Camporee Brochure & Schedule

You can download the 2008 Camporee Brochure here:
2008 Camporee Brochure pdf icon

The schedule of events at the Camporee will be available after the patrol sign-up.

Camporee F.A.Q.

Here are the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about this year's Camporee.  This FAQ will be updated on an ongoing basis as we approach Camporee.  Check here back for updates.

This will be updated by May 1, 2008 with frequently asked questions and answers relating to the 2008 Camporee at Bort Meadows.

Hiking Directions

Scouts will hike into Bort Meadows from the MacDonald Staging Area which is on Redwood Road.  Here is a link to the Chabot Regional Park website which has a color map showing this hiking trail. 
Anthony Chabot Trail Map globe
 

Driving Directions and Vehicle Instructions

Here is map of the MacDonald Staging Area on Redwood Road. 

MacDonald Staging Area (Google Maps) globe

Access to Bort Meadows itself is limited and controlled via a locked gate.

Adult and Staff Meal Sign-ups

Adults are welcome at Camporee but you must sign up and pay for meals in advance.  Signing up can be done by i) signing up with your unit, ii) stopping by the Scout Office or iii) mailing in this form with a check.  Each Troop should fill out this form for any adult leader and scouts on staff that will be eating. PLEASE TURN IN SIGN-UPS AND MONEY TO THE SCOUT OFFICE BY MAY 12.
Sign Up Form - Adults pdf icon

Contact Info:

If you have a question or an issue that is not answered on this website you can contact the Camporee Scoutmaster:

rbeliass@comcast.net

or you can contact the Council office:
Phone: 510-547-4493
Fax: 510-547-4400
Email: info@piedmontbsa.org


Piedmont Camporee 2008


When:   Friday May 16 to Sunday May 18, 2008.

WhereBort Meadow, Anthony Chabot Park globe

What:  A scout weekend of competitive events, plus two nights of camping, a campfire with entertainment and fun.  

Who:  Piedmont Council boyscouts from all five BSA Troops in Piedmont.  A group of Webelos may also attend, camp and observe.  Adults are welcome but must sign up in advance and pay for meals.  

Why:   Fun, camping, learning, being in the outdoors, camaraderie, games and scout spirit.