Cub Scouts turn out for Weird Science Day Camp

Melissa Baker
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GIBSONBURG - Eagle Bay Cub Scouts hosted a "Weird Science" Day Camp last week at White Star Park.

Under the leadership of Camp Director Danielle Wagner, the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 302, andProgram Director Jennifer Brown, the Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 314, the camp teamof volunteers guided youth throughout various activities and STEM events.

Niylah Stamm, 10 of Fremont, gets instruction on the archery range from her instructor Amy Lay.
Niylah Stamm, 10 of Fremont, gets instruction on the archery range from her instructor Amy Lay.

More than 100 Cub Scouts along with their parents and leaders, gathered at White Star Park from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4 for the yearly event.

Cub Scout camp has been at White Star Park since 1984

The camp has been at White Star Park since 1984. They have individual barns with different activities, all based on "Weird Science" including physics, medicine, wood shop, magnetism, forensics, crafts, and imagination station.

“The kids loved the trading post’s cold treats. Imagination station was a hit and the kids enjoyed earning stickers for their water bottles,” said Meagan Rhode from Pack 370.

Over 100 Cub Scouts along with their parents and leaders, gathered at White Star Park in Gibsonburg, for Eagle Bay's "Weird Science" Cub Day Camp 2023.
Over 100 Cub Scouts along with their parents and leaders, gathered at White Star Park in Gibsonburg, for Eagle Bay's "Weird Science" Cub Day Camp 2023.

The camp brings together a team of Cubmasters and volunteers to guide and mentor youth whose ages range from 2nd to 5th grade. There was also swimming, fishing adventures, outdoor, cooking, first aid training, and BMX bikes.

“My biggest takeaway was spending time with my grandson and seeing the excitement in his eyes,” said Joyce Sandel from Pack 361.

Each scout received a water bottle and collected stickers for each activity they completed, just like a badge.

Volunteers make the camp happen

“I would just like to extend a thank you to all the dedicated volunteers," said James Clark, district executive for Boy Scouts. "They put their time and energy and resources into this program it wouldn’t have been done without them.

“Scouting is a wonderful program to be involved in. I grew up in the Scouting program personally and wanted to give back as much as I can”.

Sandusky County Sheriff Deputy John Johannsen gives instruction in bicycle safety at the 2023 Eagle Bay "Weird Science" Day Camp, at White Star Park in Gibsonburg.
Sandusky County Sheriff Deputy John Johannsen gives instruction in bicycle safety at the 2023 Eagle Bay "Weird Science" Day Camp, at White Star Park in Gibsonburg.

“Hats off to all the staff," added Chuck Baacke, Eagle Bay Commissioner. "Everyone had such great attitudes, Thank you.”

More information on Cub Scouts is available online at beascout.scouting.org.

This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: Day Camp draws nearly 100 to White Star Park