Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 11)

After a fun but exhausting week, in which the Scouts learned some new skills, deepened friendships, made memories that will last a lifetime and learned a bit more about themselves, it is time to say goodbye to Camp Bowman.

Each of us have wonderful memories. For some, it was the very first time at Boy Scout Summer Camp. (And the first time away from home.) For others, it was a chance to relive the memories of their youth.

No matter if it was your first to tenth, each time is different and each time is memorable.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 10)

Troop 466 also likes to do extra special things. This year, we celebrated a birthday (complete with cake and a gift) and had Cub Pack 466 join us for a Quesadilla dinner.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 9)

Summer Camp is not Summer Camp without swimming.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 8)

There are a variety of different additional activities that a troop can participate during their week at Scout Camp. One of these is the Pirate's Breakfast.


The troop goes to the Commissary and picks up breakfast. Then they head down to the Waterfront to pick up rowboats, head out on the lake and enjoy their feast.

The Old Man and the Sea?

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 6)

As expected, there are merit badges that can and need to be earned in the outdoors. Here are some of our Scouts in the Scout Skill area working on the Pioneering Merit Badge.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 5)

One of the skills every Scout is required to learn is First Aid. Here the Scouts are practicing the basics of CPR one evening after Taps.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 4)

Now, although everyone wants to be out hiking, swimming, cooking, etc., periodically, you have to sit down around a table and learn. Of course, with every badge, there is some paperwork. Here are the guys in the Administration building taking a class.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 3)

Each night, all of the troops in the camp gather around the parade field/flagpoles for a closing ceremony with one Troop responsible for the lowering of the colors. All troops are required to bring their troop flag.

After the lowering of the colors, there are a variety of Camp announcements, such as the Troop with the best campsite (which we took the first night), contest winners (which we swept), changes to the program, etc.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 2)

Ever wonder what a Scout sleeps in at summer camp? Scouts sleep in a wall tent on a platform. Two Scouts per tent. What do you notice across the road?

Here is one of the patrol dining areas. Mr. Kelley and the gang are getting ready to head down to the waterfront.

Here is the other patrol area. Looks like they are getting lunch ready. Yum, yum.

Camp Bowman - Goshen Scout Camp 2009 (Set 1)

Here we are at Camp Bowman. This is a photo of the leader area and beyond it, one of the patrol sites.

Not too bad for a latrine...