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Omaha Beach CamporeeOmaha Beach 12-14 April 2019
Commemorating the
75th Anniversary of
the D-Day Landings
Who Can Attend the Camporee
• Any registered youth and leader and scouting family
• Any family who would like to have their son’sEagle Award presented on Omaha Beach (or Arrow of Lights or OA Call Out)
• Board Members and Council Philanthropists interested in experiencing a magical historical experience
• Packs, Troops, Crews, contingents• Anyone who would like to participate can
attend or volunteer to serve on staff with council approval
A once in a lifetime experience for Scouters and their families!
Themes for the Camporee
• Honoring our past and sacrifices made• Share our common values/We are Messengers
of Peace• The D-Day Landing Beaches should be preserved
for future generations• Recognition and celebration of accomplishments
Honoring our Past and Sacrifices Made
• Visits to Museums and hiking the Normandy Historical Trail (unit based activities)• Campfire on Saturday at Omaha Beach to include
• Themed presentation: • What happened where you are standing (Broad look at Omaha Beach Landing)• They were only 18 years old (using clips instead of a large beach view, provider
personal testimonies of soldiers landing on the D-Day Beaches (audio/visual)• Recognition of Veteran’s Present with the Legion of Honor• Visit the 1st Infantry Division Camp site at Registration and Scout Store site
• At Campfire • Closing Ceremony TAPS followed by Sound and Light Show
• Sunday Closing Ceremony at American Cemetery• Wreath Laying ceremony (each unit lays wreath)• Singing America the Beautiful• Each Scout family lays tulip (donation to local Lion’s Club) at tomb in private
ceremony
Share our Common Values/We are Messengers of Peace
Ecumenical service at the Cathedral of Bayeux on Saturday Morning for Messengers of PeaceWe stand side by side at our Opening Show Saturday AfternoonThe common values in our Scout Promise and Law Venture Encampment and joint activities (French/US/UK/German/Polish)Opening Show “You are the Future”Messengers of Peace Dinner before campfire for all present
Recognition and CelebrationThe Campfire (Saturday evening)Arrow of Light and Crossover CeremonyWood Badge PresentationOrder of the Arrow Call OutLeadership ChallengeSilver Award PresentationEagle Scout Court of Honor
Why this is important other than for Scouting• Last major D-Day anniversary celebrated with Veterans• One of two major events in Normandy with the other being on 6 June• Only major event being held on Omaha Beach (6 June on Sword Beach)• Backing of French National, Regional, and Local Leadership and designated
as the official opening ceremony and is only ceremony focused on youth• BSA is the lead proponent of UNESCO World Heritage designation• Takes advantage of 25 years of Scouting events to involve multiple groups,
and agencies in the success.
TAC Support Provided for Units Coming from US
1. Vetting Normandy Travel Companies to work with contingents/units on transportation from Paris to Normandy within Normandy and back to Paris
2. Assistance with Hotel Reservations (however guarantees will need to be made by the unit/contingent)
3. If desired partnering with a TAC unit/community4. Providing Wreath5. Same participation in ceremonies as TAC Scouts6. Will help with purchasing propane (green canisters for stoves)
What we can’t do
Provide large amounts of camping/cook gear for unitsProvide transportation to and from Paris/NormandyMake Individual Hotel reservationsCreate custom itinerariesMake deposits on the behalf of units/councils
Lodging: can camp, campground bungalow, hotel, youth hostel according to personal desires
Costs: Council charges a participation cost (estimate $40 per person, with $20 supplement for camping for two nights).
Registration will be at [email protected] or [email protected]
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