BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Suffolk County Council

100 year anniversary CAMPOREE

AT SOUTHAVEN COUNTY PARK

May 3rd, 4th and 5th 2019

 

"One Oath, One Law, Many Adventures”

 

Friday Night 5/3 Activities:

The Carnival!!! For the first time in Suffolk County Council history our camporee will have a full blown carnival. On Friday the carnival will be available to all participants who check in and will be camping for the weekend. Our friends at Clare Rose have generously donated space at their headquarters for this amazing event. The carnival is only open to participants so we have the run of all the rides! Transportation will be provided to and from the carnival. Please note, you cannot drive yourself to the carnival. Buses will be provided from Southaven to the Carnival the entire time the Carnival is open.

Saturday 5/4 Activities:

Aquatic Area: Canoes and kayaks. You will have the opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy the Carmens River.

Boy Scout and Venturing Activities: Archery Shooting, Tomahawk Throwing, BMX Bike Trails, Monkey Bridges, Pioneering, Caving and Orienteering are only a few of the activities that await the Scouts.

The Exhibit Area and Merit Badge Midway: Here is where you will find dozens of Long Island organizations out for the day to help us celebrate this amazing event Fire departments, police departments, military groups, local clubs, and organizations will be on hand with displays, exhibits, activities and information about things from Fire Safety to Wood Carving and everything in between.

Conservation Trail

The Big Show! The Big Show will be the perfect ending to a great day. The big screen will be showing pictures from the day as the expected 5,000 people fill the arena. Once the show starts its only keeps getting better. From celebrating Scouting to watching how Suffolk County Council has evolved through the years, to some great entertainment on multiple stages and the amazing laser light finale. It’s a show that celebrates the spirit of Scouting and reminds us all that Scouting is alive and well here in Suffolk County!

 

Leaving

Friday, May 3, 2019 - 5:30pm from the Great River Fire Department. 

 Meet at 5:00pm.

Itinerary

Arrive Friday evening to set up Camp & attend the carnival. Participate in the

 camporee events all day Saturday.  Attend the Big Show Saturday night. 

All meals covered by the Camporee.

There is also a trading post for souvenirs and a concession stand for snacks.  

 

Shotgun shooting will be available for an extra fee of $25.00 for Scouts of 13    years old and older.

 

The Shotgun  program is limited to 160 participants, council-wide, on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is a must. We expect this to fill up fast, so make your reservations for the shotgun program as soon as possible

 

Returning

Home Sunday.  Arrive approximately 12:00 noon.

Cost

Overnight camper fees include all meals Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.Camporee fee if paid by April 18th - $55 per person.  If paid after April 18th - $65 per person.

For units camping for the weekend there will be no need to bring any cooking equipment. This will be handled just like if you were going to the National Jamboree. Breakfast on Saturday, dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday will all be picked up by the unit at the commissary. No cooking or food preparation will be required. For Saturday Lunch each participant will get a voucher for lunch at the concession stand.

Dress/Packing

Class “A” Uniform for Friday and the return trip on Sunday.  Class “B” Uniform for Saturday, Class “A” for Saturday night and Sunday. Bring sleeping bag, camp chair, mess kits, eating utensils, day pack for Saturday and pack to walk-in to campsite. 

Troop Policy

No Scouts bring Cell Phones.  Leaders will have cell phones if any calls are necessary. 

Sign Up

Bring signed permission form and appropriate Camporee fee plus additional $25 for shotgun (if age eligible and interested) on or before  April 16th meeting – paying later increases your cost.

Questions?

Call/text Asst Scoutmaster Pete Hilbert at 631 873 7922

 or email philbert@prestigepeo.com.   

Call Assistant Scoutmaster Charlie Klahn at 631-277-0454.

Printable Flyer & Permission Form