This winter weekend is a chance to join in one of the oldest traditions in Scouting America – Coming together as a District for Scouting. District gatherings provide an opportunity to provide fun, friendship, and fellowship.

Many scouts have gone to camp before but this camp will be truly unique.  Prepare to be transported to the 1600’s during the early settlement of the Carolinas. A decree has been issued out to all Clans (Troops, Ships, Crews, and Posts) in the lands controlled by George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle. The decree states the Clans must gather their youth at an encampment at Camp Dinkerderry on the Banks of the Chowan River and test the athletic prowess and skill of the youth in the district Highland Games.

The winner of the Games shall receive the coveted Crystal Thistle award.

The SPL will act as the Chief of the Clan. Each Clan will be made up of Septs (patrols). Septs are led by Chieftains (Patrol Leaders). Each Sept is to have their own Tartan. Wearing of Clan Tartans – The word clan comes from a Gaelic word meaning “children”, which denotes “family”. This is precisely what our Scout Troops are – families. Some clans express their unity by possession of common emblems or symbolic colors. Well known are the tartans, or plaid textile designs of Scottish clans. At our Highland Games, it is suggested that your clan wear their tartan! The tartan may be worn as kilts, armbands, t-shirts, Scottish Hats, scarfs etc.

Please coordinate what Tartan your Clan will be using with Nicole Bowling, docsbear@gmail.com, to ensure we don’t have multiple units showing up using the same tartan pattern.