Boxwell Patches III

While virtually non-existant today, the Two Week Camper patch was at one time a big deal. To earn it, a Scout simply had to stay at Boxwell for two weeks.  It was that easy to earn this “rider” patch.

Of course, most troops didn’t stay for two weeks.  Generally, a single Scout was the one who earned the patch.  In the 1960s and 1970s (not so much today), there were Provisional troops.  Provisional troops were made of Scouts from various troops who were staying for additional time.  In short, they existed for a week and were no more.

Provisional troops of course needed leadership.  Being a Provisional Leader is how Jerry Barnett came back to camp after his initial run in the 1960s!

A Two Week Camper Patch from the 1970s.