2010 Spring Parley Recap

Parley had a new venue this year as 100 boys and 60 leaders from all four west side divisions came together for two days of fun, adventure, and fellowship. Everyone had a great time seeing how the Northwest mountain men of the 1800's lived and worked and got to join in with hands on activities.

Friday afternoon was spent among tall fir trees setting up tents, putting the camp site together, and having dinner. As darkness settled, everyone joined by the council fire for worship, songs, and a great message by Chad Laffey "Swift River" about how we all have gifts and talents. Afterwards there were S'mores back at the camp sites and then lights out.

In the morning a bugle reveille was blown and it was time to get up, get breakfast and then gather for morning worship and another message by Swift River about making the right choices. The rest of the day was filled with fun in the mountain man village where there was candle making, working iron in the forge area, shaping a long bow, trading beads, furs and other goods, and some story telling by the men in buckskins. Outside the tent village there was a trail walk with knife and tomahawk targets, an archery range, and a chance to shoot a black powder rifle.

The day wrapped up with everyone gathered one last time to receive prizes for the shooting and throwing events and then it was time to "load up the wagons" and go home. A big thank you goes to our hosts, The Tacoma Sportsman Club, for letting us use their picnic area and archery and shooting ranges.See you next year.