We had a great time and great weather for this year's Camporee. The competitions were a little different than usual. The stations used team building and physical challenges rather than traditional scouting skills. The Predator and Screaming Eagle patrols were joined by several members from Troop 811. During the day patrols worked together to pass through a full size spider web, direct a golf ball through several lengths of pipe, turn over a tarp while standing on it, tying knots with one hand, building and starting a fire to boil water, along with other activities. After dinner we attended a prayer service followed by an arousing campfire with songs and skits. We then returned to our campsite to make and munch on Smores. Campers at camporee were Alex, Chris, DJ, Eric, Jared, Kevin, Matt K., Matt S., Philip, RJ, Ryan, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Svihlik. From Troop 811 were Brad, Matthew, Steven, Mr. Graham, Mr. Mayher.

Camporee Photo Album

Date and Time of Departure: Friday, September 24th, 6:00pm - Old Church. Wear complete Class "A" uniform.

Purpose: Compete in different challenges against other patrols from the Frontier District. This event features non-traditional stations with less emphasis on scout skills.

Uniform: Class "A" uniform for Camporee entrance, during retreat, vespers, and campfire. Class "B" uniform, Troop T-shirt, for wear during the day on Saturday.

Location: Cleveland MetroParks Hinckley Reservation, Top O'Ledges Picnic Area

Cost: $15.00 per scout. Due at troop meeting on September 7th.

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, September 26th, 10:00am - Old Church

Items to Bring:

• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)

Camporee Details

Enjoy a weekend of good Scouting, camping, challenging activities, cooking, camaraderie and fun. The District's goal for this camporee is to increase the number of participating Scouts and Scouters through a competitive program of mostly non-traditional stations that will challenge and be fun for Scouts.

Camporee Events

• Summer Skiing - Entire patrol walks on one set of skis forward and backward
• Campsite Conservation - Patrol extends their campsite area
• Line 'em up - Scouts move from one side of a divider to the other
• Knots to You - Scouts tie large and small knots
• Don't Drop the Ball - This one will challenge your patrols
• It's a Mystery - Find out at the camporee
• Spider Web - Patrol on hike is blocked by spider web
• Who Can Move the Largest Ball - Move progressively larger balls from one location to another

Note: All stations will have scoring components that consider communicating, leadership, using resources and patrol spirit. station masters will judge how the patrol works as a team. The patrol leader will be judged on how well he handles his patrol.