GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SCOUTING CAMPOREES 

A camporee is a gathering of many scout troops. It brings troops and patrols together to do things they could not do individually. Camporees are usually district sponsored, but every four years there is a council-wide camporee sponsored by Green Mountain Council. 
Tradition 
District 6 (Land of Champs) camporees are held in the Fall and Spring. They are not held in the summer, as troops usually reserve summer for long-term camp and high adventure programs. 
Opportunity 
Camporees are opportunities to increase patrol camping experience and to prepare for long-term camping in a safe and fun way. Also Webelos dens can prepare for their transition to Boy Scouting by attending camporees. They get a taste of what scout camping is like and get acquainted with scouts in the troop. Bringing Webelos and scouts together at camporees is important to getting them excited about scouting. 
Patrols & Competition 
Camporees are opportunities for patrol camping. The best troops make full use of the patrol method, and the best camporees do likewise. Most camporees are structured around scouts doing activities in patrol groups. There may be some element of competition to some or all of the events, but all activities and events are designed to encourage the use of scout skills relevant to camping experiences.
From the official BSA camporee guidebook: 
A camporee starts with the recognition that a patrol is the basic (camping) unit. The patrol demonstrates its very best camping techniques and shares its experiences with other patrols. The camporee involves the type of equipment that can be carried in a pack by boys and can be set up entirely by boys. The equipment thus set up enables the boys to be completely self sufficient for a self-reliant experience over a period of 2 or 3 days. 
GENERAL RULES - A spirit of Scouting courtesy and brotherhood must prevail during the entire Camporee if it is to be a success. As always, everyone's conduct is expected to be in accordance with the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Outdoor Code. 
Everyone is asked to practice "Leave No Trace" camping. The camping area must be left in better shape than it was at the start of the Camporee.
Ask permission before entering another Troop's campsite. 
Do not bring any electronic equipment (radios, games, etc.), sheath knives, fireworks, alcoholic beverages, firearms. Do not ditch your tents. 
Two deep leadership must be maintained by all units. 
Safety and fire protection are the responsibility of everyone. If fires are permitted, be very careful with fires, have fire buckets and fire fighting tools available. Even when fires are not permitted, safety measures should be strictly followed when using camp stoves.
Weather is always unpredictable. Be Prepared. Bring tents, rain gear, dining flys, and ground cloths. Camporees are generally not canceled because of weather. 
Bring a bag dinner to eat on Friday night. 
The Buddy System should be maintained at all times. 
WHAT TO BRING:

The Scout Outdoor Essentials, as practiced by the Boy Scouts of America, are a list of ten items or categories of items that should be brought to any outdoor activity, such as camping or hiking. They are often called by their former (though now unofficial) name, the "Ten Essentials". 
As listed in the Eleventh Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook, they are: 
•	A pocket knife (presumably more than just a knife) can come in handy in a wide variety of situations. It is useful for tasks as large as building an emergency shelter or lighting a campfire with poor fuel, or as small as repairing a damaged backpack. 
•	A first aid kit can be a lifesaver. A basic kit for first aid might include adhesive bandages, medical tape, sterile gauze, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, a mouth-barrier device for CPR, and scissors. 
•	Extra clothing to match the weather. Multiple layers are superior to a single massive jacket, because layered clothing is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures. 
•	Rain gear is very important. Being wet from rain may result in hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition. 
•	A flashlight is, of course, important for finding one's way at night. 
•	Trail food is good for maintaining your energy. However, the human body can reportedly survive for weeks without food, so starving to death should be the least of your worries if you become lost in the wilderness. 
•	Water is probably the most important of the Essentials. Dehydration may develop into heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The human body may only survive for a few days without water. Portable water purifiers and water stills may be used to obtain potable water from virtually any source. 
•	Matches may be used to light fires for heat, or for signaling purposes. (Publicly owned forests in the United States often have lookout stations for forest fires and signal fires.) 
•	Sun protection may include sun block, sunglasses, lip balm and a wide-brimmed hat. Used properly, it will prevent sunburn and possibly heat exhaustion. 
•	Map and compass are probably the most important tools one can carry in case of getting lost, but they won't be of any use to someone who does not know how to use them. In knowledgeable hands, they can be used to determine one's location and the best route to reach another location.