The Bessemer Boy Scout Troop 337 recently spent a week at Scout Camp Tesomas. The camp is located just north of Rhinelander, WI.  The boys were accompanied by Scout Master Bruce Jendusina and Assistant Leaders Chuck McIntyre, Bonnie McIntire and Ron Store.

While at camp the scouts were able to work on obtaining their merit badges. Several f the boys had the opportunity to complete the requirements for their mountain climbing badges. A 22 mph, quarter mile slide down a guy wire was certainly a courage testing event. Scout director Bonnie McIntire, took the plunge without any hesitation at all. 

The scouts went to classes on leather crafting and sailing as well as several other classes.

The sailing class shown in our photos, included capsizing and righting the small sailing craft used by the boys.

It was parents day when we visited the scouts at their campsite "Winnebago" and was also the day of the Order of the Arrow Ceremony.

The Camp also had a Chapel for the scouts to attend, which was built by the KIWANAS.

Scout camp today is quite different today than it was 50 years ago. Now, cell phones and cell towers have replaced the two tin cans connected with a piece of string. Although the toys and equipment have become more sophisticated the fun and the scouting experience still remain the same.

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