Survivor - Spring Camporee

Friday thru Sunday, April 24th-26th, 2026

What is it? Activities? Camporee allows scouts to participate in one of the oldest traditions in the history of Scouting, an opportunity to match skills against other patrols and troops. There is fun, friendship, competitions and of course the annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off for both youth and adults. 

If you do not know how to survive in the wild, you will learn. Scouts will learn about how to survive. They will learn about water, fire shelters, forage for food, a few crafts and medicanal first aid. They will make firestarters, water filter tower, shelters, and possible basket out of weeds. 

Bring your old flags. Check with your local VFW or organizaton. The dutchoven cook off is going to be a Iron Chef-style cooking! 

When? 24-26 April 2026 Friday-Sunday - Check in begins at 6 PM on Friday Night / Saturday activities will begin at 8 AM

Where? Greenbush, 947 W 47 Hwy, Girard, KS 66743 

Supervision? All units must have two-deep leadership in accordance with Youth Protection Guidelines, and all registered leaders must have completed NEW Youth Protection Training. AOLs must have appropriate unit leadership. To ensure that our instructors have the best possible ratio when working with Scouts, we are asking units to submit the name of at least one volunteer that is willing to assist with the facilitation of on-site programming.

Cost? Pre-registration Fee is $20 per person. Nonparticipant adult Fees are $5. A non-participant is a scouter that just watches. Registrations after April 14 will be $35 per person. The registration fee includes program materials and a patch for all participants. Last day to register online April 14, 2026.

Food? All unit participants are responsible for providing their own meals. Dinner Saturday will be a potluck. Under the shelter at 6pm.

Registration? Registration is open online on Black Pug – find the link at www.quivira.org – Things to Do. Preregistration is required for program materials and patches to be provided to all participants. Registration prior to March 29 is required to guarantee a patch. Event is open to all registered AOL, Troops, Crews and Posts. Online payment is required and may be made by credit card or electronic check. 

REQUIRED: ALL participants MUST have Parts A&B of the health form 
Unit Roster is REQUIRED at check-in. 

Refunds? Refunds are not available, but fees may be transferred to another Scout or Adult under same 
registration number.

Insurance? Liability, as well as Sickness and Accident Insurance are provided for all registered members of the 
BSA.

More Info? For questions or more information, please contact: 
Thomas Nelson - tanis00@yahoo.com - 620-875-0728 
Roy Shafer - royshafer@gmail.com - (620) 688-1727

The first 30 paid scouts signed in are guaranteed 

• String Backpack 
• Flint and steel 
• Device for Water purification  
• Patch 
• Plastic for a shelter 
• Paracord 
• Pump drill 
• Survival whistle 

We have an opportunity to earn service hours. Greenbush has a few trails that need improvement. If you have tools i.e. shovel, rake, bow saw, loppers and any other tools needed to clear trails.