Hiking boots: check. Water bottle: check. Open ears and an open mind: check. In the morning on Monday, seven patrols of Scouts did a guided hike of Mount Bluff; we tagged along with one, and did the hike too. At around three hours (including breaks and discussions), it’s not a walk in the park, but the Scouts rose to the challenge. It’s a good thing they did, because the hike was worth all the energy spent on it. The view along the way and at the top made the trip worth the effort. 5th Coquitlam pointed out

Subcamp Thunderbird—their subcamp—from the top and it looked tiny compared to the rest of what you could see. As we walked, and at the top of the mountain, the hiking guides told us about the stories associated with the mountain. The Three Sisters, a tree that started as one and split into three, who are spirits of the mountain. How all animals were human once, and were transformed into animals. At the top of Mount Bluff, one of the hiking guides told us the story of the river otter. He was a man named Hogwade, who had heard about the transformers, and didn’t

want to be transformed; so he fashioned a stone spear to protect himself. When one of the transformer brothers asked what he was doing, he explained himself, and let the other man see the spear he had made. The transformer commented on how well made it was, how it could break things open, if he’d wanted. The transformer asked Hogwade to turn around, and when Hogwade complied, he was poked in the back with a spear and transformed into a river otter. River otters, like Hogwade, use sticks and stones to break open shellfish, and because he was poked in the back, river otters float on their backs. To

hear any other story, you’ll just have to wait and take the hike yourself, or ask someone who went. On the way back down the mountain, the Scouts laughed and joked and told their own stories of previous camps and adventures, and when we got to the bottom, everyone was feeling great about having done the hike. We learned a lot about the history of the area, about the cultural landscape, and had a look at an amazing view when we hit the top. Anyone who’s signed up for the Mount Bluff hike is in for an amazing time— and remember to bring water!

Exciting pictures and stories from the rock wall

First Full Day of Program

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Mount Bluff AdventureScouts climb mountain to learn about local environment

The Race Is On!

Scouts heading out to the Victoria West Community Centre Monday morning were treated to a West Coast adventure. Five dragon boats were ready to go out paddling the Gorge waterway. Participants and leaders were given some instruction, and after a quick warm up, donned life jackets and hit the waters. Two of the war canoes take up to twenty people and the other three hold ten, so be ready to make some new friends. Instructors began by showing the paddlers some basic skills including how to paddle in unison, stop and make turns. It wasn’t long before everyone was splashing away and enjoying the amazing scenery. Thomas Frankcom, with 1st Neck Point, Nanaimo, says he’s been in a dragon boat before and was thrilled to take part. “It was a lot better because I knew how to do it and we had proper instructors.” He really enjoyed the race at the end where several boats lined up and tried to beat each other back to the dock. Once back on dry land, the Scouts got together for an enormous group picture and pumped their paddles in the air. There was time for a quick bite to eat before the hour long bus ride back to camp Barnard.

Kate MuzykaReporter, The Lighthouse

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Natasha RitterReporter, The Lighthouse

We Want Your Stories and Pictures!Email them to lighthouse@pj2015.ca

Or bring them to us at our tent at Na’tsa’maht

Correction for “Barnards Got Talent”Bear is Tonight, Thunderbird is Wednesday

Visit the PJ Trading PostLocated at Na’tsa’mahtOpen Daily 9am-9pm

Badges, PJ Souvenirs, and more!

Orca Subcamp

Today I visited Subcamp Orca. First, I talked with Barney Dohm at Orca HQ to get a sense of what’s happening there. He said that operations were running very smoothly at Orca and informed me that it was the largest subcamp of the three holding 99 units, 586 youth, and 214 scouters. When asked about some of the more difficult things was making sure that everyone had the food that they needed. When asked about what makes Orca different from the other sub camps, he replied with the themed names for the path ways like Willie Way. Others were named after the Os I also talked to Scout Troop 573 from Woodinville, Washington. They had very positive things to say about Orca. They said that the water pumps were in a very good position compared to other site they had visited. Overall they liked the food and their time at Orca so far. But it doesn’t matter what sub camp you come from, because they are all great.

