From Our Week at Rotary Scout Reservation to Meet Me at the Grizz: Because Scouting and Camp Still Matter

Season 2 of Meet Me at the Grizz begins with a deeply personal reflection on Scouting, summer camp, leadership, memory, and storytelling.In this episode, Ken Clough looks back at the summer of 2005 and the handwritten journal entries that eventually became the book Our Week at Rotary Scout Reservation. What started as a personal journal written during a week at Rotary Scout Reservation evolved into a book, years of leadership in Scouting, and the Meet Me at the Grizz podcast.Ken reflects on:attending summer camp with his oldest son,writing the original camp journal,why preserving Scouting stories matters,serving as council president during COVID-19 and the national bankruptcy,protecting the camp experience during difficult times,and why he ultimately found himself drawn back to camp again.This episode explores the deeper meaning of Scouting and summer camp, including leadership, mentorship, friendship, camp traditions, personal growth, and the lasting impact of Rotary Scout Reservation on generations of Scouts and leaders.Ken also discusses beginning work on a second edition of Our Week at Rotary Scout Reservation, explaining how time, experience, and reflection have brought new depth and perspective to the original journal.Whether you are a lifelong Scout, former camper, Scout leader, Eagle Scout, parent, or someone who simply understands the importance of camp experiences and outdoor leadership, this episode is a thoughtful reflection on why Scouting and camp still matter today.#Scouting #ScoutCamp #RotaryScoutReservation #BoyScouts #ScoutsBSA #SummerCamp #CampLife #Leadership #Mentorship #EagleScout #Podcast #MeetMeAtTheGrizz