I was updating my Facebook account when I chanced upon the scouting photos of one contact. I found the photos really interesting particularly because I also was a scout when I was very little. Hehe. I could still remember that Friday was my most favorite day of the week because I got to wear my Cab Scout/Boy Scout uniform. I also could never forget that I thoroughly enjoyed marching and learning how to tie different types of knots.
After looking at my contact’s photos, I decided to get on my bike and go to the Boy’s Scout Camp in Capitol Hills. There were so many questions in my mind that I wanted to answer. Is the Boys Scout Camp still as spooky as it was when I was little? Is the huge huge swimming pool still alive? There was only one way to find out.
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Scouting photo when I wasΒ very little. LOL.
The road to the main marching quadrangle. Yes, it’s still spooky. Hehehe.
As I drove around the area, I remembered the past. I remembered the camp sites, the ghost stories,Β the fun,Β all the marching, the competitions, and the friendships. And most of all, I remembered the pool. The bruises, the missing slippers, the wet underwear. I remembered my childhood. I remembered it all.
Checking out the pool. I hope it’s still alive and kicking!
Wait. I sense movement. I sense life. Could it be… Haha.
Boy’s Scout of the Philippines Swimming Pool.
And indeed it still is alive! Hehehe.
Read the Notice. Basically, it’s open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Rules and Regulations. The big pool is 4 to 5 feet deep. The wading pool is 2 feet deep.
Wow. Look at that! It still looks gorgeous!
Ahh. I missed this pool!
Dad and daughter enjoying the water.
Why is this kid crying?
The pool was ‘gigantic’ when I was a kid. Now, it doesn’t look that big. Hehehe.
Posing for the camera. Hehehe.
View of the two pools from the bleachers.
Always remember to take ‘GOOD’ shower before swimming.
Are you cold?
So, yeah. The pool is still alive and kicking. The Boys Scout Camp is still very spooky. The ‘pocket forest’ however is no longer that scary. And that house where Si Goat Da Wanderpul was shot? I couldn’t even remember where it stood exactly. The place is now filled with dozens of houses. Oh well, things do change. And that’s exactly why need photographs and memories. π
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View of Cebu City. Wow. The Fuente Triangle looks really nice.
Ultima Residences, Crown Regency, Midtown Hotel, Metrobank Plaza, and that one on the right – GV Tower Hotel near UC.
Row housing in Oprra.
Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center. You can actually see the inmates.
More housing projects.
Houses on a hill.
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I remember that area well. As a boy scout in my 1st year of HS at CSJ-R, around 1978, I particpated in the national jamboree there in Capitol Hills. I think the pool was built around that time. I have a few pictures somewhere. I’ll scrounge around for it and see if I can share it here. I’ve participated in a few other campings up there as a boy scout at USC-GHS, CSJ-R (now USJ-r) and at CCC (now UC). I remember one time the rain was so bad that everybody got out of their tents and slept in the area where they have a sheltered stage — above the cliff next to the swimming pool. It was also somewhat obligatory to visit the zoo when up there.
thanks for the comment @George. You have a nice photoblog! π
Haha, thanks. Just started that a few months ago. Have always wanted to do a photoblog of Cebu but since I no longer live there, that would have been hard. That’s actually how I bumped into your site as I was scouring the websphere for a photoblog of Cebu. Anyway, I did create a Sinulog site back in 2005. I hope one year I can put up pictures I took myself instead of asking from others. Check it out out http://www.sinulog.org
George
hehehe.. asa man ka ato ley katong pix ninyo wen u wer a kid pa.?????
ako tong naa sa center. hehe
we were at that swimming pool way back when i was 3rd year high school in sacs.
these place really scares me since its really full of huge trees. ahhh it reminds me of being 15 year old student. brings back good memories. now i am 28 years old.
i remember eating lunch facing the girl from other section, she was pretty hahaha and she has a suitor always going after her.
we just watch the girls and boys of the other section swimming at this pool. actually that was their outing, our section’s outing was week before.
Me and my friend joined with this section, so we are like just watchers hahah no friends there.
ley, i did not know this place even existed….. LOL
nice!
Did you sell cookies too? π What a lovely way to reminisce the happy past.
I find row houses very colourful & attractive. I would like to own one, I wonder how much each unit?
less than 500k usually ang price sa mga row house @mam ianne.
Pirme gyud ko agi aning boyscout na pool kung mo bisita ko sa akong friend. Yeah, spooky indeed tan-awn ang place kay tungod tingale sa mga trees na nakapaligid and then sa kamingaw sa palibot…Hadlok gyud ko oie basta agi ko direng dapita especially at night…waaa LOL
I was checking out suggestions for friends in my facebook account when I came across you profile pic in uniform. Is that a Boy Scout uniform? I wonder. Been a little while since I checked your website and you never fail to impress! Makes me wish I’m from Cebu OR living in Cebu. Just simply B R A V O !
hahaha..cool feature ley,i can remember the camping @ Camp Marina for the National Jamboree.. I still have those souvenirs from the games. I missed those pool experiences..may gali open pa gyud until now..ihas baya kaayo mi sa una about swimming pool. That was a nice learning experience..scouting and camping.hay..tiguwang na gyud diay ko..hahaha
hahahaha. pareho ra ta zhiene. hehehehe. that pool was ‘gigantic’ then. hehe
Active jud diay ka Ley sukad pa pagkabata. Now ur doing it for Ondoy victim.
At always smiling.
hehehe. π
LEI! asa ka ana sa pic oist?! hehehe i can’t identify you… pls enlighten lol = )
ano? pong sosoutin ng boy scout grd 4-6 …………..
Would you know when this camp was established? I was there yesterday, but I forgot to ask. One of the subcamps, Subcamp Poliquit, was named in honor of my grandfather who was a scoutmaster. I went there for the first time to see it.
If you know the answer, please email at ajpoliquit@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Nice photos. btw. π
heyy tatanong ko lang po sana kung ano number doon? para sa swimming pool?
I was there !!! A boyscout of the 10th National Jamboree. I missed the place and all the activities. We have Physical Fitness, treasure hunting, formation competition. We received belt loaf in every activities we’ve accomplished. We have visitors from other provinces like iloilo, Antique, Davao, Manila , Samar, Etc. It was a great experience. I am 9 yrs old that time. And I once visited the place again during our graduation in ROTC in college. We had war games and its great we graduated in the forest. The first time I saw Chinese temple, Cebu Zoo where FATHER TROPA was holding his friend snake.
does anyone here know boy scout camp contact information?
Camp Marina, Beverly hills , Cebu
I was here. BSP Jamborette Dec. 2005. I was still in Grade 6 way back. That was 11 years ago. Time flies π