The American Legion Department of California
28th ANNUAL SCOUTING CAMPOREE
JULY 31 to AUGUST 2, 2009

Mt. Zion BSA Camp
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REGISTRATION
   Please have the following items in a folder and when you arrive at Camp:
   Scout Release Forms - Tour Permit - Medical Forms - Patrol Registration Forms

CAMPOREE COST:
   $5.00 per Scout, Adult and Others. Main Post (Cabin) has a shower for emergency only.
   Cabin and Trailer will be for Main Staff Personnel only.
   Portable Latrines (Toilets) for the Ladies, Men and Scouts will be furnished,
   and will have a sink for the Ladies and 2 sinks for the Men and Scouts.

SCHEDULE:
   click here to view Camp Schedule or download Camporee Information Package

UNIT LEADER INFORMATION:

• CAMPOREE – Is for American Legion Chartered Boy Scout Troops Only.
• UNIFORMS – Scouts should wear uniforms during travel
                           Patrol Team attire OK during Field Events and Flag Ceremonies.
• CAMP AREAS – All Vehicles must be parked in the Camp Parking area, Cars, and RVs.
                               (Note RV’s must be SELF CONTAINED).
  Adult Leaders with family & guest will camp in a Separate area, in Tents or RV’s in Camp Parking Area.
  Scouts will sleep in a Separate Area in Tents by Patrols. The only time that a Family Member and or Guests are allowed in the Patrol Camp Areas if INVITED to EAT with the Patrol. (Exception Camp Staff on Business) 
  *BE PREPARED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU FOR YOUR TROOP. (other than your normal supplies)
  1. Bottled Water for Drinking. A 3500 gal water tank on site to draw water for Washing Utensils.
  2. A Canopy or Canopies (No Shade) Bring Sun Screen.
  3. Patrol Flag for area designation.
  4. Hats (Cover).
  5. Folding Chairs.
  6. Folding Tables.
   
• CAMP RULES – Enclosed in package for Mt. Zion
• CAMPFIRE – Each Patrol should be prepared to present at least one (1) SKIT & SONG. Honors and special recognition time will be available.
• AWARDS – Trophies to be presented to: First, Second & Third place Patrols. (Also the First place Patrol will receive the Perpetual Trophy), based on Camporee Score Sheet Points. Each Patrol will receive a Participation Ribbon for your Patrol Flag.  (NO SPECIAL PATROLS).
• ADULTS – Saturday POT-LUCK.  Prepare your specialty to serve your crew and a few Staff Members. You do not have to share a secret family recipe.
  We will need VOLUNTEER’S.  The Camporee is Judged by Adult Volunteers and a few Staff Members.  During the CRACKER BARREL time 2000 hrs Friday, at Main Post inform the Camp Director which events you would like to help with- we work in teams of 2-3 per event.
  Invite a Legion Member from your Post (non-scouter) to see what the Scouting Program is all about.
• NOTES -  Mt. Zion at this time has NO SWIMMING.
                    NRA Certification for a Range Master will be needed for the Rifle Range.

    ADVANCE NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE:

• To assist in the Camporee planning, please notify and confirm attendance by phone or mail NLT (Not later than) July 17, 2009 with the following information:
• Sponsoring Post ___________________, Scoutmaster Name _________________________
  Phone # ___________       Address _____________________________________________
  Troop # _________, Number of Patrols _______, Number of Scouts ______,
• Number of Adult Leaders _________, Number of Guests & Others ___________.
• Point of contact:  Marvin Levy, 28th Annual Camporee Chairman
    1 (310) 839-5674 home – 1 (310) 435-2926 cell – lslevy118@aol.com

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