Youth

GONE FISHIN'

Wed, 04/24/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Saturday, May 11, 8 AM to 1 PM all youth ages 6-12 can put a pole in Atchison State Fishing Lake
for the 3rd Fishing Clinic. The clinic is free and includes all fishing equipment, bait, tackle and lunch. The event is provided by the Atchison YMCA, Kanza District of the Boy Scouts of America and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks. Sponsors for the event include Cabela's and Eagle Claw'. Prizes are also part of the fun. For more information call 913-367-4948 or spot by the Atchison YMCA or the Hardware Store.

YMCA Youth
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Donations for Horvatic Family

Wed, 05/22/2013 by This Week in Atchison of Atchison Chamber of Commerce

Theatre Atchison is collecting donations for a local family whose home was destroyed by fire this morning. The Theatre released the following on its Facebook page this morning:

Chamber of Commerce YMCA Theatre Atchison
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WW Leadership Training Retreat

Wed, 04/17/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

The Wagon Wheel Boy Scout Troops held their annual JLT Training Retreat the weekend of April 12th.
The group assembled for the official picture at the end of the weekend. Sixty-one boys and eight adults participated in the training programs. The annual event brought in troops from as far as Kearney, MO. Including staff, ninety-six scouts and leaders enjoyed the warm sun starting Friday evening ending late Sunday afternoon.

Boy Scout WW Troops
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St. Benedict's 75 Years of Scouting

Wed, 02/06/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Sunday, Feb. 3, marked the 75th year that St. Benedict's parish has sponsored a Boy Scout Troop. Troop 53 was first chartered in 1938, however former members remember meeting before that. Joe Carrigan was the first Scoutmaster and took the boys on many exciting adventures. One of their favorite places was on Independence Creek.

WW Troops
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Celebrating 75 Years of Scouting

Thu, 01/31/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Sunday, Feb. 3, St. Benedict's will receive the 75th consecutive Charter for Boy Scout Troop 53. The charter and special placque will be presented at the 8:00 AM Mass. All scouts that have ever been a part of Troop 53 are asked to participate in the Mass. All scouts are welcome to attend in uniform for the very special occasion.

WW Troops St. Benedict's
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Go Red at the Y Friday

Mon, 01/28/2013 by Beth Krogmeier of Atchison YMCA

Join us for health screenings and information provided by the Highland Community College Nursing program for the American Heart Association "Go Red" at the Atchison Family YMCA on Febru

YMCA
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Kanza Boy Scout Compete at Klondike

Mon, 01/21/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Boy Scouts from around Northeast Kansas gathered Saturday, January 19, for a warm winter Klondike derby. The weather was warmer than usual for the event which had teams from various troops pulling "dog" sleds across the thawed ground. As the day progressed each team moved to various stations demonstrating their skills at various activities.

Boy Scout
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WW Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast

Wed, 01/09/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Boy Scouts of the Wagon Wheel Troops are selling tickets for all you can eat Pancakes February 3 at the Elks. The procedes go to support the individual Scout's activities, including summer camp.

Pancakes

Scrambled Eggs

WW Troops
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Day Care Enjoy Indian Dance

Wed, 11/21/2012 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Wednesday, November 21st, members of the Kanza Mic-O-Say Dance Team made their anual trip to Atchsion Day Care. For the last several years the dancers have been part of the Thanksgiving tradition at Day Care.

Dance Director David Whitmer introduces the dances.The first dance was the Warriors Dance with Justin and Chris pictured.

Kanza Dance Team
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Venturing, Scouting for High School +

Sun, 11/11/2012 by Dennis Draper of Venturing Chair, Kanza District

Have you heard about this co-ed extension of the Scouting program for young men and women? Are you ready to organize or join a Venture Crew?

Boy Scout ftp Features
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