Jamie Tucker, 6, of San Jose climbs a rope during the Scout-O-Rama at History Park in San Jose on Saturday. The Scout-O-Rama was hosted by Scouting groups from Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. PHOTOS BY SHAE HAMMOND — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

LEFT: Adit Goyal, 8, of San Jose shoots a rocket in the air with water during the Scout-O-Rama. The decadeslong annual event gives participants of all ages the chance to try their hand at rope climbing, water rocket launching, blacksmithing and more. RIGHT: Anthony Hinkle, 11, of San Jose is taught about blacksmithing by Aayush Talluri, 16, of Troop 390 in San Jose.