We are heading up to Yatesville Lake this weekend for the Tri-State Area Council's Aquatics Weekend. They have been doing this event every year forever.Ray Franks is the Scout Executive there. He worked in Finance in the Louisville Council, before going to Huntington, WV, so we have some past connections. Tri-State is one of the smallest Councils in the US, but they are big on program and all of their events that I, or others I have talked with, say they are A+.
The Aquatics Weekend costs $25 for youth; $12 for adults. Each Scout can earn 2 different Merit Badges, such as water skiing, motor boating, small boat sailing, fishing, etc. They bring in a boat club from Ohio with the big $50,000 boats and the instruction is wonderful. All of the meals are provided. Good stuff like eggs, pork chops, and biscuits for breakfast. There is a special event patch. Plus, at the end of the event they give you the leader, an envelope with all of the Merit Badges that were earned, plus an Advancement Form filled out for you!
Don't plan on just showing up tonight. There is a 200 Scout limit and they fill up fast. I'm thankful that they are open to out of Council units.
I'm just glad to be going camping. We haven't done that much this summer. Ha Ha.
