Scout Cedar Badge 2014

This past weekend we drove to Treasure Mountain, Wyoming to attend Connor's graduation from Cedar Badge, a week long Scout leadership course.  This year was a little different however.... 

Connor was a part of the leadership staff this time which is what the red barret signifies.  He was now helping teach leadership to other scouts.   He was also a medical assistant.

To become part of the leadership staff for this summer, Connor had to go through several interviews back in November.  He was asked a variety of questions.  The interviewers must have liked what he said because he got a call letting him know that he was chosen.  We are super proud of him for taking such initiative and interest in such a worthy endeavor .  

Cedar Badge Graduation Ceremony

What a handsome fellow.   :)  I sure missed him this past week.  Our home just wasn't the same without him.  I'm very glad to have him back!

The boys were separated into troops during their week of scout camp and each troop is given a name.  This year Connor was a part of:
Love the quote - George Washington was an inspired man in so many ways.


Connor's troop was led by Kelby Dye.  Kelby was the one who chose Connor to be a part of his troop.  Here he's announcing his troop...first starting with his leadership assistants:

Walking up as their names are called.

Shaking hands with the rest of the Cedar Badge Leadership.

Along with a few hugs.

These boys get pretty tight over the week.

Here's to Connor's group - Troop Washington!!!!  (You'll have to scroll to the right to see Connor...it's like the game Where's Waldo...can you find him?)




After all the Scout troops had been presented, they retired the flag and had a final salute to finish off the ceremony.

Logan, one of Connors' buddies from his church ward, attended under Connor this year.

Even though I had no idea what Connor was saying to Logan, just watching these two during this particular moment was quite touching.

Connor, Logan, and Brigham.


Our whole family came up to see Connor.  Ronin has been on a crazy streak lately, poor Aubrey gets to deal with him quite a lot, lol.

You're looking at a future scouter right here:

Connor is growing into a fine young man and I love that the Scouting Program is helping him develop any character trait that is good and worthy.

Connor was pretty tired...he says he didn't get to sleep until 1:30 that night and was up by 6 AM. 

After the main ceremony, the troops separate and head to their own campsites to receive their certificates of completion, pick up their personal gear, and say their goodbyes.  Connor really enjoyed working under Kelby.

Exhaustion finally took over on the way home.  Funny, I have the exact same kind of picture from last year. 

Connor's highlights from the week:
* It snowed the first day.
* It hailed the second day.
* Noodle sword fighting was very popular.  Out of the whole troop, only two noodle swords survived.
* Having to wake up earlier than all the other scouts due to being in leadership.  (I bet he loved that.)
* Ribs for dinner on the first night.
* A whole lot of fun!