Camp Cadet Troop L

Post meeting....

2009-07-07T19:13:00.003-04:00

This is a note to all the graduates of Camp Cadet 2009....

There will be a meeting of the Pennsyalvania State Police Explorer Post #22 on Saturday, July 25th at 11am.

The meeting will be held at the PSP Reading Barracks located at 600 Kenhorst Blvd in Reading, Pa.

We hope to see many of our Camp Cadet graduates attend this meeting.

The Explorer Post is a continuation of Camp Cadet.

We hope to see you all in attendance.

Mr. Valentine

Soup?

2009-06-18T14:57:00.000-04:00

Graduation Location

2009-06-18T13:41:00.001-04:00

Good afternoon everyone.

Although we have been rained on all morning, the weather forcast looks
favorable for an outside graduation.

We have decided to hold graduation outside.
This means that all family and friends are welcome... we will have
plenty of room.

Please remember to bring your own seating for the parade field. Keep
in mind that the ground will probably be wet.

The camp store will be open for a short time near graduation for shirt
sales.
If you have your Photo CD order, remember to bring it with you.

We look forward to seeing you at graduation.

Mr. Valentine

Cadets....all business.!

2009-06-18T13:17:00.000-04:00

Graduation Practice (In the rain)

2009-06-18T09:49:00.000-04:00

Good Morning.

2009-06-18T09:17:00.001-04:00

Good morning everyone.
Today already is and will continue to be a very busy day at Camp
Cadet. We have a full schedule of activities ahead of us... on top of
tonight's graduation.
Although we will be extremely busy we will still post a few pictures
throughout the day.
Unfortunately the weather forcast is calling for rain. Determination
of an outside or inside graduation will happen later today. Once we
know, we will post the information here.
(Please keep in mind that if the graduation is held indoors there will
be a limit of 2 guests per cadet.)

We will inform you of our status ASAP.

Please check back often for any updates.

-
Mr. Valentine

Mock Trial

2009-06-17T20:30:00.000-04:00

This cadet is on trial for killing a bug. Arrested & Arraigned. Trial
will be tonight. The Honorable Judge Victor Frederick presiding.

Cadets get to pet Exeter's dog.

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Exeter K-9 Bite Dog

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PSP K-9

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Horses

2009-06-17T10:55:00.000-04:00

Cadets take their test on riding at the stable.

Hands on with Sky Flight

2009-06-17T09:41:00.000-04:00

Clean up...

2009-06-17T08:26:00.000-04:00

Cadets clean up the mess hall after breakfast.

Chow Line

2009-06-17T07:43:00.000-04:00

Heading to showers.

2009-06-17T07:19:00.000-04:00

Showers after morning PT

Nightly Cabin Inspection

2009-06-16T22:28:00.000-04:00

Counselor Time

2009-06-16T21:27:00.000-04:00

Lost and finally found.

2009-06-16T18:03:00.000-04:00

Cadets pay to get lost and found objects back.

PSP H-3

2009-06-16T15:48:00.000-04:00

Lost and Found

2009-06-16T14:14:00.000-04:00

Team competitions

2009-06-16T14:06:00.000-04:00

Our crack team if JCs

2009-06-16T13:24:00.000-04:00

Team Competition

2009-06-16T11:07:00.000-04:00

PSP Mounted Detail

2009-06-16T09:05:00.000-04:00

Daily Chores

2009-06-16T08:32:00.000-04:00

We've set the bar here at camp. It's your job to continue with chores
after breakfast at home.

Morning Run (Red Platoon)

2009-06-16T07:07:00.000-04:00

The morning run follows morning PT. All before 7am. Yes your children
actually get up at 6:15am!

Morning Run (Blue Platoon)

2009-06-16T07:01:00.000-04:00

Horseback Riding

2009-06-15T20:53:00.000-04:00

Flag Lowering

2009-06-15T20:49:00.000-04:00

Secret Service

2009-06-15T14:57:00.000-04:00

Cadets are learning some of what is involved in Secret Service
Presidential coverage.

