Survival Camp April 13-14, 2002
Lawrence, Kansas

Chris and James with their tripod cooking	Sean and Andrew set up shelter while their supper is cooking	Health & Safety Officer Searing checking out the 1st, 2nd & 3rd degree burns on Spence, Brandon & Sean from dish washing
Older Scouts prepare for a precarious sleep	Brian is our chaplain for Sunday morning church services		Panchos are broken out in a morning mist
Mr. Fish packing light once again	Ryan before he falls through his platform onto Brian		Ryan, Stephen & Barrett
Chris & James take a peaceful canoe ride	Mr. Yameen oversees a game of canoe "chicken"		Troop Guide Joe helps Mr. Adams teach the first years how to cut their fingers cleanly with an axe or bow saw

We had perfect weather for our Survival Camp near Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas. We were fortunate to have the Staiteh family offer their land and lake for our use. Scouts built an interesting array of shelters and had good food. Ryan's treehouse shelter collapsed onto Brian's hammock but there were no injuries. Foods varied considerably. There was a roast chicken on a spit, eggs in orange peels, steaks on rocks, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, dutch oven dessert, brownies, paper bag breakfast, bread on a stick, etc. Older scouts were allowed to do some canoeing and first year scouts learned about soil erosion and the importance of rocks in preventing it. Troop guide Joe helped Mr. Adams teach the 1st years about using an axe and bow saw. All in all, it was a great time in an incredible setting.