Centennial Camporee

Welcome to the Westchester-Putnam Council Centennial Camporee blogsite! Follow this blog throughout the year as we develop an exciting council-wide program that will certainly be an experience to remember.

The Council-Wide Centennial Camporee will be held at Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, New York, April 30 through May 2, 2010.

How You Can Help

"Don't make any plans for April 30, 2010!"

Right now, we can use everyone's help to spread the word about the Council-Wide Centennial Camporee. Talk with other Scouters and let them know that something great is in the works! "Don't make any plans for April 30, 2010!" As we flesh out more of the program details, we'll be sure to post them here and let you know how you can help make this event a success! If you have specific questions, get in touch with your District Committee Representatives.

Look in your closets! Do you have any old Scout uniforms? Do you have any old patches or plaques from past events? Have any artifacts from the councils and districts "pre-unification?" Have any old camping equipment packed away in the garage? We'd like to borrow them for display or use during the weekend. Please contact us.

Classic car enthusiasts! We're looking for a Ford Model T or A, a 1940's "Woody" station wagon, and a 1970s Ford Bronco or Jeep Wagoneer to borrow for a day to go along with our historic Scout encampments. Do you know someone with access to these vehicles? We would love to have them participate in our festivities. We're even looking for a DeLorean (you know, the "Back to the Future" car). Please contact us.

Camporee Theme

Come join Boy Scouts from across the Westchester-Putnam
Council for a spectacular weekend celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in America. Our program includes
rock wall climbing, archery, canoeing, and field games.
You will also learn about the history of Scouting within our Council and across America. You will not want to miss this once in a lifetime event!

Patrols will camp jamboree-style in encampments with their Troop. Use of cooking stoves and maximum tent occupancy are recommended. Parking will be within a few hundred yards of the campsites (no trailers or vehicles will be allowed in campsites). For time management purposes, simple patrol meals
should be encouraged.

The Program Trail will consist of four Action Centers that the patrols rotate through every 90 minutes with 15 minutes allocated for travel time. As participants will be out of their campsites from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, a bagged lunch will be provided at the Activity Centers at the appropriate time. Patrols will be required to bring trail snacks and water for the day.

Scouting Past

• Historic Scout Camp
• Archery Tournament
• Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Making
• Tomahawk Throwing
• Obsolete Merit Badge Midway
• Cargo Net Climbing Challenge
• Council History Midway

Scouting Future

• Segway™ Obstacle Course
• Electric Scooter Run
• Smart Car™ Demo
• Entergy™ Power Plant Demo
• "Ham Radio" Demo using the latest in digital technology
• Geocaching Activity
• Photo op with a DeLorean

Aquatics Area

• Flyfishing/Casting Activity
• Canoe/Kayak Races
• Rowboats
• Nautical Knot Activity

Field Sports

• 30' Rock Climbing Wall
• Super Obstacle Course
• Dodgeball Tourney
• Trebuchet/Slingshot Challenge

Registration

Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you to all who are attending this great event!

ADDRESS: Blue Mountain Park, 435 Welcher Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566-5813

ENCAMPMENT MAPS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: FROM THE NORTH, take Route 6 West or Route 35 West to Route 9 South. Take Route 9 South to Welcher Avenue exit. Make left onto
Welcher Avenue and follow into park. FROM THE SOUTH, take Sprain Parkway North, follow to Taconic Parkway North. Continue to exit ramp for Route 9A North. Follow 9A to Route 9 at Croton, continue north to Welcher Avenue exit. Make a right onto Welcher Avenue and follow into park.

PARKING/DROP OFF: Follow the directions posted and offered by the security team. Late arrivals and early departures are extremely discouraged. Parking is at a premium, so your cooperation in reducing the number of vehicles on the property is appreciated. No trailers or vehicles will be allowed in campsites.

FIELD REGISTRATION: One adult from each Troop will complete the Field Registration, obtain final information packets and campsite assignment. You will also receive your official Camporee t-shirts, which will become part of your Class B uniform for Saturday.

Contact Us

Have questions related to the Council-Wide Centennial Camporee? Looking to get in touch with your District representatives on the Planning Committee? Have a general question about the format of the event? Contact points are listed below.

Camporee Program Chair
Richard Colety (Algonquin)

Muscoot District Representatives
Howie Gershman
Otto Vondrak

Manitoga District Representatives
Barbara Conciatori
Lauren Conciatori

Mohican District Representatives
Jay Singer
Justin Steinhard

Commitee Meetings

The Centennial Camporee Committee will continue to meet twice a month to discuss a range of topics related to our Spring Event. The following is a list of tentative meeting dates and topics, if you would like to have some input, or if you want to send us feedback, please Contact Us! Registration packets will be available at March Roundtables and on the WPC web site. We will be holding a special meeting for all Scoutmasters to provide the full details in preparation of the event.

• March 3, 2010: Briefing for Professional Staff
• March 14, 2010: Walkthrough at Blue Mountain Park - Sunday at 1:00pm
  
• March 17, 2010: Logistics and Layout Meeting
  
• March 24, 2010: Briefing for Scoutmasters - Location TBA
• March 31, 2010: Confirmation of Outside Vendors and Activities Staff
• April 7, 2010: Final Registration Numbers, Supplies Ordered
• April 14, 2010: TBA
• April 21, 2010: Briefing for Encampment Leaders
• April 28, 2010: Last Minute Preparations
• April 29, 2010: Justin Steinhard's Birthday
• April 30, 2010... SEE YOU AT BLUE MOUNTAIN!