All About Ecology

Our Navigators learned all about Ecology at our last meeting.  

We learned how all life on earth is connected by doing a great game.  

Each Navigator was assigned an animal, plant or insect.  We tossed a ball of yarn around to animals, plants and insects that were dependent on each other.  We created a web lof life and could see how all life could be affected by one tiny change by tugging on a string.

Then we played a fun game to learn about how animals adapt and the effect their habitats have on their survival.  

We divided into teams and were given different tools to use to forage for food in different environments. Then had a relay race to see how the different environments and adaptions affected the success of each group. 

 We finished out the meeting with a super fun game of parent/child sharks and minnows.  

Another fun meeting for Idaho Navigators!

Navigators Rake Up Boise

Our Navigators did an amazing job helping out a few elderly home owners in our community.  We raked 2 yards for a total of 66 bags of leaves!  Way to live our slogan Navigators.  "The more you give, the more you get."

American Ninja Navigators

(Fun and Fitness Part 2)

We had a fantastic time finishing up our fitness patches and checkouts. Everyone completed the final fitness test.  

Then we had the opportunity to complete the American Ninja Warrior training course at Bodies in Motion. 

We have some serious Ninjas in Navigators!

Fun-N-Fitness (Part 1)

Last week we started our 2 part Fun and Fitness patches.  Over the next few months we will be putting our moral compass in action and strengthening our bodies!

Trainer, Niki Dellapietra-Woolstenhulme , joined us for a lesson on nutrition, exercise, and general info on taking care of our bodies. 

 

After our talk, Niki taught us the proper ways to do exercises and we took a fitness test together.

We did squats...

Push Ups..

High Knees..

and even crunches

After out fitness test Niki led us on an awesome natural obstacle course. 

Then we got to snack on some healthy chocolate zucchini muffins! 

Way to live the Moral Compass Navigators!

Walk on the Wild Side and Knots and Knives

Last week our Junior Navigators got a nature tour at Kathryn Albertson Park and our Senior Navigators learned to tie new knots and all about knife safety!

The Juniors had an amazing tour guide from Boise Parks and Rec.  Erica showed us all about the plants and wild life in the park.  

Each Navigator was given a cards with animals and plants to locate on our tour.

We learned about many plants in the area and saw some great animals along the way.

We even saw this cross section of a record breaking tree.

Our Senior got a taste of knots and knives.

They learned to tie 2 new knots and how to use knives safely.

Linder Farms Fundraising Tickets On Sale Now!

Get your half price Linder Farms fundraising  tickets today!!!

**Valid for Opening Week Sept 26-Oct 7**

Only $5 per ticket

(regularly $10 for adults and $7 for children)

Comment or email at navigateidaho@gmail.com or talk to a Navigator near you to get yours today!

Linder Farms has something for the entire family.

Included with your admission you get:

Entrance to the Corn Maze

Hay Rides

Straw Bale Maze

Tractor Tire Playground

Corn Box

Petting Zoo

Pedal Tractors

With the purchase of tokens you may also enjoy:

Barrel Train Ride 

Bounce House & SLIDE 

Kiddie Swing

Obstacle Course 1 

Rock Climbing Wall 

Dangle Hopper

Bungee Run

Mechanical Bull

Lazer Tag 

Orbiter

Orbitron

Pumpkin Slingshot 

Feed Animals in Petting Zoo 

Pony Rides 

Zip Line

Find out more at http://linderfarms.com/index.shtml

This is a Fundraiser for Idaho Navigators.

All proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit the scouts of Idaho Navigators.

Capture the Flag

Today was our first game of capture the flag!  Everyone had a blast.

Citizenship and Flag Etiquette

Today we took a tour of the Idaho Sate Capital building.

We saw a group trying to break the record for largest M&M mural.

We learned about our state flag.

We got to see where the state house and senate meet.

We learned about our state representatives and state government.

Then we headed across the street to the park to talk about the American Flag.

We learned about flag etiquette and folding.

Today we all earned our citizenship patch.

The First Annual Navigator Regatta

Today's Regatta was a blast!  We can't wait until next year!

Idaho Navigators Summer Camp Out 2014

This weekend was our first ever Family Camp Out.  It was an amazing experience.  We had so much fun and learned so many things.

After setting up camp, we opened with the Moral Compass.

Then, we headed off for a group hike to the hot springs; including learning how to safely wade through the river where it over took the trail just around the corner of the rock below.

The hot springs were beautiful.  We had a great time relaxing in the warm water and swimming in the river. 

After drying off, the Navigators collected and sorted firewood.  

We learned how to properly  and safely start a fire.

We took a short hike down to the river...

We learned how to bait and cast a fishing pole.

While we were teaching fishing, a small snake swam up, and we we got to take a closer look.

We finished off the night with S'mores around the fire.

In the morning, some of our Senior Navigators went on a more challenging hike at Dead Wood Ridge trail.

We had an amazing time and we are already looking forward to next year!