Pack 427 works on their conservation award
Mendon Cubscout Pack 427 visited Critchlow Alligator Sancturary located in Athens, Mi. The Pack learned about alligator and other wildlife nutrition and care. The kids enjoyed a hands on learning experience. Most memorable were the two tortioses (speedbump & pothole), the young alligator (alphabet soup) and of course the largest alligator at Critchlow, Godzilla. The Scouts were also intrigued with the snakes, lizards and various frogs in the gift shop. During this outing, the Scouts worked on earning their conservation award. Good Job Pack 427!!!!!
For more information about Critchlow Alligator Sancturary go to www.alligatorsanctuary.com
Located at 1698 M-66 Athens, MI 49011
Phone: 269-729-4802.
Admission: $4 per person.
Contact: David C. or info@alligatorsanctuary.con
Posted August 18, 2009
Support and enjoy Camp Rota-Kiwan. My family has enjoyed it, and you should too!
My two brothers and I spent several summers during the 1960's enjoying Boy Scout Camping at Camp Rota-Kiwan. We were members of a large and very active Troop 18, now Troop 218. Camping here was the highlight of our summer, every summer. We learned many things here at camp, most of which are still taught today. Most importantly was self-discipline. How to take care of and control one's self. We were all fortunate enough to have wonderful leaders, supportive parents, and a beautiful camp. We all earned our Eagle Scout badge, and became members of the Order of the Arrow.
Today we are all productive members of society here in Southwest Michigan. I am now raising five of my grandchildren, two of which are Cub Scouts in Pack 218. They are preparing for their first outing to Camp Rota-Kiwan. We are all very excited because we can anticipate nothing but good things about Scout Camping Events. I too am excited because I have not visited Rota-Kiwan in many years. It will be like a homecoming to me as well as a new adventure.
Back in the sixties, Rota Kiwan was a very basic camp. Only half a dozen buildings to use and dirt trails to hike. No Cub Scout camp was considered. Rota-Kiwan was a special gift to the community from the Rotary and Kiwanis organizations and has touched thousands of young lives since its creation.
Over the years, additional lands were donated to the camp, and expansions to the camp help to serve even more scouts than ever before.
In the main dining hall, there was a huge fire place with a memorial plaque attached. I don't believe that I ever saw a fire in this fireplace, but do remember that the plaque was a Scouter named Douglas Stowe. Douglas Stowe was my Great Uncle and was a Boy Scouter in the 1915-1920 era. He died in a plane crash many years ago.
I hope that any young scout can and will participate in camping adventures at Camp Rota-Kiwan. It is a great experience!
Donn S
Committee Treasurer
Cub Scout Pack 218
Posted on July 10th, 2009
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