Spring Camporee 2025

Spring Camporee 2024: May 2–4 at Pine View Campground, Sparta

Cost of Attendance: $20/person

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of adventure, learning, and camaraderie at the 2025 Spring Camporee! This year’s event will be held at the scenic Pine View Campground in Fort McCoy, and our exciting theme is Search and Rescue.

What to Expect

  • Participate in hands-on activities and challenges centered around search and rescue techniques.
  • Bond with fellow Scouts and leaders in a fun, supportive environment.
  • Enjoy the beauty of Pine View Campground while honing your Scouting skills.

Special Opportunity for Parents of Arrow of Light Scouts

Are you a parent of a 5th Grade Scout wondering what the transition to Scouts BSA will be like? Join us on Saturday for a Parent's Crossover Forum! This session, hosted by experienced parents who have been through the process, will provide valuable insights and tips to make the transition smoother for you and your Scout.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun!

Register now to secure your spot at the Spring Camporee 2025. We can’t wait to see you there!

 

 

Event Schedule:

Friday, May 2, 2025

  • 6:30-8:30pm: Arrival and Check-In, Camp Set-up
  • 9:00-9:20pm: Camporee Staff Meeting - Pavillion
  • 9:30-10:00pm: Leader Meeting (SM, ASM, and SPL required) – Pavillion **Bring Leader’s Guide
  • 10:00pm: Taps and Quiet time

Saturday, May 3, 2025

  • 5:55am: First Call
  • 6:00am: Reveille
  • 6:30-8:30am: Breakfast and cleanup. Arrival and Check-In available.
  • 8:30-9:00am: Colors, Opening Ceremony, and Announcements
  • 9:00am-12:00pm: Search and Rescue Merit Badge
  • 12:00-1:30pm: Lunch and Break
  • 1:30-4:00pm: Patrol Activities
  • 4:00-7:00pm: Supper and Dutch Oven Cobbler preparation
  • 5:00pm: Retreat to the Colors
  • 7:00pm: All entries for the cooking competition shall be turned in
  • 7:15-7:30: Cobbler Fest
  • 7:30-7:45pm: Closing Flag Ceremony
  • 7:45-9:30pm: Awards, Campfire, Crossover, and Order of the Arrow Induction Callout
  • 10:00pm: Taps and Quiet Time

Sunday, May 4, 2025

  • 6:00am: Reveille
  • 6:30-8:30am: Breakfast and Cleanup
  • 8:30-9:00: Scout’s Own Service
  • 9:00-11:30am: Clean up, Pack up, Check-out and departure

 

Visit the Pine View Campground webpage for maps and more information about the camping area:
https://mccoy.armymwr.com/programs/pine-view-campground

 

 

Refund Policy

All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Scout Service Center.

Any refund granted may have a portion kept back to cover administration costs already incurred for the attendee.

All refund requests will be considered on a case by case basis.