1st High Adventure for Tyson

Luckily January 2019 brought a policy change for the youth of the church allowing all kids turing 14 within the entire year to participate in High Adventure (and Wilderness...and become a Teacher).  This was a welcomed change for Tyson.  Since his birthday is so late in the year, he normally misses out on all the things the kids his age get to do (scout camp, youth conference, EFY etc). 

Our ward decided to do a Kayak trip for High Adventure this year.  I was a little nervous hearing that the boys had to be "locked" into their kayaks, the trip would be FIVE days long and they had to plan all their own food...and it was in the OCEAN!  Everything turned out great and Tyson had such a good time, made some new friendships and came home with a lot of great memories.  I was very grateful for the leaders who sent continous pictures and updates to the moms throughout the trip:)

The boys slept in hammocks, woke up to raccoons trying to raid their camp, watched deer gobble down someones oatmeal, listened to spiritual messages from their leaders, had a visit from their bishop, saw orcas swimming in the ocean, paddled to an uninhabited island, ran across seals and many more great adventures.  Grateful for all the amazing leaders who planned and attended this great event!