SCOUT HIKE REPORT Kilbil Nashik 2016

SCOUT HIKE REPORT  Kilbil Nashik 2016

Infancio Pires, Scout Master (coordinator)

The Students of standards 7^th and 8^th gathered the school premises on the chilly morning of 13^th November 2016. After reporting and a short prayer the buses left the school for Chamberleni by 8:30 am. In the bus there was sing song, games, and loads of fun.

On reaching Chamberleni at 9.30am the expression of most of the scouts was very much that of surprise. Climbing up the mountain and the temple steps which I guess were approximately 350 to 450 seemed impossible to a few of the scouts who had never tried such a thing before. Brothers in-charge of various Patrols taught the scouts differ kinds of knots such as clove hitch, sheet bent reef knot, etc. This was followed by the most awaited hike. The students were given snacks for the climb, as it would be tiring.

The scouts reached the temple following the various arrows and doing the forfeits they were supposed to do on finding chits, which were placed in bottles at various intervals. Some climbed and reached the temple with ease whereas a few struggled but none gave up. On the way as well as on reaching the temple the eyes feasted on the beauty of mother nature, birds, insects, trees, plants, monkeys and the clear blue sky which realize the power and love of God.

The descend was much easier. On reaching flat ground every body’s tummies rumbled in hunger, so the necessity was met. The 7^th std students had a session on values which primarily focused on respect towards girls and women, while games were conducted for the 8^th std students and vice-versa. There were games conducted in common for both the students of 7^th and 8^th. A short break was given, after which time was given to prepare for the skit based on conservation of environment which they were to perform shortly, according to their patrols. The program was not only entertaining but also educative.

We left the place at around 4:30 after having our refreshments. The journey back to school also was fun, but the energy levels were down because of the tiring yet trilling hike. It was a wonderful experience for the boys as well as brothers.