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2020 was one of the most
chaotic years, not for just Troop 202, but for the entire world. Due to
COVID-19, lockdowns were initiated and the troop couldn’t meet
in-person. This led to new forms of meetings. These meetings were online
and were conducted through Zoom. While COVID-19 did shut down some
programs such as Ransburg summer camp, it created many new experiences
that were made online. Outings from March through June were mostly
virtual -- that is, backyard camping tied to an online troop event. The
online Troop 202 summer camp was a unique one, especially the
new-fangled Scoutmaster Questival. While you weren’t really in a camp
like Ransburg, you still went to merit badge classes along with some
other activities and games that are not even offered at Camp Ransburg.
People made box ovens and completed other challenges. In-person
activities beginning again in July, first with day outings and at-home
camping, then with one night of camping and one night of virtual
camping. There were many online outings where you would attend Zoom
meetings and have a ton of fun!
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