Re: Spring Camporee Suggestions
Mark Orlovsky (morlovsk@EXECPC.COM)
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 14:33:43 -0600
Mark and all;
Regarding the reenactor theme; The Great Northwest District of the
Milwaukee County Council conducted 2 themed camporees over the last 2
years. In 1995 it was a civil war theme complete with reenactors. It was
one of the best I have been to. In 1996 it was rendevous theme. We were
unable to get reenactors but the staff came dressed in period costume.
At both events the activities maintained the theme. I would be glad to
share any documentation with all interested.
Mark
On Thu, 30 Jan 1997, Mark Arend wrote:
> >anyone has suggestions for a memorable Spring Camporee.
>
> When I was a Scout we had a "Survival Camporee". Everyone attend with
> minimal equipment (plastic tarp, knife, etc.) and had to construct their own
> shelter & find their own food. I'm sure that there was training in Troop
> meetings and perhaps at the Camporee but I don't remember it. I do
> remember, however, that we all had a great time.
>
> Here's an idea that I've been toying with but haven't done yet: a Camporee
> with an reinactment theme. For those who don't know, "reinactors" have a
> strong interest in a period in history and try to re-create that period by
> getting together for a weekend and living like the people did then.
> Favorite periods are the Civil War, Revolutionary War & the Mountain Men/fur
> trappers of the early 19th century. The Camporee would involve getting some
> reinactors together to "do their thing" for the Scouts at a camp. I think
> this would go over well with the Scouts because because when we have had
> individuals at various Council activities those areas have been popular.
>
> Mark W. Arend
> Beaver Dam Community Library
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> --Groucho Marx
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> Scoutmaster, Troop 736
>
> mailto:arend@peoples.net
>
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Mark P. Orlovsky morlovsk@execpc.com
Scoutmaster Troop 117, Wauwatosa, WI
1st ASM Troop 1223, Milwaukee County Council Jambo '97
Brotherhood Mikano Lodge #231
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