In the morning we woke up to cool temperatures, but not bad overall. The cooks went to work on breakfast while others assembled and put up a flag pole. Each of the patrols had Pancakes and Sausage for breakfast. After clean up we went for a pleasant 5 mile canoe trip. Some of the trees were starting to turn and it made for a nice trip down river. Once the canoes were landed and pulled on shore we headed back to camp for lunch. One patrol went with cold cut sandwhiches with soup, while the other had grilled ham and cheese with soup. Needless to say after canoeing we were quite hungry and lunch hit the spot. Clean up went a little slow so we skipped Mini-Golf and chose to stay in the campsite. Some worked on advancement while others tried fishing, cards, or just relaxed. At one point the winds really picked up and found anything that wasn't tied down. Later in the afternoon we went on a 30 minute Hay Ride that toured another section of camp. Then it was time to work on our Archery skills. Some members of the troop decided to have a little fun at the playground.

Dinner was served at the main pavilion by staff from Mohican Wilderness. We had chili, cookies, chips, and apple cider. There was a short break after dinner and then we took a torch lit hike up to the cemetary for ghost stories around a campfire. Then it was time for the Halloween Party complete with costumes, hot dogs and soda pop. Stewart received a prize for the Funniest Costume as a Homeless Bed Bug winning the troop either a week of summer camp or a canoeing weekend at Mohican Wilderness. Great job, Stewart! It was a very busy and fun filled trip. Those getting spooked were Adam, Alex, Evan, Jack, James, Kevin (sat evening), Michael A., Michael L., Mitchell (sat evening), Nick, Peter, Richard, Stephen, Stewart, Mr. Deran, Mrs. Golem, Mrs. Grasso, and Mr. Makowski.

Purpose: Mohican Wilderness celebrates the closing of the camping season with an All Scouts Halloween Party. Activities start Satruday at 9am and will include all of the camp's recreation that the weather permits. This includes canoeing, kayaking, tubing, mini-golf, bike riding, basketball, volleyball, softball, scavenger hunt, hay rides, and rec barn.

The pavilion will be the center of activities with a big fire in the center. Dinner will be served by Mohican Wilderness as will refreshments for the evening's Halloween Party. Dinner will be followed by a torch light procession to the graveyard where ghost stories will be told. Prizes will be awarded for the best ghost stories told by Scouts.

Upon returning from the cemetery (assuming all will), everyone should dress in a costume for the Halloween Party. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes worn by Scouts.

PRIZES AWARDED FOR:
Best Ghost Story told at cemetary
Best Halloween costume for
scariest, funniest, ugliest, most creative, prettiest

PRIZES
Week's summer camp for whole troop, OR
Weekend of camping and canoeing for the shole troop, OR
Week of camping for Scout's family

Location: Camping and Canoeing - Mohican Wilderness, Glenmont, Ohio

Length of Canoe Trip: Approximately 10 miles.

Cost: $25.00 per person (permission slip and fee due at meeting on October 4th)

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, October 16th, 10:30am - Behind Old Church

Items to Bring:

• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Chapstick or Lip Balm
• Sunglasses
• Strap for Eye or Sunglasses
• Old Tennis Shoes