Mackinac Rendezvous XVIII

September 17-19, 2021

Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground

~ Scouting Adventure Fun Since 1987 ~

Come and see what’s new in 2021 or experience the fun and history for the very first time!

At Mackinac Rendezvous XVIII, Scouts of all ages will camp with their unit for two nights on the idyllic shores of Lake Huron in sight of the Mackinac Bridge.  This iconic event boasts three distinct programs – Scouts BSA & Venturing, Island Adventure III, and Mackinaw Cub Scout Family Camp!

The Island Adventure III program will depart immediately for Mackinac Island, spending approximately 17 hours over the course of two days hiking, biking, sailing, and flying on, over, and around the Island!  Scouts BSA and Venturing Crews will be able to compete for prizes and participate in different relays, challenges, and activities on Friday afternoon and evening.  On Saturday, they will ride chartered ferries to Mackinac Island for a fun-filled day of sampling fudge, touring the historic island, and taking part in an app-based scavenger hunt.  Mackinaw Cub Scout Family Camp débuted in 2019 and is back by popular demand!  Participants will experience an action-packed weekend, beginning Friday afternoon and evening with a Cub Scout Rendezvous Relay and fabulous inflatables.  The fun will continue Saturday with a full day of exciting activities at and around Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground and end with incredible evening entertainment.  The entire Rendezvous will culminate with a one of a kind closing ceremony Sunday morning!

Scouts BSA & Venturing Program*:

Camping at the scenic Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground on the shores of Lake Huron, with views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island
Transportation to and from Mackinac Island on Star Lines ferry
Tours of Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Fort Mackinac, and the Richard & Jane Manoogian Art Museum
Rendezvous Relay & other challenges with amazing prizes
GIANT Inflatables & climbing tower
Living History Re-enactors and ceremonial Cannon firing
Mackinac Rendezvous trading post
Unique Mackinac Rendezvous XVIII event patch
Saturday dinner with 1,000+ of your closest Scout Friends
Incredible Saturday night entertainment on the main event stage

*Activities subject to change

Please see Scouts BSA & Venturing Program Leader’s Guide for more information.

NOTE: Units are responsible for planning and providing their own Friday lunch & dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch, and Sunday breakfast.  Saturday night dinner will be provided by the event!

Participant fee for Scouts BSA, Venturing Crews and Webelos:

$85 until June 30

$95 July 1 - Aug 31

$105 Sept 1 – Sept 6

Island Adventure Program for Older Scouts*:

Awesome Basecamp at the scenic Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground on the shores of Lake Huron, with views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island
The amazing Island 360 Bike Tour
Fort Mackinac, Fort Holmes, and historical Island building tours
One of a kind 314-foot selfie at Fort Holmes
Best bike and hike challenges found in beautiful Northern Michigan
Sailing with the MCC Great Lakes Sailing Adventure training vessel, “The Retriever”
The great “Mighty Mack” ferry cruise under the bridge
More time on Mackinac Island than the other Rendezvous programs
Chance to win an opportunity to fire a cannon at Fort Mackinac
Fly with the Young Eagles around the Straits of Mackinac
The Great Porter Hanks Bike Challenge deep into Mackinac Island
Mackinac Rendezvous trading post
Unique Mackinac Rendezvous XVIII event patch
Incredible Saturday night entertainment on the main event stage

*Activities subject to change

Please see Island Adventure Program Leader’s Guide for more information.

NOTE: Meals will be provided Saturday through Sunday morning.  Plan accordingly for your lunch and dinner on Friday (eat before arriving to basecamp and/or find lunch and dinner on the Island).  A Hot Dog Roast and Cracker Barrel will be provided at 10:00 PM on Friday night.

NOTE: This program is limited to the first 56 Scouts BSA and Venturing Crew members 14 years and older, and adults. Scouts may register for this program as individuals and are not required to participate as a unit.

Participant fee for the Island Adventure III Program:

$135 until June 30

$145 July 1 – Aug 31

$155 Sept 1 - Sept 6

Mackinaw Cub Scout Family Camp*:

Camping at the scenic Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground on the shores of Lake Huron, with views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island
Living History Re-enactors and ceremonial Cannon firing
Cub Scout Rendezvous Relay with amazing prizes
Petoskey Stone hunt
Clydesdale Wagon Ride
Fudge and Pasties
Shooting sports (BB Gun, Archery, Sling shot)
Fort & Bridge tour
Trapper - fur, footprints, and poo
Akela, Baloo and Bagheera
Pin the coffee cup on the "Scouter”
Children’s Games of the 1700's
Mackinac Rendezvous trading post
Unique Mackinac Rendezvous XVIII event patch
Saturday dinner with 1,000+ of your closest Scout Friends
Incredible Saturday night entertainment
And maybe a surprise or two

*Activities subject to change

Please see Cub Scout Family Camp Program Leader’s Guide for more information.

NOTE: Participants are responsible for planning and providing their own Friday lunch & dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch, and Sunday breakfast.  Saturday night dinner will be provided by the event!

NOTE: At least 2 members of a family (minimum of one adult and one child) need to be present, including at least one BSA member.  Youth Protection policies will apply, and parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.

Participant fee for Mackinaw Cub Scout Family Camp:

$50 until June 30

$60 July 1 - Aug 31

$70 Sept 1 – Sept 6