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Scouts from the Cayo, Orange Walk and Corozal Districts met
in the hilly town of San Ignacio over the weekend of April 19 & 20
to participate in the “CAYO EXTREMe
CHALLENGE 2008”.
The over 300 participants gathered at the Macal River
Park for the opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
National Scout Executive Hilberto Riverol welcomed the participants
to the event and challenged each one to live up to the rules of the
event but at the same time to enjoy all the activities that were
carefully planned to enable each participant to have an
unforgettable experience through various planned activities that
will be Creative, Useful, Rewarding, Attractive and Educational.
Scouts at attention
during the playing of the Belize National Anthem
The Program of Activities included:
Tour of Nabitunich Farm and Resort
Participants were given a tour of the resort where they learned
about the flora and fauna in the area and how it contributes to
keeping a healthy and clean environment. The Scouts then had an
opportunity to do horseback riding.
Tour of Butterfly Museum and Canoeing at Chaa Creek
Scouts were able to view hundreds of butterflies and enjoy nature at
its best. When the tour of the butterfly museum was completed the
Scouts canoed from Chaa Creek all the way to San Ignacio on the
Macal River.
Scouts canoeing on the Macal River
Quest of El Pilar
This activity involved Scouts and Venture Scouts on a 16-mile hike
from San Ignacio Town to El Pilar archeological site. During the
hike Scouts had to identify the various trees leading to El Pilar
and were involved in a number of activities that tested their
Scouting skills. Once on the site the Scouts were instructed on the
history of our Mayan culture and had the opportunity to explore the
area.
Cub Scout Activity
Cub Scouts who are ages 7 through 11 went on a tour of Spanish
Lookout - a Mennonite community about 6 miles from San Ignacio. Cub
Scouts had the opportunity to tour various processing plants and
learn about the history and culture of this progressive community.
Entertainment Night
The night was full of entertainment; Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venture
Scouts provided a number of entertaining programs that went over the
scheduled time. Songs, recitals, skits and dances were all part of
the night’s activity.
The program culminated on Sunday morning with a Scouts Own, followed
by a parade through the main streets of San Ignacio Town.
Scouts on Parade during Sunday’s Activity
The weekend event “CAYO EXTREME
CHALLENGE 2008” was organized by the Cayo District Scout
Assembly under the chairmanship of Scout Leader Oscar Garcia from
the 7th Cayo Sacred Heart College Scout Group. He was
assisted by a core of Leaders, parents, and supporters of Scouts
which made the event a big success.
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