Bomb Squad

2009-06-15T13:22:00.000-04:00

The cadets can fill you in when they get home. :-)

Team competitions....

2009-06-15T11:06:00.000-04:00

Simon Says...

2009-06-15T10:41:00.000-04:00

The Camp Cadet version of Simon Says. But instead of being out... you
push!

Fire Marshal Class

2009-06-15T10:32:00.000-04:00

Breakfast

2009-06-15T08:23:00.000-04:00

Get to your cabins.

2009-06-15T07:48:00.000-04:00

After PT, the cadets had to get to their cabins before a senior staff
tagged them....in order to avoid pushups.

In the classroom.

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JCs

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Some of our junior counselors serving food in the chow line.

We Run

2009-06-14T07:04:00.000-04:00

PT ends with a run. We will build up our stamina for the mile run on
Thursday morning.

Good Morning Mom & Dad

2009-06-14T06:45:00.000-04:00

I am sorry that this picture is coming to you so late this morning.
Our Physical Training (PT) started a while ago. We were up and
exercising at 06:15 hrs. Every day we will PT at 06:15 hrs.

Range safety.

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Heading to chow.

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Drill

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Photographs.

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As you can see, we have posted many photographs already.

Photographs will be posted as events happen and time permits.

We will keep you up to date as much as possible.

Enjoy your week.

-
Mr. Valentine

First class: Program Orientation

2009-06-13T16:26:00.000-04:00

Don't scratch in formation.

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First time in formation.

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Uniform issue.

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Saying goodbye to Mom & Dad

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Concessions

2009-06-13T12:56:00.000-04:00

Cadet Arrival and Check-in

2009-06-13T12:52:00.000-04:00

Prep for Cadet Arrival

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JCs prepare the camp for cadet arrival.

JC PT

2009-06-13T09:01:00.000-04:00

JCs participate in PT at 0630 before camp even opens.

Welcome to Camp Cadet 2009

2009-06-12T10:39:00.002-04:00

Here you will find daily photographs from our week here at Camp Cadet 2009.

These photographs are just a sample of what you will find on our Photo CD. Please be sure to bring your order form to graduation, if you haven't already ordered a Photo CD.

You will also find updates and any important information posted here throughout the week. So be sure to check back often. Updates will happen quite often throughout each day!

Enjoy your week of quiet at home!

-
Mr. Valentine

JC's get in shape for Camp Cadet 2009

2009-05-22T19:09:00.000-04:00

Junior Counselor training has begun.

2009-05-22T19:04:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow's Graduation

2008-08-22T18:48:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow is Graduation Day!!!

Graduation will begin at 10:30am.

Please do not arrive before 9:30am.

The weather looks promising. If nothing drastic happens weather-wise, graduation will be held outside. There will be a limited number of chairs. Please bring your own chairs if you do not want to stand.

This will be the last post for Camp.

Don't forget, if you want to see more pictures, you can get a DVD with the pictures on it for a $20 donation to the camp.

Have a good night everyone, see you tomorrow.

SCUBA Underwater Photo

2008-08-22T18:44:00.000-04:00

Here is a sneak peek at one of the underwater photos we were able to take this year. There will be many more on the DVD.

You can order the DVD before graduation begins. We will not be taking orders after. Please remember to bring your order forms with you, we will have a limited number of extra forms before graduation.

Nurse's Station

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At attention.

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Staring straight ahead while at attention.

In formation.

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In formation.

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SCUBA

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SCUBA

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Cadets actually get to try out SCUBA diving. If all goes well the DVD
will have some underwater photos of the cadets in the class.

Good morning.

2008-08-22T07:44:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Friday at Camp Cadet. Today will be a very busy day. Stay
tuned.

Mail Call

2008-08-21T22:56:00.001-04:00

Busy day at camp today. Cadets were busy all day. Tomorrow will be the
last full day. The cadets are really working together as a team.

This will be the last update for the day.

Tune in again tomorrow.

Mail received, Sir!!!!