Noah PepperReporter, The Lighthouse

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THE WEATHER ROCKToday

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Question of the Day Each day we’ll ask a question about camp life. Come see us in the Townsite with your answer, or Tweet it to us @PJ_2015. You could see your answer in tomorrow’s Lighthouse!

Today’s Question:When was the last time you had a shower?

Spotted on TwitterUse #PJTweets or #CampBarnard to get in touch!

Dion the Bear

Today I visited Subcamp Orca. First, I talked with Barney Dohm at Orca HQ to get a sense of what’s happening there. He said that operations were running very smoothly at Orca and informed me that it was the largest subcamp of the three holding 99 units, 586 youth, and 214 scouters. When asked about some of the more difficult things was making sure that everyone had the food that they needed. When asked about what makes Orca different from the other sub camps, he replied with the themed names for the path ways like Willie Way. Others were named after the Os I also talked to Scout Troop 573 from Woodinville, Washington. They had very positive things to say about Orca. They said that the water pumps were in a very good position compared to other site they had visited. Overall they liked the food and their time at Orca so far. But it doesn’t matter what sub camp you come from, because they are all great.

Kate MuzykaReporter, The Lighthouse

Thunderbird Subcamp

With 122 Troops, the Thunderbird headquarters’ staff has been working hard to ensure everyone is having a safe, fun and memorable time. Mike Dean and the amazing team have an incredible way of keeping track of their campers. Right outside their H.Q tent there is a big board where Troops must indicate using silver washers whether they are ‘in’ camp, ‘out’ of their camp or ‘off site’. They also have red washers to indicate to Troops that they either have a message or something to pick up at the headquarters. If you’ve walked by Thunderbird, you’ll have noticed the wonderful totem pole that they have put up with the combined efforts of Lily Jarret, and Scouters Mike Dean and Emma Jarret. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to go over and check it out. Staff members are having multiple amusing activities for their sub-camp including a

Nicole CongdonReporter, The Lighthouse

Fun Zone

I hurriedly dodge as a stack of giant Jenga blocks comes crashing down, only to run into the ladder ball field and have to duck from incoming ladder balls. And I’m not the only one who has found myself amidst the chaos of fun. As I was conversing with Kelly, one of the OOS manning the giant Jenga, she pointed out all her various bruises due to collapsing Jenga towers. Welcome to the fun zone, a place of seemingly endless activities from frisbee toss, to human foosball, to giant kerplunk and crafts as well with paracord bracelet making, leather stamping, paddle making, wood carving, and spirit rock designing to name a few. This endless fun zone is located adjacent to the trading post and right beside the program headquarters. It is scheduled as an activity block for scouts during the day, but from 7-9pm it is open for anyone who is interested in some fun. Come down and see the true centre of camp.

Tess KingReporter, The Lighthouse

Belay that, Mister. Man Your PostDefinition belay; 1. The securing of a person or a safety rope to an anchor point, as during rock climbing 2. nautical slang; stop, enough Ex. ‘belay that, mister. Man your post’ Belaying is the rock wall team’s specialty. The wall is run with a spectacular belay team, led by Scott Lennox, that has to trek 2 km every day to the furthest reaches of camp, past sub-camp bear and mountain biking, to the wall to set up for the day. They don’t even get to leave for lunch; they eat at the wall. Then every evening, they have to make the trek again back to Raven HQ. Speak about a dedicated team! So if you are paying them a visit, bringing cookies are much appreciated.The wall is the place for adventurous fun, with activities such as bouldering (a form of rock climbing without the use of ropes or harnesses), rock climbing a real rock face, and rappelling (descending a rock face by using a doubled rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point). However, there are some rules ensure maximum safety, which include: no dying (too much paperwork), no horse/bird/bear/orca play, it’s not raining, and shut up and listen, to name a few. So to end, here is a haiku that captures the essence of the rock wall. Tall majestic rock With happy sprinkles falling Belaying all day

