2016 PALMETTO COUNCIL CAMPOREE INFORMATION

Coming up on April 1st through the 3rd at the Winthrop Athletic Complex in Rock Hill is the annual council camporee event.  This event will have scouts from all over the 6 counties of Palmetto Council together in one location for a fun-filled event where there will be merit badge classes and other fun activities.  The weekend will be a busy one, so the scouts have been relieved of cooking duty too – the food is provided and has been included in the cost of the event – $25.00.

Scouts should plan on dropping by the troops meeting location next Monday night, March 14th, from 7pm until 8pm during the Patrol Members Council night to submit their desired merit badge selections and pay for the event.  Mr. Whitesell will be available to get you signed up at that drop-off night.  There are two blocks for merit badge classes during the day (see below) select one badge from each of the two blocks.  There are also some merit badges that will be taught on Saturday night as well that can be selected in addition to the two daytime merit badge blocks.  There are also three more detailed merit badges that will take longer to work on and will require both Blocks 1 & 2 and are listed below as “All Morning” classes.

Scouts should select one merit badge from Block 1, one merit badge from Block 2 (or one merit badge from the “all morning” group) and one merit badge from the Twilight merit badge offerings (if they don’t already have them) and bring those (written down with their name on it) along with payment of $25 to the March 14th PLC meeting between 7pm and 8pm to give to Mr. Whitesell.

Here is additional information on the event:

NOTES ON THE EVENT

• Every merit badge course has a maximum limit.  Once the maximum capacity has been reached, the online
  system will not allow you to register.
• Each unit is responsible for providing appropriate leadership (at least 2 adults).
• Our registration system is designed for unit registration ONLY.  Scouts should not sign up on their own
• Food is being provided.  Troops will not have to cook.
• Cost:  $25/participant.  Includes food and camping fees.

SCHEDULE

Friday

• Check-in
• Movie Night

Saturday

• Morning:  Merit Badge Courses
  • Block 1:  8:30-10:15
  • Block 2:  10:30-12:15
• Morning:  Adult Training Sessions (Backpacking, Leave No Trace, Handheld GPS, & One Pot Meals)
  • Session 1:  9:00 am
  • Session 2:  10:00 am
  • Session 3:  11:00 am
• Afternoon:  Troop competitions
• Night:  Campfire
• Night:  Twilight Courses
  • 7:00-8:45

Sunday

• Chapel
• Check-out