Spring Thaw 2011

Since 1987 Scouts have been competing and having lots of fun at the Spring Thaw Camp during the first weekend of June each year. Each Scout Troop competes in a series of fun and challenging events. This year was the 25th Anniversary and the Scouts competed in six most popular activities that have been held over that time.

The six activities that were the most popular were the Climbing Wall (hosted by 5th St. Albert), Archery (hosted by 182nd Riverbend), Snoopy's Biplane (hosted by 186th Knottwood), Survival Techniques (hosted by 26th St. Peters), Pirates Revenge (hosted by 6th Edmonton) and Castle Siege (hosted by 24th Parkallen). Each activity was designed to be fun but challenge each Scout Patrol on team work, scouting skills, creativity and attitude. Awards were given to each patrol that finished with top marks.

During the course of the camp each Troop were also graded on how their camp were organized, cleanliness and chores. The group that had the best camp wins the Chris Buchkowski Award. Other fun events for the Scouts were a campfire, carnival, auction, field of strength and the dreaded obstacle course.

24th Parkallen worked hard all year for this camp and were awarded first place for Snoopy's Biplane, won the Chris Buchkowski Award for best campsite and won First Overall.

Below are some pictures from the camp:

Found some ants during the build of Castle Siege.

Target Range to test the Scouts on accuracy and distance.

Scouts had to build giant slingshots and fire water balloons from two locations.

Near the end of the event we allowed Scouts and volunteers to have a water balloon fight.

Left over snow from the morning.

One view of the obstacle course.