Tess KingReporter, The Lighthouse

Site Services Envcourages all units to look for yellow buckets around the village to dispose of dead batteries

Site Services also encourages units to bring unopened leftover food to the canteen to be donated to the Sooke Food Bank

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The Service That Never Sleeps“Sometimes it can be boring, but that’s a good thing.” While that’s not something that would normally be heard at camp, it is good news coming from subcamp first aider Marshall Whittaker. Why is this good? It means that all of us are managing to keep uninjured. When this reporter went out to the subcamp first aid post near Thunderbird, I met with some first aiders hoping for something small to happen. They weren’t really looking for someone to be hurt but they were looking for a way to pass the time of their 6 hour shift. Why six hours? Well, to figure that out, you have to look at the meal schedule. The shifts run from exactly the halfway point from meal to meal. As for those working the midnight to 6 or 7 am shift, or the graveyard shift, they are given a special meal because they miss breakfast because they need to sleep. Even within the crazy schedule that both First-Aid and Security has, they’re able to have fun and somehow get enough sleep.

Sarah McKinnellReporter, The Lighthouse

Soap Stone CarvingThe slippery feelMaking fine powder when carvedNature’s softest stone If it was not immediately obvious, the above haiku is about soapstone, a very soft, often gray-ish, white stone that is great for carving. It can be identified by the mark that is left if you run your finger nail across it. At the special events pop-up tents right next to Indaba, there was a soap stone carving and demonstration session put on by local artist Kate Woods. Woods initially started in wood carving about 55 years ago, and more recently switched to stone in the last 30 years. Her art is featured in local galleries, including the Sooke Fine Arts show which is happening near the end of this month. The main ingredient in soapstone is talc which gives it the chalky feel. However, talc is naturally white in colour. The different variations in colour that can be found in soapstone results from different minerals embedded in the stone. At the tent, there were lots of odd bits and pieces of soapstone, ranging in size and colour for anyone to carve and play with. The stone feels very slippery between the fingers, hence the name soapstone. More such special events are happening every day. Check them out at the special events tent adjacent the main field right across from Indaba.

Tess KingReporter, The Lighthouse

Building a New LegacyOver behind the Trading Post, kids at the Legacy Trail are building a legacy for future campers, and giving back to Camp Barnard. We’re doing what’s called “trail rehabilitation” That means clearing rocks, widening the path, evening it out, making it wheelchair accessible and generally improving everything about it. One of the activity leaders encouraged the kids to not necessarily build the path for everyone, but think of one or two people to work for—parents, friends, other family members. This Pacific Jamboree, we’re working up to council rock, which is about a ten minute walk from where the kids are told about the activity (so, only a short walk from the trading post), but there’s still a lot of work to be done. When it is done, though, it will be energy and time well spent, and the trail will last for years to come.

Natasha RitterReporter, The Lighthouse

1st Anmore Building the Trail

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Overheard at PJ

Bumper Bubbles – “Scouter Rob rolled down the hill and didn’t even puke.”

Buck Saw – “You’re going to have to bend your knees at some point.”

Lagoon Dunk – “My life flashed before my eyes, then splash!”

Pole Climbing – Leader 1: “I so wanna try that.” Leader 2: “Yeah, I want YOU to try it too.”

Nail Driving – “Its hammer time!”

Seen in Passing – 3 Scouts and a Scouter badge trading on a cardboard box on the trail between Thunderbird and Orca.

Tom BrennanReporter, The Lighthouse

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18. It's wet? It's raining.

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4. Find the treasure

5. trade them

7. The grizzly subcamp

9. Throw an axe

12. Subcamp of the sky

13. salish sea strait

15. Swimmer's subcamp

19. Subcamp of tricksters

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6. Home sick?

8. Pacific

10. in the use of all resources

11. Obstacle course

14. Crawl into bed

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17. Injured?

18. It's wet? It's raining.

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