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The Wizard Safari has a “Wild West” theme. Scouts packed everything they needed for the day in a covered wagon, and set off for adventure. Through obstacle courses and tests of skills, they finally come to the town of Tombstone, where they can stop at the saloon for a cold glass of Birch Beer.
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Participating were the Order of the Arrow Indian Dance Team, who presented some dances and shows based on Indian lore. Also attending were a group of Native Americans, who did a demonstration of their dancing and skills for the Scouts.
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Local fireman and the PA Life Lion were also on hard for the boy’s to learn from. With a local fire department, the Scouts were equipped as fireman, and had to handle a fire hose to put out a fire. This involves more teamwork than you think when the pressure of the hose equals the weight of all the boys combined!
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Along with tug of war and other activities for all Scouts, older scouts got a change to try some different activities such as pole climbing. After a quick safety lesson,, they dressed in the correct safety gear and climbed the poles.
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Back at the campsite everyone had a good dinner, and prepared for the evening show. With the first draft of the new troop cookbook, we had some different, and better, meals on this outing.
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The evening show featured professional Wild West performers keeping with the theme. It was closed with an excellent fireworks display.
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Not to be outdone, the boys then built their own fire back at the campsite, and talked and goofed off long into the night.
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