(Pictured above: Troops 741 and 742 participate in a 10 mile hike)The Scouting program in Kosrae has seen more success than anyone could have anticipated, due primarily to the efforts of the leaders of Troops 741 and 742, Chartered by the LDS Church.
In January, the Scouts of 741 and 742 were awarded their Second Class rank, along with four merit badges, including Gardening, Art, Traffic Safety and Fingerprinting. Scouts have established a working garden, where they learned how to plant, cultivate and pollinate, with the absence of bees on the island, conducted service projects in the community, and participated in hikes and campouts each month. The Scouts have set a goal to receive their First Class rank by the end of the year.
Currently the Scouts are working on their Citizenship in the Community, First Aid and Personal Fitness merit badges. Their efforts have included visits with local health care professionals, and civic and community leaders.
(Kosrae dentist helps Scouts with Personal Fitness MB)
