My Scouting Adventures

My journey through the Scouting of America program

Be Prepared

Scouting Adventures of K.S.

Welcome to My Scouting Adventures

Hi! I'm K.S., a Star Scout in Scouting America. This website is where I share my adventures, merit badges, and everything I’ve learned along the way.

My motto is Be Prepared — and scouting has helped me live that every day.

Use the navigation bar above to explore my trips, learn more about me, and see the badges I've earned.

About Me

Hi! I'm K.S, and I'm currently a Star Scout in Scouting America.

I’ve learned so much about leadership, survival skills, teamwork, and the outdoors.

I'm in troop 529.

My favorite part of scouting is going on all of my trips with my scouting friends.

My Scout Ranks

Scout

Tenderfoot

Second Class

First Class

Star (Current Rank)

Life (almost there)

Eagle (Goal)

My Adventures

Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation

Location: 1201 Boy Scout Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation Trip Photo

I got my Firem'n Chit and my Totin' Chip.

Summer camp at Woodruff Scout Camp (2024)

Location: 31 Woodruff Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512

Woodruff Scout Camp Trip Photo

I got 2 merit badges and I went whitewater rafting.

Kelly Park

Location: 400 E Kelly Park Rd, Apopka, FL 32712

Kelly Park Tubing Trip Photo

I went tubing down the river at the state park.

Florida Elks Youth Camp

Location: 24175 County Hwy-450 SE, Umatilla, FL 32784

Archery at Florida Elks Youth Camp

I did archery.

Winter Camp of 2025

Location: 41940 Boy Scout Rd, Paisley, FL 32767

Winter Camp 2025 Photo

I earned 2 merit badges and I did rifle shooting.

Torreya State Park

Location: 2576 NW Torreya Park Rd, Bristol, FL 32321

Torreya State Park Trip Photo

I got to go into the caves nearby — it was amazing, but cold.

USS Yorktown (1st time going)

Location: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

USS Yorktown Trip Photo

I got to spend the night on a retired World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War aircraft carrier. I also explored the USS Laffey and the USS Yorktown.

Sand Hill

Location: 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Sand Hill Trip Photo

I got a merit badge.

Fort Cooper State Park

Location: 3100 S Old Floral City Rd, Inverness, FL 34450

Fort Cooper State Park Trip Photo

I went tubing down a river. We went to a different state park nearby.

Summer Camp at Summit Bechtel Reserve (2025)

Location: Fayette and Raleigh counties, near Beckley, West Virginia

Summit Bechtel Reserve Trip Photo

I went whitewater rafting and I earned 4 merit badges.

Beast Revenge

Location: 41940 Boy Scout Rd, Paisley, FL 32767

Beast Revenge Trip Photo

I got to participate in supervised rifle, black powder, and shotgun shooting activities.

F. Burton Smith

Location: 7575 W King St, Cocoa, FL 32926

F. Burton Smith Trip Photo

I got to go bioluminescence kayaking.

Coast Guard Station

Location: 1400 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Coast Guard Station Trip Photo

I got to go up to the top of a lighthouse.

Camp Rybolt

Location: 41940 Boy Scout Rd, Paisley, FL 32767

Camp Rybolt Trip Photo

I got to play games and talk to my scout friends.

OA Ordeal Weekend

Location: 41940 Boy Scout Rd, Paisley, FL 32767

OA Ordeal Weekend Photo

I got to take part in the ceremony to join the Order of the Arrow.

Camp Shands

Location: 1453 Baden Powell Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640

Camp Shands Trip Photo

I got to do archery and spend the nights in a tree house.

Moss Park

Location: 12901 Moss Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32832

Moss Park Trip Photo

I got to do a conservation project.

Academy and Trades

Location: 41940 Boy Scout Rd, Paisley, FL 32767

Academy and Trades Trip Photo

I got to swim with my friends and start a new merit badge.

My Merit Badges

My Eagle-Required Merit Badges

Swimming
First Aid
Cooking
Camping

My Non-Eagle-required Merit Badges

Coin Collecting
Engineering
Model Design and Building
Pioneering
Welding
Wood Carving