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June 9-13, 2008 Cub Scout Twilight Camp – About 90 Cub Scouts took part in a week long dinosaur themed camp. Each of the 11 dens competed in a tug of war, completed wood working projects, and enjoyed activities such as B.B. gun shooting, archery, games, and a water gun free-for-all. Each den completed many rank specific requirements and electives giving them a head start towards their next badge. Camp concluded with over 200 present for Friday night’s fireside skits at the amphitheater. View Photo Album	April 25-27, 2008 80^th Anniversary Spring Camporee – Over 20 troops and 350+ Scouts & Leaders participated in the 80^th Anniversary of Camp Westmoreland. The Westmoreland and Arrowhead Districts held a joint “80^th Anniversary Camporee” to celebrate the birthday of the oldest continuous camp in Alabama. Click Here for the full story View Photos
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June 11-15, 2007 Cub Scout Twilight Camp – Over 70 Cub Scouts took part in shooting sports, team sports, woodworking, hiking, and various den activities. By the end of the week scouts completed at least five of their rank specific requirements. A visit by Air-Evac highlighted the week which concluded with every den showcasing their talent in skits and songs. View Photo Album	Saturday, May 6, 2006 Spring Camporee – Scouts from all over the district, as well as a troop from Helena, Alabama participated in all kinds of fun competitions. A lot of patrol teamwork was observed in competitions such as knot tying, stretcher racing, flag pole building, string burning, and a lot of other fun activities. The camp was a big success. View Photo Album

February 3-5, 2006

Leave No Trace training –

43 Students from almost every district in the Council attended Leave No Trace training at Camp Westmoreland. The Girl Scouts and Old Miss University were also represented, as well as a Venturing Crew from Helena, Alabama. The class was a big success, the rain and cold didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s spirit. Everyone graduated and are now National Leave No Trace trainers and will be working hard to educate Scouts and others on this very important program.

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Camp Westmoreland 80^th Anniversary Camporee

Westmoreland – Arrowhead Districts

April 25-27, 2008

On April 25-27, 2008 over 20 troops and 350+ Scouts & Leaders participated in the 80^th Anniversary of Camp Westmoreland. The Westmoreland and Arrowhead Districts held a joint “80^th Anniversary Camporee” to celebrate the birthday of the oldest continuous camp in Alabama.

Scouts were challenged in a Scout Skills time rotation event that included over 17 stations scattered all across the Camp. Scouts answered Scout historical questions and performed Scout skills including items such as: Knot Tying; Flag Raising; Pioneering; Orienteering; Map Reading; Amateur Radio and Shelter Making. They also answered questions related to the history of the Camp and some of its landmarks – including the Historic War of 1812 Cemetery on the north side of Camp.

Saturday also saw the “Westmoreland Reunion” of former Scouts and Staffers from as far back as 1940. They attended the event to see what Scouts were doing “on the creek” nowadays, to share stories, enjoy lunch together, discuss memorabilia and to help dedicate the Historical Markers outside the Dining Hall and OA Lodge. Over 20 former Staffers attended from several states. Each had a great time and cannot wait for their next trip to CW. The Historical Marker Dedication outside the Dining Hall was complete with the attendance of Camp Benefactor Mr. J.E.F. Westmoreland’s Grandson David and Camp Founder Mr. Barney Norris’s daughters Dorothy and Mary. It was nice to see the founding families attend the event. The dedication of the Kaskanampo OA Lodge Marker was entertaining with the recitation of the Legend of the Lenni Lenape by 1955 Lodge and Area V-B Chief Billy Bowen of Huntsville. He did not miss a word and had not recited the Legend in over 30 years.

Saturday evening saw the Campfire, which was a throwback to those of Summer Camp from the 1950’s. The Rock Amphitheater was full as we ‘Tapped Out” over 25 Scouts for the Order of the Arrow. The event was unique in that it included the Indians canoeing across the light at twilight to start the Campfire. Many skits were presented and stories shared.

Sunday morning saw the Scouts Own Service in the Dining Hall and the presentation of the Awards and Patches for the event. Troop 284 of Florence was presented the Award for “Best Troop” at the 80^th Anniversary Camporee. In addition we had Cracker Barrels, Patch Trading and a Trading Post for all the Scouts and Leaders. It was a huge success.

This concluded an especially gratifying event that would not have been possible without the Senior Staff of Mr. Mike Ponder; LTC Wayne Bergeron; Mr. Richard Jones; Mr. Thomas McInnis; Mr. Kyle McInnis; Mr. Dennis Quintavalle and Mr. Hal Swartz. In addition a number of Troop Leaders manned and operated stations all over Camp as well as preparing and serving lunch for our Reunion Guests.

The event was a grand success and we look forward to the Spring of 2009 for our next Westmoreland Camporee.