During a momentous solar eclipse that occurred during the school day, scouts later shared their observations of this celestial event using various safety devices and creative techniques. Some scouts and leaders used welding helmets, while others employed solar eclipse glasses to capture the stunning sight. Even normal sunglasses were used to capture a picture but not view as that would be unsafe. The Scoutmaster innovatively took a “sundog selfie,” reflecting the eclipse on his face. Parents participated by engaging others on how to view the eclipse safely through a kitchen strainer and other methods known as the pinhole method. This collective effort made the eclipse viewing a memorable educational experience for everyone involved and many scouts earned a special eclipse patch.
