District Camporee Archives - Hightower Trail District

2026 Golden Axe Winner – Troop 550

Todd Martin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:32:18 +0000

Troop 550 proudly earned the prestigious Golden Axe Award at this year’s Hightower Trail District Camporee, standing out among competing troops in a challenging test of skill, teamwork, and leadership. The Camporee’s signature competition required scouts to work together to complete a demanding task, putting their outdoor knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and coordination to the test. Demonstrating exceptional preparation and determination, Troop 550 rose above the competition, executing the challenge with precision and unity. Their victory not only secured them the coveted Golden Axe but also highlighted their commitment to the values of scouting and excellence in teamwork.

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District Camporee – Save the Date

Todd Martin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:20:56 +0000

Hightower Trail District Camporee

March 20-22, 2026

Bert Adams Scout Reservation

The Hightower Trail District Camporee is back! We will have a great weekend full of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition!
All Troops should plan on attending!

The District Camporee is a great camping opportunity for new Scouts who have just crossed over. There will be challenges that help all Scouts work on their Scout Skills in order to accomplish the mission. It is also a great opportunity for Scouts to meet and hang out with other Scouts in our District.

The tentative schedule is:

Friday, March 20, 2026

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Check-in
9:00 PM – Leaders’ Meeting
10:00 PM – Lights Out

Saturday, March 21, 2026

7:00 AM – Reville and Breakfast in campsite
8:30 AM – Assembly and kick-off
9:00 AM to Noon – Camp wide Challenges by Patrol
Noon – Lunch in campsite
1:00 PM to 4:00 – Camp wide Challenges by Patrol
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Golden Ax competition
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Break and Dinner in campsite
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM – Campfire and OA Call out
10:00 PM – Lights Out

Sunday, March 22, 2026

7:00 AM – Reville and breakfast in campsite
9:00 AM – Scouts Own Service, Awards, and Closing Ceremony
10:00 AM – Check-out and departure

Each Troop will be responsible for providing a challenge for Scout Patrols to rotate through. Adult Leaders should run the challenge so Scouts can rotate through all the challenges. Patrols will earn points for participating in challenges, placing in challenges, and doing other activities such as doing a skit at the campfire.

If you have questions or want to help plan the Camporee, please contact Barry Deutsch (BarryJDeutsch@gmail.com or 678-427-2977).

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2026 – District Camporee

Todd Martin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The Hightower Trail District Camporee is back! We will have a great weekend full of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition! All Troops should plan on attending!

The District Camporee is a great camping opportunity for new Scouts who have just crossed over. There will be challenges that help all Scouts work on their Scout Skills in order to
accomplish the mission. It is also a great opportunity for Scouts to meet and hang out with other Scouts in our District.

The tentative schedule is:

Friday, March 20, 2026 –

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Check-in
9:00 PM – Leaders’ Meeting
10:00 PM – Lights Out

Saturday, March 21, 2026 –

Sunday, March 22, 2026 –

7:00 AM – Reville and breakfast in campsite
9:00 AM – Scouts Own Service, Awards, and Closing Ceremony
10:00 AM – Check-out and departure

Each Troop will be responsible for providing a challenge for Scout Patrols to rotate through. Adult Leaders should run the challenge so Scouts can rotate through all the challenges. Patrols
will earn points for participating in challenges, placing in challenges, and doing other activities such as doing a skit at the campfire.

If you have questions or want to help plan the Camporee, please contact Barry Deutsch
(BarryJDeutsch@gmail.com or 678-427-2977)

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