For one week in July, the 1st Drumheller Scout troop joined 4000 Scouts from all over British Columbia, Alberta, and as far away as Mexico and New Zealand to camp on Vancouver Island at the Pacific Jamboree.
The theme was “Salish Sea Adventures,” and there was never a dull moment.
Scouts received instruction in the sport of fencing from an Olympic gold medalist, raced up the Gorge waterway in 20-person dragon boats, and tried SCUBA diving, kayaking, log rolling, and Zorb soccer.
They hit pay dirt while gold-panning, spent a sunny day exploring the city of Victoria, and helped build a trail as part of the Legacy Trail project.
Team-building games and activities tested their balance and communication skills, and Scouts stepped out of their comfort zones on a challenging (but fun!) aerial obstacle course that involved rope ladders and bridges, suspended tires, swaying planks, and cargo nets.
During their down time, Scouts cooked meals, programmed robots, made paracord bracelets, learned about ham radios, met new friends, and swapped badges. Our troop returned home tired yet energized from this amazing experience.
We would like to thank the Legion, the Masons, Bernie & The Boys, Hi-Way 9, Kowatch, Allied, Walmart, Drumheller Valley Bus, and Mountain View Charters, as well as a few private donors and the community at large, for their support in helping to make this adventure possible.
