"Scout"ish Highland Games

May 19-21, 2023 at Camp Big Timber
Overnight Unit Camping Available or come for Saturday

Check-in: 7:30 am
Flags: 8:30 Saturday morning

A Three Fires Council Event for all BSA Units

Gather ye Clan and make yer way to Camp Big Timber for this year’s Scout-ish Highland Games all adorned in yer Clan garb loaded with Clan spirit (see leader guide).

We’ve got an event full of activities and a weekend of camping.

Scout-ish Highland Games

• Caber Toss/Caber lite
• Sheaf Toss w/ shovel
• Wellie Toss
• Clachneart
• Flodh Gearradh - Bucksaw
• Maide-leisg (lazy stick)
• Famers Walk Relay
• Haggis Hurl

Special Highlights

• Chicago SCOTS Society is coming around lunchtime to do a Heavy Athletics demonstration
• Falconry, we have a falcon trainer coming to demonstrate and talk about falcons
• Parade of Clans - see leader guide
• Shortbread Competition – encourage participation
• Golden Skillet – encourage participation
• Campfire – from themed skits/songs/stories to the traditional, all are welcome.

Traditional Camporee Activities

Bb-guns, Archery, Axe Throwing, Blacksmithing demonstration and hands-on, Leatherworking, Geocaching, Blinkies, and more

Saturday Night Ceilidh

Saturday ends with a Campwide Ceilidh (kay-lee) Crackerbarrel enjoying the submitted Shortbread, other snacks/treats, and music.

VOLUNTEER TO HELP HERE

As with all District Events, it takes a few to plan and many willing to bring the Magic to make it happen! Help us have a successful and well-staffed Camporee by Volunteering. None of us know how to throw a Caber, lets learn together! Volunteers not camping with a unit or needing meals will be fed. Please indicate in the Sign-up Genius comments.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4ea5ae29a2f49-chippewa1#/

TFC Scouts may camp and participate in this event for no charge as part of their annual activity fee. All participants are “on their own” for meal arrangements (including lunch). The activity list is subject to change and to BSA’s Guide to Safe Scouting.