Spring Camporee

2025 Northern Star Scouting Spring Camporee

Date and Location: May 9-11, 2025 at Phillippo Scout Camp

Registration closes one week before the event- May 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Register Here

Event Overview

2025 Spring Camporee – “Scout Chef Showdown”

The 2025 Spring Camporee, May 9-11, at Phillippo Scout Camp, will feature Scout Cooking skills with several program elements:

• Cooking competition in several categories potentially including:
• Cast Iron Chef (Dutch Oven cooking)
• Backwoods Bistro (Backpack dishes made with lightweight, non-refrigerated ingredients and cooking equipment suitable for backpacking)
• Trailside Tastings (Scout weekend camp cooking specialties)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner items
• Opportunities to satisfy some First Class cooking requirements or Cooking Merit Badge requirements with Cooking Merit Counselors.
• Demonstrations and tastings of various camp cooking techniques and recipes showcased by participating Troops as well as other Scout experts.
• Learn about culinary careers and skills from experts.

There will also be the opportunity for free adult leader training. More information and a registration page for this will be available soon.

There will also be other activities available for Scouts including:

• A limited number of slots, by time, for .22 Rifle ($5) and sling shots (no charge).
• Climbing tower
• GaGa ball
• Inflatable Axe throw
• Service project opportunities, hosted by the Order of the Arrow

If your unit would be able to provide one or more adult volunteers for these roles, please contact: Dave Yarusso: [email protected]. A discount for attending the event will be offered to units who are willing to supply volunteers.

Event Costs

Scouts BSA or AOL Youth $25

Scouts BSA/ or AOL Adult $15

Arrow of Light Scout  Participation

Arrow of Light Scouts are encouraged to attend but must register with an attending Troop. This event is considered a transition and retention activity and AOL Scouts can participate alongside Scouts BSA Troops. 

Attending AOL Scouts will camp in their own designated area and will be expected to follow all appropriate Cub Scout Camping guidelines as detailed in the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Request for Volunteers for Spring Camporee

Our “Scout Chef Showdown” Spring Camporee is coming up May 9-11 at Phillippo Scout Camp and we are looking for volunteers to staff some of the activities at this event.

Specifically, we are looking for help in these areas:

• Anyone working in the food industry (manufacturing, research, restaurant, chef, etc.) who would be willing to share information about their career and its requirements.
• Cooking Merit Badge Counselors to work with Scouts on requirement completion. (We do not intend to offer completion of all requirements at the event.)
• Any individual or group willing to demonstrate a camp cooking technique and provide samples (we can reimburse for materials costs).
• Staffing the slingshot range during the day May 10. We have a qualified individual who can offer the necessary training (BB Rangemaster) prior to that day.
• Checking in Scouts for both rifle and slingshot range.
• Parking and traffic direction on Friday evening as units arrive (beginning about 6 pm).
• Help with line management and belaying at the climbing tower.
• Judging of Scout Chef cooking competition.

We can offer meals for staff members and accommodations for those wishing to stay overnight. The program day will run from 9-4 Saturday.

If you are willing to help in any of these areas, please contact Dave Yarusso, [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions 

Will meals be provided?

Meals will not be provided as a part of the event.  Please plan on developing your own unit menu and providing equipment accordingly.  

Are Health Forms required for participants on-site for less than 72 hours?

Yes, all participants remaining on-site will require a Health Form to be submitted. 

What is the event refund policy?

If a cancelation is made at least 14 days prior to the event start date, a full refund is issued. Refunds are not issued within 14 days, except in cases of emergency. 

If the event is canceled by the organizer and the rescheduled event date cannot be attended by the participant or group, a full refund will be issued.

(updated 3/24/2025)