Tripping with Vins: NOAC

Josh, Scott, Jacob, and Tanek dance at the Hodag.

The Comanche Lodge Contingent started the day’s activities by participating in an emergency evacuation drill of our dorms. The evacuation began at 9 AM and we evacuated to the Spartan Stadium.

Once in the stadium we were addressed by one of the cast of “Fat Guys in the Woods” TV show. He encouraged us to participate in #daretodo which is the 100 days of service to others.

Closing show.

Afterwards we participated in an emergency evacuation of the stadium. There were 16,000 Arrowman in the stadium so it took a little while to exit as we were only allowed to use a few exits.

We evacuated to one of the dorms where we were issued a meal on the go. (Sandwiches, chips, fruit, cookies, and water)

Closing show.

Everyone headed over to the Hodag at the Hub. There were live bands, circus performers, games, midway booths, lodge booths, rock walls, vendors, the OA Warrior Obstacle Course, games, games, and so much more.

Joseph H. and Ben H. enjoy the Band Taylor and Tuckey

The closing show started at 8:30 PM and the first portion was a play about a camp changing. The point of the play was that times are changing and we need to listen to the youth. The play reminded us that scouting is still scouting because it is about the youth not the camp. Regardless of the programs it is still scouting.

The second portion of the program was after the change of the camp and featured lasers, pyrotechnics, music and a light show on the floor. This portion brought the crowd to its feet and all the Arrowman joined in singing with the music. The final song for NOAC 2015 was Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing!”

After the final show, as Arrowman were exiting, they were given ice cream. Nearby, the Country and Western Band Taylor and Tuckey were playing on a bandstand. Many Arrowman stopped and listened including a few from the Comanche Lodge.