Scouts & Scouters – The Raleigh Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting has completed another successful Catholic Camporee at Camp Bowers in White Oak, NC, where we had shooting events, hands-on outdoor cooking demonstrations, and craft activities, culminating with the celebration of Mass. We can’t wait to have everyone back to enjoy another great weekend of Fun, Faith, and Fellowship in 2025!
Make sure that you put the 2025 Catholic Camporee in your unit’s 2024-2025 activity calendar!
THEME: All Creatures Great and Small
WHO: All youth & leaders in Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Daisies, Venturers, Camp Fire, & all other Youth Organization Members…and you DON’T need to be Catholic to come and participate. We welcome everyone!
WHAT: A retreat-like environment that includes fun activities (climbing & shooting events, sports, games, competitions, arts & crafts, and much more)
WHERE: Camp Bowers, 13165 NC Hwy 53W, White Oaks, North Carolina
WHEN: March 7-9, 2025
WHY: To fulfill our “Duty to God” in being members of His community.
COST: TBD; Saturday lunch, dinner & evening cracker-barrel snacks will be provided!
REGISTRATION: Register online (link coming soon)
2025 Camporee Leader’s Guide (link coming soon)
Cub Scouts and the Camporee FAQ’s (PDF)
Climbing Consent Form (PDF) - Please have parents or guardians complete this form if those in Scouts BSA or Girl Scouts plan to participate in the Climbing Wall. Please bring the completed forms with you to the Camporee.
QUESTIONS OR IF YOU’D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP PLAN: Direct any questions to Deb Wiggins: rochester54@aol.com, Mike.Nemecek@sas.com or Frank.Jackson.Sr@hotmail.com