Outing Details:
- Dates: Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12
- Meet @ 5 pm on Friday, Nov 10th @ the Church, plan to stop for dinner in Payson
- Return @ ~11 am on Sunday, Nov 12th
- Where: Camp R-C, outside of Payson, AZ
- Expected weather: highs in the mid-60’s and lows close to freezing
- Event fee: $22 per person (includes event fee and gas reimbursement for drivers)
Overview:
At the Four Peaks Fall Camporee, Scouts will compete as patrols and be able to test their skill in a number of events focused on the theme “Primal Survival!” In addition, the Camporee provides an opportunity to meet other Scouts from around the District and to enjoy a great Campfire on Saturday night. Camporee events will include:
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- Archery
- Fire Starting
- Primitive Shelter
- BB Gun
- Knot Tying
- Tomahawk Throw
- Orienteering
- Avoid the Mines
Older Scouts that are interested in being on Staff, please talk with Mr Smith or Mr Whitney.
Schedule:
- Friday
- 7pm Arrive and Check in at Camporee
- 10 pm lights out
- Saturday
- 6 am Reveille
- 7:45 am muster for colors
- 8 am 1st session
- 9:15 am 2nd session
- 10:30 am 3rd session
- 11:30 -12:30 lunch
- 12:30 pm 4th session
- 1:45 pm 5th session
- 3 pm 6th session
- 4:30 break for dinner
- 7 pm campfire/evening colors
- 10 pm lights out
Meals:
- Scouts should bring a sack lunch for Saturday. Lunch should be portable. It is likely that you will eat lunch away from camp.
- Patrols should plan for 2 breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday) and 1 dinner
Equipment:
- Patrol — At the Camporee, we will camp as a Troop and cook in Patrols. Patrols should plan to camp for 2 nights and for 3 cooked meals.
- Personal – This is a basecamp. Scouts should plan for 2 nights camping with Fall/Winter conditions. Temperatures are likely to be close to freezing overnight, so Scouts should be prepared to sleep warm.
Conclusion:
The Camporee should be a fun experience for all Scouts who attend. The Camporee staff has worked hard to put together an enjoyable event.
