WESTFIELD – Boy Scout Troop 109 of St. Mary’s Parish welcomes boys in grades five through eight to join them on Nov. 7 for a fun-filled “Survivorman Adventure Day.”
The annual event, planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Moses, General Knox Road, Russell, is free and open to all boys across the region. Boys do not have to be a Cub Scout or Boy Scout to participate, according to Dave Flaherty, scoutmaster.
“Kids will have a great time in the outdoors in activities that are created and run by our boy scouts,” said Flaherty.
Boys will cross a rope bridge, make primitive survival shelters, use an obstacle course, throw tomahawks, build fires, and participate in other outdoor challenges. Additionally, all boys will make a paracord bracelet to take home.
“It’s a lot of fun,” said Flaherty. “The rope bridge, fire building contest, and obstacle course are always big hits.”
Registration is required by Wednesday at 8 p.m. at http://www.SurvivormanAdventure.info to ensure there is ample food and supplies for the day’s events. Parents are asked to read all pre-event registration details on the website.
A “roadkill chili” lunch is planned which includes “rough bread and pollywog pudding.” Boys are also welcome to bring a bag lunch if they do not like chili. Hot and cold drinks will also be provided throughout the day.
“The roadkill chili lunch is also an attraction,” said Flaherty.
The event will be conducted rain or shine. Boys are encouraged to dress for the weather which includes bringing a hat, gloves, and boots since sneakers will get wet and muddy. Also, boys are asked to bring a folding chair for lunch since there are a limited number of stumps and logs to sit on.
Every boy makes a paracord bracelet to take home during the Survivorman Adventure Day.
