Be a BOSS – Backcountry Outdoor Skills Savvy

Frederick District Fall Camporee   

October 18-20, 2024

Walkersville Watershed

WHO: All registered Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Explorers.  

WHAT: Learn the fundamentals of backpacking and trek preparation. 

Prepare Scouts for a backpacking friendly weekend or an upcoming High Adventure trip like Philmont

Learn the essentials of backpacking gear, how to manage yourself on the trail, and much more!

Put Outdoor Ethics & Leave No Trace into action

Opportunity to complete parts of merit badges & rank advancement

WHY: This camporee will give attendees a chance to learn basic and advanced backpacking skills  like water filtration, lightweight stove usage, and backpacking food preparation, basic to ultra- light equipment options, Leave No Trace backcountry camping, Wilderness First Aid, hammock backpacking, and hygiene.  There are plenty of opportunities to have fun, time to share adventures, and swap gear!

WHEN: October 18-20, 2024

WHERE: Walkersville Watershed * 9026 Chestnut Grove Rd. Frederick, MD 21701

COST: $10 per participant.  Each participant will receive a patch.   

This is a learning adventure camporee. Please sign up as patrols of 6-8 Scouts to encourage the patrol method throughout the event. Each patrol should have an assigned Patrol Leader.

Your backpacking experience will include an optional troop/crew night on the trail on Friday night and back to base site on Saturday (this replicates many high adventure backpacking situations). YPT and 2 Deep Leadership rules apply. There must be at least two registered adult leaders in attendance overnight. 

• Each unit is responsible for its own food.   
• Please come dressed in your CLASS B (Unit T-shirt), ready to hike in all weather. Dress in layers and bring hiking essentials. 
• Leaders: Please review the “Leaders’ Guide” for important details, packing lists, and the merit badge requirements being covered during the different sessions.

Come enjoy this opportunity for units to promote safe backpacking and better preparation for future high adventure treks!