Nearly 300 Cub Scouts representing 29 packs in the area converged at Game Farm Wilderness Park this week for four days of fun and exploration.

The Scouts, ranging in age from 7 to 11 years old, took part in many activities to test the mind and body – from arts and crafts, cooking and woodworking to science and citizenship projects.

Kids built rockets, constructed a tent-like planetarium to study the universe, staged skits, underwent Ninja training and practiced archery. They also prepared packets filled with an encouraging note and miniature U.S. flag to mail to military servicemen and women.

The Department of Ecology paid the Scouts a visit to explain the importance of air quality.

“It went very well,” said Melani Hunt, director of the annual Cub Scouts Blast Off event, which is celebrating 100 years of Scouting in America this summer. “We are blessed to have this park dedicated to this camp, and we are thankful for the many volunteers who have worked hard. They are the key element to the camp, and we appreciate their help.”

About 100 volunteers took part in the camp, which involved Cub Scouts from the Chief Seattle Council and Foothill District. Packs represented many cities, including Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Covington, Maple Valley, Enumclaw and Buckley.