By: Mark Greenwood
Antwerp Boy Scout Troop 143 enjoyed Summer Camp 2020 on June 14-20.
The Antwerp Boy Scouts recently returned from their weeklong Summer Camp, held this year at the Paulding County Fairgrounds from June 14-20. It turned out to be an ideal weather week, and the Scouts participated in numerous events both at the Fairgrounds and in the area. With outstanding support of the scout parents, the Troop was able to offer numerous merit badge opportunities and a fun-filled week of activities. Several former scouts of the troop also helped in teaching these merit badges and supporting the activities, many thanks to all.
Activities throughout the week included, swimming at Blue Water Campground, shooting sports at the Antwerp Conservation Club, Sunday evening church service provided by Pastor Ricky Grimes, community service work at LaFountain Park in Paulding, an overnight outbound campout in the woods, and a fun-filled Family Night on Friday that included a pizza buffet and a spirited game of kickball where the youth played against the parents.
A special thanks goes out to the Paulding County Fairboard for allowing the use of the grounds for this year’s summer camp. The Troop would also like to thank Guy Dasher for working to get the plumbing repaired and the restrooms open.
If your son, age 11-17, is interested in joining the Antwerp Boy Scouts, they meet every Tuesday at the VFW Post 5087 on Railroad Street in Antwerp from 7:00-8:30 p.m., please stop in for a visit anytime.
