Gem City Eclipse Camporee 2024

Registraion Open

This camporee will revolve around the Total Eclipse that will be visable in Erie, PA on April 8th.  

Organizations and Activities at the Event -These are the current confirmed organiztions that will be at the event.  There will be activities for the scouts to do through the day to ensure they enjoy their time at the event.  

All attendees who register will receive an event patch, and anyone attending the eclipse viewing on monday will receive a pair of viewing glasses as well as the patch.  

The event patch will consist of a center patch that all registered participants will recieve as well as rocker patches that fit on the outside.  These rocker patches will be given and earned for participating in the different events and activities that we have for the event.  

NASA Scientists

Fishing

State Police

Archery Rage

Rifle Range

Shotgun Rage

BB Range for Cubs

Erie Zoo

French Creek Conservancy

Eriez Magnetics - Build your Magnet Race Car!

Purple Martin Society

Pittsburgh Space Command - Rocket Launches and Demonstrations.

All attendees who register will receive an event patch, and anyone attending the eclipse viewing on monday will receive a pair of viewing glasses as well as the patch.  

This event is open to French Creek Council units as well as units from other BSA councils.  We suggest registering early as there are limited camping spots, and we are expecting a large number of scouts attending this event.

Pricing for Event

Camping - Scouts, BSA - Limited to 250 campers total.                                                                                             Youth - $40                                                                                                                                                                 Adults - $15

Scouts, BSA Daily Registrations - Saturday and Monday Registration options without camping.                       Adults Any Day or Combination - $10                                                                                                                           Youth Saturday Only - $30                                                                                                                                           Youth & Adults Monday Only - $10                                                                                                                               Youth Saturday and Monday - $35   

Cub Scouts Youth & Adults - Youth and Adults associated with a pack - Daily only and includes registration options for both Saturday and Monday activities                                                                                                           Youth - $10                                                                                                                                                                   Adults - $10