Roy Blakeley's Adventures in Camp

A rambunctious troop of Boy Scouts sets off for Temple Camp aboard a leaky, engine‑less houseboat they’ve barely managed to patch together. Their leader, Mr. Ellsworth, insists on “good turns” as the key to getting the gang where they need to go, and the boys quickly learn that a little ingenuity can move more than just a stubborn boat. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious ragged stranger, a stubborn bridge that refuses to open, and a gruff tug captain whose temper is as high as the tide.

The narrative captures the earnest humor of early‑twentieth‑century scouting life, with vivid scenes of marshes, river crossings, and the camaraderie that keeps the boys afloat. Listeners will be drawn into the lively banter, the clever problem‑solving, and the anticipation of what the promised “good turn” will bring as the scouts inch closer to the promised shores of Black Lake.