Simon Kenton Council - 2023 Gateway District Spring Camporee

2023 Gateway District Spring Camporee - The Turtle's Back!

Event Details

The Turtle's Back!

When: April 29-30, 2023

Where: Burr Oak State Park, Glouster, OH 45732

Directions: Will be provided in a future Bulletin.

Who: All Scouts, Crews and Scouters of ALL DISTRICTS are invited to attend.

Registration: $40, online, SKC website. Registration is highly recommended online before the event.

There is no medal or neckerchief if not preregistered.

Parking: Carpooling is a must and Troops should bring as few vehicles as possible. Vehicles are not permitted in camping area. All Troops are to arrive at Boat Dock #4 for drop off and vehicles will need to be parked at the beach parking lot. Each Unit can leave one vehicle at Boat Dock 4 and if they have a trailer, it can also be parked there.

Camping: The camping area is primitive, with potable water, pit and Port-a-John, one electrical outlet at the shelter house and a dumpster for trash.

First Aid & Emergencies: Local EMS will be available along with first aid support staff on site. Troop Leaders should have medical release/history forms for each Scout.

Any Scout or Scouter who has to drop out along the trail can be picked up at the checkpoints. The final sweep crew will arrange for any other pickups that may be necessary.

Crackerbarrel: All SM’s and SPL’s should attend the Saturday evening Crackerbarrel to get final instructions, program changes and to have any questions answered.

Unit Leader Notes: YPT is required for all leaders and adults.

Leave-No-Trace: Do not litter the trail!

Dress: Be prepared, weather is unpredictable.

Patrol Equipment: First Aid kit, Scout Book, compass or GPS, canteen of water. Several checkpoints with First Aid and water will be located along the trail. Sack lunches are recommended along the trail as there is no cooking on the trail.

Program: The Camporee is being held at a state park except for one short section. Please stay on the trail and be respectful of others. Do not stop on private property. Campsites will be assigned to Units upon arrival in camp. Water and latrines will be available in the camping area along with dumpsters for trash.

Units ae encouraged to use propane, butane or gas backpacking stoves.

Straight blade sheath or hunting knives and double-bit axes will Not be permitted.

The Scout Oath and Law is our guide to conduct. Scouts should remain in their own camp area after taps until reveille.

Program Schedule:

Saturday, April 29th

7:45 AM Registration opens

8:00 AM Hiking trail opens

9:45 AM Registration closes

10:00 AM Trail closes, all hikers must have started on the hike

12:00 PM Trail lunch. No cooking on the trail, sack lunch, carry out all refuse

5:30 PM Dinner Preparation, cleanup and free time

7:45 PM Scout worship services