Call to Rendezvous at Fort Chesebrough!

This is a 1840s event emphasizing the lifestyle of the old trapper days for Scouts BSA Troops and Crews. The time is set from 1825 - 1840 when the first Rendezvous was held. So, if you can, please dress, camp and eat as in the 1800. Think of this as a Camporee in the frontier! Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event for our Council. Your scouts will be transported to a different time for an amazing experience and learn period-oriented skills.

Where: Camp Chesebrough Scout Reservation

When: September 27th - September 29th

Who: All Troops, Varsity Scout Teams, Venturing Crews (This is not a Cub Scout Event)

Why: Where else can you shoot black powder rifles, throw tomahawks and knives, and learn to live in the mountains?

Bring: Tents, chairs, candle lanterns, (Tables), 1840’s era dress and camp equipment for judging

Cost: Food not included

FEE: Are $45.00 by 9/1, $50.00 by 9/18, $60.00 onsite

SM(s) Will have:

Youth under18; Signed Parental Release Shooting Forms and a Complete List of All attendees.

We award the top three in: Outfits, Camp Site, Iron chef (food will be provided). 4 Trapper Run  categories by ages 11-13   14-16    17-20   A.A.R.P. (Advanced Aged Rendezvous Person) will compete against each other. The Rendezvous Run is a special by invitation only event for the top competitors chosen by the staff.

For you Greenhorns you don't need to spend a lot of money on a Rendezvous outfit, go to goodwill or a thrift shop look an old felt hat, a plaid colored shirt old style, cut off the buttons and collar, Sew the shirt together where the buttons were, look for white painters pants, if not there go to a paint store, then cut  out all the belt looks. Next year start working make: a possible's bag, moccasins, bandolier, candle lanterns, time appropriate accessories

Hint: many Troops pick one item a year and make prior to Rendezvous, plank chairs, moccasins, tents   

Scott Caldwell - Booshway

*All adults attending that are planning on staying overnight must be registered in BSA. If you plan to attend with youth Scouts BSA age (11-17) then all adults accompanying them will need to be registered in the BSA. If you are not sure, call us at 408-638-8300 M-F 9am to 5pm and we will assist you in that process. 

More questions about a specific case please consult Adult Supervision in the Guide to Safe Scouting.