GRAHAM — Scouts from Troop 9 practiced cooking skills in preparation for their upcoming camping trip. Cooking is an essential skill that will be needed and used for the Scout during his/her entire lifetime. At this young age, Scouts are able to cook for themselves and their families. Scouts had a good time and the food prepared was great.

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Troop 9 Scouts practice cooking skills. From left are Christian McPherson, Aiden Stevenson, James Allegretto and Kai Namaste.

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