Eagle85

Eagle90 is correct, our boys just came back from camp and averaged 3 badges (completed) per boy. Even our newest Scout took 4 classes and completed 2 of them! Our more experienced Scouts took full loads of 6 classes and completed 3-5 of them. When you cook at camp, you get up a little earlier for breakfast, eat lighter lunches (not the best time to roast a pig), and eat dinner a little later in the day (about 30 minutes later than the guys in the dining hall). The boys really enjoy it...(This message has been edited by Eagle85)

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SC, The official flag is 3x5 and no other size is offered. Yes, this flag is large for small boys to handle, and yes, it does cost a small fortune. When I was a Cubmaster of a new Pack, our parents (and CO) had a heart attack when I told them the cost for our Pack Flag. The flag size is not going to change, so you'll have to make changes with your approach. Have only the Webelos Cub Scouts carry the flag in parades or other "marching" events because they are older and physically more capable. It also provides a goal for younger Scouts to achieve. Carrying the flag for your Pack

Our summer camp use to have the BEST food in the dining hall, 20 years ago... For the last 5 years or so, the meals have all been heat-n-eat type meals, and there is never enough to go around. Portions are very small, food is bland, and nutritional value is questionable. Many Troops leaders had discussed the poor food from the dining hall in the past, but we always met with the same answers: Cost, staffing, leftovers, meals are approved, meals are nutritious, blah, blah, blah. We researched extensively and determined the average meal at our camp was costing less than $1.40 per cam