The troop met at the Old Church at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, March 23, 2007, as we all prepared for a winter cabin campout at Camp Manatoc. We departed the Old Church at 6:30 P.M., and arrived at the campsite at about 7:00 P.M. After we unpacked all the gear, we collected wood for a fire, and then went in for a night of fun, specifically playing the board game RISK. We played into the night, and eventually, we all went to bed.

Saturday morning came, and we all enjoyed a delicious breakfast as we played more games. We then took a break from all of our games and helped some of the younger scouts improve on their scout rank. As morning rolled over into the afternoon, we packed up what we needed and went to the Cleveland Rock Gym to do some rock climbing. There was nowhere to go but up as the Troop enjoyed climbing up the many challenging rock walls. After an afternoon of fun, we headed back to the cabin for the evening. After a very good meal of chili, hot dogs (or chili dogs), and a fresh salad to boot, compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Mayher, we enjoyed playing some more board games and card games like RISK and UNO, late into the night.

As the sun rose Sunday morning, we packed up all of our gear and cleaned out the cabin, leaving it as clean as a whistle. After all the gear was at the cars, the cabin was inspected and passed with flying colors, and we were free to head on our way. We then left the campsite, and headed back to the old church, where we unpacked the troop gear. Then, finally, we said our goodbyes, and everyone went their separate ways, concluding a great camping experience.

Those in attendance were as follows: Jordan C., Nick D., Chris B., Kevin K., David H., Jacob D., DJ L., Peter L., Steven M., Jacob W., Michael K., Alex Da., Eric E., Alex Dz., David D., Ryan S., Mr. Dzurnak, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Landoll, and Mr. Svihlik. *Matthew L., Mrs. Mayher, and Mr. Mayher made a cameo appearance.

Activities:

• Advancement Requirements
• Indoor Rock Climbing at the Cleveland Rock Gym, 21200 St Clair Ave, Building B3, Euclid, Ohio 44117 - You must have a waiver signed by your parents to participate in this activity. Be sure to visit the Cleveland Rock Gym website for more information on their facilities and indoor rock climbing. YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE, ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS PERMITTED. Scouts camping the entire weekend will have first priority. We will need several drivers on Saturday.
• Firebuilding Contest
• Game Night(s)

Location: Manatoc Scout Reservation, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264, camp phone number for emergencies 330-657-2592, Legion Lodge Cabin

1. Broadview Rd South to Route 303
2. Route 303 East to Akron-Peninsula Rd
3. Akron-Peninsula Rd South to Truxell Rd
4. Entrance to Manatoc is on North side of Truxell Rd

Cost: $15.00 for food and lodging + $18.00 for rock climbing = $33.00 total cost. Permission Slip and fee are due at meeting on March 6th! It is very important to turn in your fees on time. We have to make reservations with the Rock Gym in advance so they will have enough staff on hand.

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, March 25th, 9:30am

Items to Bring:

• Be Prepared for Winter Weather
• Sneakers for Inside Cabin and Rock Climbing
• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)