Though overnight rains made things a bit muddy that didn't seem to dampen the Iraqi Scouting Spirit. Here come the girls... always on time...
The Green Zone Council maintains a campground near the Prime Minister's compound in central IZ. Next come the boys... see the motherly supervision needed...
CPT Arora, a pediatrician from the 550th at Golbi Clinic, and SGT Evans set up the arts and crafts area...
Arts is a very popular station for the Iraqi girls...
Even guys are RIGHT BRAINERS... a nice note for MOM! Iraqi Mother's Day is the 9th of May just like in the States...
Off the boys go in their "3-legged" relay race... Speedy Gonzalez!
These three Scouts are pals... can you tell?
Nothing like an old fashion "Tug of War" to send a couple of silly Scouts airborne...Whoa!
And when the going gets tough... add a little "American GI help" to even things out...
Here are a couple of young ladies trying their hand at archery...
This is LTC Smith-Jeffers offering some helpful advice to a Girl Guide...
High noon means lunch! All-American barbecue of beef hot dogs and hamburgers... pork is a "no-no" in a Muslim diet! Baked beans, chips, pop, cookies and fruit round things out...
Iraqi Scouts can chow... like something serious!
Ah, a quiet moment with a good friend or two...
Lunch break also meant "boy and girl watching" among the senior set of Scouts. These young ladies are rather subtle in their methods...
Whereas their counterparts, these SUAVE GENTS are a bit obvious in their attempt to go unnoticed...
Orienteering skills--angles and vectors--perfect for these SHARP high school juniors!
Done so FAST!? Next up, "Untangle the Arms" Team Challenge...
There was fire safety instruction from Baghdad's Finest...
Gotta "Fast Pass" for the line at the Monkey Bridge... ??
How do you top a fun day of festivities and food... with a water balloon fight!
Then close with some parting gifts... stuffed animals for everyone.
One cool way to wrap up a May Camp Day is with AFN-Iraq / Freedom Journal Iraq. Nice camera work, boys... !!
