Orange District Spring Camporee
Camp Cherokee
Boy Scout Troop 9
25-27 April 2003

The Camporee is a two night encampment of Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs from all over Orange county with organized activities during the day Saturday  and a campfire including the Order of the Arrow call out Saturday night.

The theme for the camporee is Teamwork and Leadership. The Saturday activities are a set of team building activities performed as patrols with the oldest scouts serving as facilitators for the various activities.

All are invited to the Saturday night campfire.

Schedule

Equipment

Bring normal car camping equipment. Since this is a public troop activity, we prefer that the troop tents be used.

Uniforms

Class A uniforms are required for flag ceremonies and campfire. Scout T-shirts are preferred wear during activities.

Food and Water

Either eat before leaving Friday night or bring five dollars for a spaghetti supper put on as a fundraiser by the Order of the Arrow Friday night. The patrols will organize four meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday.  Water is available near the camp site. Showers will be available.

Messages and Emergency Contact

The times that the troop starts for home and expects to arrive may be attained by calling 967-8963. The Scoutmaster's cell phone is 919-593-0290. Cell phone coverage is spotty. Leave a message.

Driving Directions

Take NC-86 north through Hillsborough to Yanceyville. Take US-158 West to Scout Camp Road, which has the camp signs. Turn onto Scout Camp Road and the camp is a mile or so down the road. The camporee site is on the road before you get to the main camp entrance. Parking is available in the large parking lot inside the main camp entrance.  We will drop off all equipment at the camporee site and move the cars to the main parking lot. The main parking lot is to the right from the main entrance. The campfire arena is to the left across from the Dining Hall in camp.