Dizzy Izzy

2008-08-21T19:37:00.000-04:00

Cadets, JCs, & Staff finish off the field comps with the dreaded dizzy
izzy.

Swim relay.

2008-08-21T15:19:00.000-04:00

Field Competitions

2008-08-21T14:47:00.000-04:00

Cadet squads compete in our own style mini-olympics. Ranging from
pushups to frisbee toss.

More drill.

2008-08-21T13:15:00.000-04:00

Drill

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Flight Care

2008-08-21T10:22:00.000-04:00

Cadets get up close with Flight Care Helicopter.

More drill.

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Drill

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Uniform laundry.

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Lost & Found

2008-08-21T08:30:00.000-04:00

This morning's lost and found.

Last post.

2008-08-20T20:35:00.000-04:00

Ok, this will be the last post of the night. I couldn't have the last
picture without your children in it. :-)

Here cadets get questions answered from the officers.

Berks CERT Team

2008-08-20T20:32:00.000-04:00

Last post for the day.

Berks Prison Cell Extraction Team demonstrates pepper spraying an
inmate. This officer volunteered for the demo.

A good look at H1

2008-08-20T16:03:00.001-04:00

Cadets get a close look at the helicopter.

Grenade!!!

2008-08-20T15:43:00.000-04:00

What's that ticking sound?

PSP H1

2008-08-20T15:37:00.000-04:00

Cadets are currently getting a glimpse of PSP's H1 Helicopter.

Kitchen

2008-08-20T11:23:00.000-04:00

A special thank you to our volunteer kitchen staff. They put in very
long hours to make such wonderful food.

Wearing SERT Gear

2008-08-20T10:46:00.000-04:00

Some cadets get a chance to wear the SERT Gear.

SERT Gear

2008-08-20T10:25:00.000-04:00

Cadets get to check out the gear.

Questions

2008-08-20T10:16:00.000-04:00

Cadets get answer to their questions during classes.

Survival 101

2008-08-20T09:21:00.000-04:00

Cadets learn about automobile safety in the Survival 101 class.

Wear your seatbelt!

Good-Morning-SIR!!!

2008-08-20T08:38:00.001-04:00

Breakfast

2008-08-20T08:02:00.000-04:00

Good morning, Moms and Dads. Right now the cadets are carbing up at
breakfast for another active day.

Sky Divers

2008-08-19T18:51:00.000-04:00

Cadets were introduced to skydiving this evening.
(No they did not get to skydive)

They did, however, get to watch four veteran skydivers land in our
field. Plus they enjoyed watching the "fan man" take off with his
paraglider and fan.

The picture below had to be taken this far away for safety reasons.

Thanks for the mail, Mom.

2008-08-19T17:01:00.000-04:00

Secret Service

2008-08-19T14:25:00.000-04:00

Cadets enjoying a class by the US Secret Service.

Bomb Squad

2008-08-19T13:26:00.000-04:00

One lucky cadet gets to try on the bomb suit.

Bomb squad.

2008-08-19T13:09:00.000-04:00

Cadets are enjoying a class by the Reading Bomb Squad.

Horses

2008-08-19T10:18:00.000-04:00

Cadets are enjoying the tranquility of horseback riding. Each cadet
will have a few opportunities to ride.

Daily chores.

2008-08-19T08:19:00.000-04:00

This cadet is looking up what his daily chore is.

Formation

2008-08-19T07:41:00.000-04:00

Cadets are in formation before heading into morning chow.

Morning motivation.

2008-08-19T07:22:00.000-04:00

After PT & the morning run... First Sgt Cipko offers additional
motivation.

Evening Rec Time

2008-08-18T20:05:00.000-04:00

Last chance for an evening photo of rec time.

Maybe we can squeeze a photo of inspection in later.

Junior Staff

2008-08-18T19:07:00.000-04:00

While the cadets are in the FBI class, the JCs had a chance for a free
swim.

Everyone of the JCs say "Hi, Mom & Dad!!"

Cardinal squad gets some counselor time.

2008-08-18T15:48:00.001-04:00