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North Star Spring Camporee &

Merit Badge Academy

June 2-4, 2023​

Franck Road Campsite, Caswell, Maine

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We're excited to announce that the North Star District will be hosting a Merit Badge Academy June 2-4, 2023 at a new location! Please join us on the Franck Road in Caswell, Maine for a weekend of camping and fun! This location offers 3 cabins for classes, a pond for fishing, hiking trails, gaga ball pit, open area for camping and more.

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Click here to download your packet of information

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Scouts interested in the Hiking Merit Badge should also download this booklet with notes from the Counselor. Refer to the prerequisites in the event packet for more details.

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Click here to register your scouts

 

AGENDA

Friday:
5 - 9 pm - Check-in and camp setup
10 pm - Lights out

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Saturday:
8 am - 12 pm - Morning class
12 - 1 pm - Lunch break
1 - 5 pm - Afternoon class
5 - 7 pm - Supper break
7 - 9 pm - Campfire
10 pm - Lights out

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Sunday:
8 am - 12 pm - Morning class
12 - 1 pm - Lunch break and camp cleanup
Troops may request campsite inspection and leave anytime after their classes and 2 pm

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Registration Information

• Registration fee is $20 per scout/leader.

• Payment will be accepted at the event. Visit the check-in cabin upon arrival.

• Each troop will be setting up camp in usual Camporee format and provide their own meals

• Attire - Class A or B during the day, Class A for Campfire in the evening

• There is a water source at camp that was approved as potable last year. They will be testing it again
  before our event to ensure that it’s still potable. I will keep leaders posted but bringing at least some of your own water may be a good idea anyway.

• Scouts must bring a notebook and pen/pencil to classes

• Scouts need to bring a BLUE CARD for each class they plan to attend for the counselor to complete

• Classes are selected during registration

• Scoutmasters (or their designee) should register each scout in the troop that plans to attend

• Some class sizes are limited and are on a first come, first served basis

• Classes may fill up quickly. Avoid disappointment and register early

• Be aware of prerequisites for some merit badge classes (see list). Please help your scouts prepare.

• Troops should remember to follow YPT guidelines and have 2 deep leadership overnight. If female scouts are attending, please be sure to meet female leadership guidelines.