided  to pack it up and come home.  They snuck out in the backyard in the dark, and pitched their tent for the night.

They got up early and cooked breakfast for everyone outside on the grill.  At first I was sad thinking Chase might have missed out and sad that they weren't included with another group, but I realized they still had good quality time together and that was worth more than anything.