Letter To The Editor: Scouts

My name is Riordan Kelley, and I am a Scout in Troop 993 in Severna Park. I would like to talk about the amazing experiences I have had in Scouts and share these with Severna Park Voice readers. We meet at the Severna Park United Methodist Church on Benfield Road every Thursday from 7:30pm-9:00pm. In my troop, we learn many things including teamwork and leadership and we have fun all around.

Scouting has many benefits. One of the benefits I love the most is the high-adventure camps. You might ask what high adventures are? They are seven- to 10-day trips that show the beauty of the outdoors and offer Scouts many experiences. One of my favorite trips I have gone on was to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in the Swiss Alps. There, our troop got to hike, climb, swim in a glacier lake, and whitewater raft. There are also many other high adventures available, like hiking at Philmont in New Mexico, sailing at Sea Base in the Florida Keys, or canoeing at Northern Tier on the Canadian border.

I encourage anyone currently in sixth to 12th grade to join Scouts. You are welcome to join my troop, 993, to create lifelong memories that you can share with lifelong friends.

Sincerely,

Riordan Kelley
Life Scout, Troop 993