Troop 304 ventured again to it's dependable wilderness getaway site, and incorporated a 10 mile hike up the Aiea Ridge parallelling the H3 to the Tunnels.  This was the largest Troop turnout in several years.  A fantastic time was had by all, please see our photo album of this event.

 

On 5 July, two Scouts and two Adults from Troop 304 traveled to Maui via the Superferry, then rucksac marched approximately 12 miles to an overnight campsite near Camp Maluhia. The following morning, we took another 10 mile hike up into the Waihe'e valley and enjoyed the cool water of Spreckle's ditch. Following an enjoyable and fulfilling week at Scout Camp, hosted by BSA Troop 49 of Maui County Council, we returned to Oahu via the Superferry, and then spent another week of Scout Camp at Pupukea on the North Shore of Oahu. A full and sufficient Scouting adventure was experienced by both Scouts. Sadly, all other members of our Troop had either summer school classes, or band camp which precluded wider participation in the summer camp experience.

On Memorial Day, 2008, members of Troop 304 participated in the "Good turn day" by planting flags, leis and flowers on the graves of Veterans in Punchbowl Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific. This solemn ceremony served as a reminder of those who have given their lives in defense of our freedom.

On 23 June 2008, we had our first Court of Honor in almost a year. Despite threatening skys, the weather held out for us and we completed this activity. Many Scouts were recognized for numerous accomplishments such as rank advancements and Merit Badge Awards. The Troop is actively working on several challenging Merit Badges, will be completing Summer Camp, and we will have another Court of Honor in the September timeframe. Presentation of awards was followed by snacks.

Our last overnight camping event had been 6 months ago, so we went to Camp Smith for a weekend camping adventure. It rained just enough to remind us that we were having a great time, we had tons of food and Christopher Swider was our cook this weekend. We had a lot of fun with campfires, cooking, a small exploratory hike, Scouting classes covering the basics, and enough advancement action to satisfy everyone.