This event is a special opportunity for all scouts, especially scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class scouts. Each scout who participates in the camporee will receive a neat camporee patch. If this is your first time participating in a camporee, be prepared to enjoy yourself and meet many new scouting friends. If you are returning, we again welcome you to this very fun event.

A camporee is lots of fun, with many opportunities to pass requirements for rank advancement and to earn merit badges. There are special activities for scouts needing to pass second class, and first class rank advancement (first aid, knots, plant identification, orienteering, measuring, camping, cooking). Scouts can perform service projects (up to 6 hours) which qualify for star and life rank requirement #4. There will be an Order of the Arrow tapout ceremony.

Scout patrols will participate in all organized events plus cooking and camping. This camporee theme is "Leadership in Engineering", focusing on fun, leadership, and teamwork. We will work together to construct an elevator and catapult.

• Where: Firestone Scout Reservation (Tonner Canyon Rd exit, off of Fwy 57, NE of Brea) - see map
• When: Fri. 16 April, 4 pm through Sun. 18 April, 11 am. Depart from Palos Verdes 5:45 pm on Friday from Rolling Hills Estates City Hall parking lot (4045 Palos Verdes Drive North)
• Special Events: Elevator Construction and Catapult Competition
• Cost: $10 per scout plus cost of food (patrol leader to plan meals); Free for adults (troop pays)
• What to wear: Full scout uniform (Class A) at time of departure and for campfires. Red backpacking shirts at other times.

NOTE: Scouts MUST NOTIFY Patrol Leader by Friday, 2 April 2004 and pay $10 by Monday, 5 April to reserve your place.

NOTE: Scouts MUST NOTIFY patrol leaders if they cannot attend or will be arriving late.

Scouts must:

• bring equipment as indicated on check list
• bring additional equipment as directed by the patrol leader
• bring anything needed to complete activities / pass rank requirements for: first aid, knife safety and use, map and compass, orienteering, etc.
• be packed and prepared lunch for Friday and Saturday meal (no lunch break; eat and walk)
• be prepared to hike in about 1/4 mile with everything)
• bring water containers
• check with parents and verify troop has medical release form and parental permission form. Click here for a blank medical release form.

Patrol Leader must:

• prepare list of scouts attending and their current rank
• prepare check list of rank achievement that scouts plan to get passed at the camp (please discuss and review requirements with scouts and advise on equipment they must bring)
• prepare list of any merit badges that scouts want to work on
• notify SPL of who from their patrol will attend the camporee
• make sure that the patrol brings all patrol equipment as indicated the in section below and on check list
• notify the troop quartermaster to request tents and patrol equipment
• bring paper and pen to record what activities scouts have completed and passed
• obtain patrol participation cards for his patrol

Each Patrol must:

• bring stoves - LP gas stoves are permitted, no liquid fuel, no charcoal on ground
• bring water containers (empty - there is potable water close to camping areas)
• bring trash bags (must pack all trash out)
• bring FOOD

Adult camporee leader:

• bring Troop 257 Camporee Unit Registration Form - Remember this information is used to issue patches. Only the number of people listed on the form and paid will be issued patches.
• bring Troop 257 Tour Permit which has been signed by an approved person).
• bring Troop 257 Camporee Confirmation Form (mailed to you upon receipt of your fully paid registration).

No portion of any Unit will be allowed to register unless they have all of the above.

Adults must:

• bring Food for themselves
• bring personal camping equipment (may be borrowed from the troop - request from troop quartermaster)
• bring chairs (optional)
• bring copy of medical permission slips (and know who has the tour permit and camporee confirmation form)
• verify the troop has the lastest information on their automobilie insurance policy. Click here for a blank insurance form.

Note:

Parking is about 1000 feet from campsite. Vehicles will be given parking pass.

At least two adults must accompany the troop.

Units may use only propane stoves in camp.

For more details, read the camporee camporee leaders guide.