63 Scouts participated in the camp
The bugs at night were plentiful, each of these white spots is a bug reflecting in the camera's flash
We took a one-mile hike through the countryside
Some of the older scouts learned skills like orienteering
Our last day included a bunch of competition games, including balloon war.
Every Scout received a wristband...
... and the Cubs recieved patches also 
Staff members count out First Aid supplies, including bandaids, cotton swabs, cotton balls and alcohol wipes, art supplies and patches and wristbands for the participants.
The Director of the Office of Social Affairs, Kester James (far right), Youth Coordinator, Person Joseph (far left) and John Mills... showing off some of the supplies and resources provided by the Aloha Council for the youth of Pohnpei State
The staff of the Office of Social Affairs with Ko'olina Mills, who accompanied her father to assist with the camps throughout the Pacific
The staff of the Office of Social Affairs with the Special Assistant to the Governor for Social and Community Affairs, Janet Panuelo (front row, left). Our camp experience in Chuuk was different than all the other islands. We have struggled to have any success in Chuuk. We have worked with the Office of Social Affairs with no results. Last year we began a new effort with the Department of Education and have great hopes there.
In the meantime we have focused our efforts on Scouting in the LDS Church. Our event this year was planned for a single night camp to be held on July 8-9, 2011. Due to leadership and budget issues within the branches on the island we joined with the seminary program and held a coed single day Day Camp instead. We had originally planned for 70 youth, but had 136 youth attend.
Boating to the Island to meet with the youth
Youth of the island still live and fish in the traditional manner
Being greeted by island youth
After classes on First Aid, environmental issues, drug and alcohol prevention, we played team building and challenge games. The youth loved the new experiences and competition. Above, the youth try to figure out how to flip a tarp without touching the ground.
We taught the importance of communication through games
The games required teamwork and cooperation along with problem solving
Each youth left with a token to remind them of the day. As you can see by my shirt, it was a tremendously hot day, but very successful.
The WWII Battle of Saipan, which began on June 14, 1944, lasted for 24 days. Civilians encountered during the period of the battle and afterward, while emergency conditions still prevailed, were placed in secure camps to keep them out of the way of the fighting. In these camps, the U. S. military could also better meet their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and medical care. The native population were released from these camps on July 4, 1945 and the anniversary of their release is celebrated as "Liberation Day" every July 4th.
The Scouts of Saipan march in the annual Liberation Day festivities and parade every year. This year about 75 Scouts from 6 Packs and Troops participated.
Preparing for the opening campfire
The skits were fun, but the smores were best
The Scouts got to build things, including marshmallow shooters
Most of the youth had never held a bow and arrow before
We took a six mile hike to Selena Cave
A coconut break along the way
The Cub Scouts joined us for a Day Camp on the last day
Finally there... Selena Cave
Only the older Scouts were allowed to venture inside
Parents day... the last night
Closing campfire, Troop 913 did the Haka
Giving the Scouts their patches and wristbands
