09 Academy - day one

With almost 300 in attendance the 2009 Louisiana Adventure Academy is off to a great start. Take a look at some of the photos of the day.

Going Up to go down

The old rappelling platform constructed out of treated lumber has served us well since 1989. However the structure was past its "half life" and needed to be replaced.

Replace is what has been done. Bro. Ron Clausen form Bastrop First Assembly has designed and fabricated a new 40 rappelling wall with a 20 foot platform. This new structure is now in place and ready for this years Special Forces and Pathfinders to do their thing.

Enjoy the pics.

David L. Craun

Camp Improvements - Spring 2009

Getting the campground ready for summer camps including the Louisiana Adventure Academy is intensive but rewarding work. Royal Rangers use more of the Twin Lakes Camp acres than any other group.

Some of the improvements we are currently working on are a joint effort to install a zip line over the lower lake, road improvements to the upper lake and development of the Ropes Training Center. The road improvements will make it possible to start developing new primitive camping areas in the back of our campground.

Work is also progressing on construction of a new rappelling wall. This will make us one step closer to offering a full range of ropes adventure challenges - low ropes leadership initiative, high ropes personal confidence, and rappelling wilderness exploration and rescue.

Enjoy the photos.

Colorado Western Play Day

Wow! what a weekend I just experienced. I headed out to Colorado Springs via air from home last weekend to be a part of the Colorado Western Play Day - a rodeo style competition for Rangers and MPact Girls. I was the guest of Rev. Paul and Linda Scholtz our Assemblies of God rodeo chaplains. This couple have dedicated their lives to reaching the world of rodeo for Christ. Using their expertize from years of experience, they have headed up a fabulous event filled with adventure and excitement. The photos and video clips will tell it all.

Western Play Day visuals

Northwest Sectional Pow Wow

Just got back from a fun day canoeing with the boys at the 2009 Northwest Sectional Pow Wow sponsored by the Shreveport section. Spending time with the boys is what it is all about.

Ranger Kids Wild West Day

What an exciting time we had last weekend at the Wild West Day! Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I am going to share photos of the day.