->             I am clay watson a first class scout and I was wondering
-> was some of your favorite camps and what was you favorite place to go
-> summer camp. Personaly my favorite camp is sid and my favorite summer
-> is lonesome Cedar Ranch and my favorite camp was the first summer cam
-> had at Lonesome Cedar Ranch It was a blast please let me know what so
-> your experances are and don't hesitate to write me mail I like mail b
-> dont get verry much.
Evening, Clay.
My favorite camps...Hmmmmm... I would have to say Treasure Island in 
Pennsylvania. However, it really isn't "in" PA.  It's in the middle of 
the Delaware River separating PA from New Jersey. In case you're 
wondering, yes, you have to boat your equipment onto the island. I've 
been there many times, but the best time was during summer camp. The 
camp had the troops perform night watch. Each troop, which "volunteered" 
two or three scouts, scheduled for a specific night had two hours to 
walk the island making sure everything was OK. The night our troop had 
watch, the night sky was utterly brilliant with thousands of stars 
visible. Also, when we reached the dock, there was a thick fog hovering 
about 2 feet over the water.
Of course, the multitude of other activities at TI made the trip away 
from home well worth it. I learned more about scouting at that camp 
than anywhere else. FYI, Treasure Island is the birthplace of the Order 
of the Arrow. At each summer camp, the OA inductees are led away to 
their ordeal by a neat ceremony. Unfortunately, details escape me at 
this time, but if you wish, I'll write about the ceremony in another 
message when I do remember it.
I've never been to a ranch. You'll have to tell us about it.
Until next time...
Joe
Eagle Scout, Class of '86
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