09/28/2026
Ahoy to the brave troops of the Arrohattoc and Crater Districts!
Join us for a weekend of outdoor activities at the Pirates of the Appomattox Camporee on October 16-18 at Camp T. Brady Saunders. The information for this event and its activities is provided in the attached Leaders Guide.
Cast yer eyes upon the horizon, for this voyage be unlike any we’ve sailed before. This year, we have charted the course, rigged the sails, and planned every skirmish ye’ll face this weekend. We be sailin' into a weekend of high adventure, testin' yer mettle with the finest skills, buildin' bonds stronger than a kraken’s grip, and unitin' every troop through the true spirit of the Patrol Method. It be our deepest hope that by lettin' our young buccaneers take the helm, we’ll keep our seasoned salts and older scouts engaged in the fleet for many years to come! So, enjoy the salt air, sharpen yer wits for the trials ahead, and let the Scouting Spirit fly high from yer mast!
Each location will bring new challenges; the skills needed will be many and varied, but will probably include knot tying, orienteering, teamwork, cooking, balance, and other Scout skills and knowledge.
Registration closes at 11:59 PM on October 12. The cost for this event is $15 per person, but HOVC members pay $0 due to the HOVC Season Pass benefits. We require pre-registration; walk-in unit registrations will NOT be accepted.
Arrow of Light Scouts (5th graders) are the ONLY Cub Scouts allowed to attend this event. They may attend one of two ways:
AOL Den - Arrow of Light dens should register as such. Each den will register individually with appropriate trained pack leadership.
AOL (single) – If an AOL Scout wishes to attend individually, they must register with at least one parent/guardian.
Meals for AOLs and their adults will be provided except for Saturday sack lunch.
Female AOLs require female adult leaders.
Arrow of Light Scouts may attend Camporee as a day visitor or for overnight camping. Please note for which you are registering. Arrow of Light Scouts will compete as an AOL patrol and should not be mixed in with Scouts BSA patrols. If your Arrow of Light den/patrol is not the minimum 4 Scouts please let us know and we will buddy that patrol with another smaller patrol. Arrow of Light parents should plan to attend with their Scouts if signing up individually, and packs should provide appropriate leadership for dens.
We are still looking for a few volunteers to help us with a couple of our stations. If you are interested in helping out on Saturday, contact our event chair, Smitty, at [email protected].
