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Camp Cherry Valley, Catalina Island
July 2007
Do we all look like we would rather be in bed? That's because it's 3:00 in the morning and time to drive to California to begin our week on Catalina Island at Camp Cherry Valley... via Starbucks to help the drivers stay awake!!
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We arrive in Long Beach and take a ferry over to Catalina Island.
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The Scouts retire to the staterooms for some hands of poker
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While the leaders relax on deck |
are we there yet?
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We're glad to be off that boat!! |
Our home for the next week |
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And then some relaxation time
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When we say relax, Mr. Keifer listens! |
Swim check time! Lenny can't wait to jump in that cold water! |
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The swim checks are a little more challenging here than at Camp Geronimo! |
For our service project, we clean up brush to prevent a fire hazard
 
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Maybe we can sneak into town while they finish up this service project!
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And now it's cobbler time!
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 | The next day we hike up to the top of the island
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 | Here's our troop photographer getting some great scenery shots!
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 | Then we head over to the beach for swimming and snorkeling
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 | The target practice here is also more challenging than at Camp Geronimo!
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I love donuts! | Blaze distributes the donut delivery.. one for you, two for me, one for you, three for me..
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We check on Troop 697's Geocache which we placed several years ago
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We prepare for the HIGHLANDER GAMES!!!
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Unfortunately the Highlander games were not good to Augie and he goes home early with a broken arm.
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| Our final inspection |  |
 | We stack our luggage neatly for the trip home.
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| And say our final goodbyes to the great staff at Camp Cherry Valley... until next year!
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