Mission Peak conducted a successful youth run Spring Camporee March 17-19 at Rancho Los Mochos. There were 20 troops, 41 patrols, 262 participants and 68 Scouters with the troops that competed in 16 events led by the youth staff of about 40 senior scouts. The JASM for the Staff Scouts was Mr Soumajit Saha from troop 379 who organized the events with his Staff Scouts from multiple troops. The staff scouts were supported by a number of adults to advise them led by Mr. Lee Amon and Tom Kacinski. Both the scouts and the scouters liked having the senior scouts organize and run the events. Congratulations to the Staff Scouts for a momentous event!!!!
Troop 176 was the Overall Winner taking several first-place awards in events. The weather was great on Saturday with sprinkles on Sunday during flags and presentation of the ribbons.
The Staff Youth and adult staff were served delicious meals at the Commissary by Mr. Kacinski and his cook staff and camped in Blue Oak. In contrast the troops in Manzanita prepared food in their campsites. A desert dutch oven competition was held, better known as the Golden Spoon. There were two first place winners:
- Troop 186 with a Cinnamon Roll made all from scratch!
- Troop 155 with a Monkey Bread Pie!
Our hope is to hold the next camporee led by another group of Senior Scouts giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership ability.