Seekonk Scouts Troop 1 and Troop 9 October Adventures

Seekonk Troop 1 and Troop 9 Scouts had an October full of adventure. Seekonk Scouts started October with Adventure at the Fort in Newport, Rhode Island. Seekonk Scouts were able to spend the weekend camping inside the Fort.

Seekonk Scouts made a daytrip to TreeTrails Adventure in Mystic, Connecticut. Scouts had fun completing fun and challenging ropes courses and ziplines.

Scouts participated in their yearly scouting for food campaign. Scouts placed yellow fliers on mailboxes and doors throughout Seekonk encouraging residents to donate to Scouting for food.

Scouts collect and transport all donated items to Doorways, Inc. our local food bank. For more information regarding Doorways please visit, www.doorwaysfoodpantry.org.

Seekonk Troop 1 and Troop 9 Scouts held a Court of Honor. During the Court of Honor, Scouts are awarded rank and merit badges to celebrate their achievements. Troop 1 and Troop 9 Scouts earned lots of merit badges including communication, rock climbing, paddling, swimming, citizenship in the nation, and environmental science. Troop 1 recognized their newest Eagle Scout, the highest rank a scout can earn, achieved by only 5% of all scouts.

Scouts got to practice their first aid skills with a mock disaster drill. Several Scouts used moulage to simulate injuries while other scouts practiced triage and medical skills.

Seekonk Scouts had fun coordinating a Troop Halloween party. Scouts were able to show off their costumes and creativity. Celebrations included a pie eating contest, a donut eating contest, and various games including a costume contest.

Scouts continued to plan upcoming adventures including Campsgiving. Scouts will prepare parts of a Thanksgiving meal in groups using their camp cooking skills, then share a feast together.

For more information about Scouts, contact Troop1SeekonkMA@gmail.com  for boys or Troop9SeekonkMA@gmail.com  for girls. Scouting is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17. Follow us on Social Media for Scouting events, fundraising, and Eagle Scout projects happening around town: Troop 1 Seekonk and Troop 9 Seekonk.