Scouts and adult leaders from Boy Scout Troop 52, chartered to First United Methodist Church of Lawrence, have been inducted into and advanced in the Order of the Arrow of the National Honorary Camping Society with the Boy Scouts of America during April and May. Those inducted into Order of the Arrow were Alek Joyce, Stefan Kuczera, Jaron Crynds, Harry Smith, Michael Smith, Tim Barta and Brendan Golledge. Doug Rawlings advanced the rank of Brotherhood. Sue Reiske was tapped out at the Pelathe District Call Out ceremony and will do her ordeal at a later date. Michael Smith is the new OA representative from Troop 52.

Pelathe District had its annual Cub Scout day camp June 5-9 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. There were 315 Cub Scouts from Packs 3013, 3052, 3053, 3055, 3056, 3057, 3058, 3059, 3064, 3065, 3071, 3072, 3077, 3370 and 3462 in attendance. Nearly 50 youths and junior staff members from Troops 52, 53, 55, 59, 64, 65 and Venturing Crew 2052 worked for more than 1,000 volunteer hours along with more than 150 adult volunteers. The theme was “Cubs in Hollywood.”

Program highlights included mud volleyball, electricity, kickball, sock puppets, BB gun, archery, sling shot, making Apple Fritters and building a bird house. There was an awards presentation, and family night activity, including karaoke.

There were 38 second-year Webelos from Packs 3052, 3055, 3056, 3057, 3064, 3071, 3072, 3077, 3370 and 3462 who played Mountain Ball.

The final event was a visit from the Lawrence Fire Department officials who showered the boys by using a hose from their pumper truck.

Den 13 of Pack 3013 won first place in the Den Home Decorating Contest, and Den 14 of Pack 3064 won a pizza lunch for collecting nearly 200 pounds of canned food.

The program director was Rod Zinn, and the camp director was Nicolette Bennett. Next year’s camp will be June 4-8.

Cub Scout Pack 3077, chartered to Sunflower School PTO, participated in the Cub Scout Day Camp. Cubs who participated were Vinnie Barker, Cade Burghart, Cy Burghart, Noah Christilles, Brennan Davies, Parker Davies, Jacob DiVilbiss, Sam Dykes, Sam Goodwin, Marshall Griffin, Michael Heschmeyer, Kelvin Lopez, Lucas Mackey, Jack Ryan, Alex Stark, Hunter Taylor, Kyle Trompeter and Miller Wolf. Adult leaders who acted as walking leaders or camp staff members were Kathryn Barker, Mike Burghart, Dennis Christilles, Melanie Davies, Greg DiVilbiss, Mary Dykes, Susan Goodwin, Bennett Griffin, Brian Heschmeyer, Rick Heschmeyer, Jose Lopez, Doug Mackey, MarSue Mackey, Wes Ryan, Jeffrey Stark, Kent Taylor and Mark Trompeter.

Mariner Girl Scout Troop 660 recently spent two days canoeing on the Buffalo river in northcentral Arkansas. Girls attending the outing were Lara Turner, Grace Daniels, Ashlie Giffin, Allison Burke, Meredith Burke and Mariah Schwager. Adult advisers and instructors accompanying the girls were Marty and Cecelia Burke, Bruce and Mary Jo Mensie, Lawrence and Lynne Bodle, Jackie Holladay, Lucy Remple McAllister and Margaret Bodle. The low level of the river presented challenges in finding water deep enough to float in some areas. The girls learned about teamwork, maneuvering skills and “reading” the river.

The troop also is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 4-6. There will be activities at Hidden Valley Camp and Clinton Lake. Efforts are being made to contact everyone who was in the troop. Contact advisers Jean Martin, Lynne Bodle, Marcia West or Mary Jo Mensie if you know of someone who hasn’t been contacted.

The troop began as “Ship 201” under the leadership of Lucy Remple; her mother, Mariana Remple, later became the troop adviser and served in a leadership capacity until her death in 2000. Over the years, the troop number changed to 660 and the Council changed from the Lawrence Girl Scout Council to Vallehi Council to Kaw Valley Council.