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Sep. 14, 2008 - A Merit Badge Clinic done RIGHT! Evergreen Aviation

S & S went to a Merit Badge University at the Spruce Goose Museum over the weekend. If you live in the Northwest, I highly recommend it. Sometimes these end up to be mills; couple hour sessions where the boys are 'awarded' the badges simply for showing up. (Not really, but as a homeschooler, it sure feels that way.) This one was not. In addition to requiring a substantial number of prerequisites, the classes were meaty and taught by enthusiastic counselors.

I love it when something gets done the right way!

Merit Badge clinics are an especially good idea for badges that aren't easily available in your area. Maybe you don't have a counselor for the badge, or it's one that you'd have a difficult time finding a buddy for. That was the case for Farm Mechanics. Seijitsu took this and said he learned a LOT. I'm glad I wasn't watching the hands-on portion as they used grinders and other machinery that would've made me nervous.

Soumei took the Orienteering class that he missed at camp because he was still trying to master his knots. It surprised me to hear that he thought it was the best class offered.

Scouts in our group also worked on Indian Lore, Cooking, and Nature. More than 350 Scouts and leaders participated. We've been to several clinics and this one was definitely the best run so far.

Comments

Sep. 15, 2008 - Sarah

Posted by 7757

Sadly, you are correct. There are no choices for us that I can see. I may not vote for a President this time. I know many consider that "throwing away my vote" but I don't believe it's ever wrong to vote (or not vote) according to one's convictions. If only there were more political leaders who would "talk the talk and walk the walk" like it appears that Sarah does. Men and women in a different season of life who do not have the family obligations that the Palins have right now. I hope you have a great day. Sincerely, Susan Blount

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