Thursday, February 12, 2009

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009


Leader Adam Waite gives the 10th graders drill instruction. They will be able to participate on a drill team that marches in the Memorial Day parade.


Ann Rosenberg came to speak to the 8th grade boys about her work as a rehabilitator for birds of prey. She brought along "Bubba" the Great Horned Owl pictured above, as well as a Screech Owl and a Red-tailed Hawk!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009



A few of our 6th grade boys enjoying swim night at the YMCA! The boys had a great time this year...it was a night full of swimming, riding the waterslide, crazy jumps off the diving board, basketball, and pizza!
6th grade girls show off one of the 10 workshops projects they get to create!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Looks like E.T.'s POV as he prepares to go home! Actually, a shot straight up the exterior of the Brigade, cool perspective. Shot by one of our 9th graders in the photography workshop


A 12 ball is the subject in this photo from the 9th grade photography workshop. Location: Rec Hall at the Boys' & Girls' Brigade

Friday, February 6, 2009

Co-leaders on Tuesday night having fun with the Aussies!

Dan Wetzel gets the 8th graders

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Dan Wetzel gets the 8th grade crowd ready for his basketball demonstration!

7th grade boys in archery



The 10th graders and one of the "Initiative Sculptures" created during a teambuilding activity.


Thursday, February 5, 2009

9th Grade Photography Workshop

Four of our 9th grade Brigaders show off the new Nikon Coolpix cameras that are being used in the photography workshop. This workshop led by Bill Casper and Adam Hendries recently got a big boost when Nikon donated five Coolpix series cameras to the Brigade. Let's Shoot!

Net ball - a really fun Australian game!



Brigaders learn about Braille from our Australian friends.

Brigader from Australia teaching the Americans about net ball.



A new look for Noah .


Thank you Brigaders, parents, and volunteers for helping make this important Brigade fundraiser successful. You helped raise $28,500 for the Brigade and Onaway!


Youth committee painting decorations for the Wonderfully Wicked gala for the PAC.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009


On Monday, February 2nd the 6th grade girls got to meet our Australian friends. We learned about the "top 5" songs from Australian bands, sampled some Vegemite and learned how to play Netball.