Council Camporee 2011
Celebrate Our Council’s Centennial at the
2011 Indian Nations Council Camporee
“The Legacy Continues”
April 29-May 1 2011
Babbitt Cub World at Zink Ranch
Click here to download a printable registration form.
2011 marks the 100th year of existence of the Indian Nations Council. The legacy of the Indian Nations Council and all that it represents to Scouts and Scouters within our great council, the Southern Region and all of the Boy Scouts of America, continues with each passing year.
Each of us, no matter our level of involvement in Scouting, shares in this rich and enduring legacy. One hundred years of Scouting in Eastern Oklahoma is amazing in itself. What is more remarkable is the quality of the Scouting program throughout the first one hundred years and the legacy that has evolved. Scouts and Scouters, with the support of family and community, helped to shape and ultimately create a legacy that thrives today across our Council. This legacy has touched and shaped thousands of lives, in turn enriching the communities of Eastern Oklahoma in which we reside.
It’s time to celebrate the first one hundred years and throw a party for ourselves. This is our invitation to you to join in the fun.
On April 29 to May 1, 2011, Babbitt Cub World, situated in the Osage Hills of Zink Ranch, will be the setting where hundreds of Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers will gather for the 1911-2011 Council Camporee and celebrate the theme, “The Legacy Continues.”
This year, we’ve created various program zones that are a mix of hands-on activities, some competition and expo displays. For example, in the “Skills and Thrills” zone, there will be pioneering, a “primitive” camp, fly tying, geo-caching and “Surviving Without Bear Grylls,” to name a handful (More details will be coming soon on this last activity.). We’ll also have many of the more traditional activities within these zones, such as outrigger canoes, shotgun, climbing and rappelling. But, we’re adding some competition to test the Scouts. There will be a competition for the best shot using a shotgun, and in the aquatics area, there will be 3-man canoe races. There will be other challenging opportunities. Did I mention we’re trying to set up a 5-K run, coupled with a fun run/walk for early Saturday morning?
On Saturday, from 9AM to 3:30PM, Cub Scouts and Webelos (who have not transitioned to Boy Scouts), are invited to attend for the day only. There will be a Cub Adventures program area with themed zones such as Shooting Sports, Blast-off, Off-to-the Races and Around the World. Each of these program zones will provide hours of fun-filled activities related to the zone theme. Cub Scouts and Webelos can also attend the Scouts program zones to see what Scouting has to offer at the next level. But, they will not be able to participate in activities that are not age appropriate, such as shotgun shooting. By 4:00PM, all Cub Scouts and Webelos will have to leave the Camporee and head home.
The celebration for Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers continues Saturday night with an outstanding arena show followed by a closing fireworks display that rock everyone present.
These webpages will provide more information about how you can be a part of “The Legacy Continues.” Additional information, including a Centennial Camporee Guide, will be posted on-line very soon. I hope you’ll join us for the fun and to kick-off the next one hundred years of the Indian Nations Council.
Yours in Scouting,
Mike Holdgrafer
Council Activities Chairman
