2024 Spook-O-ree
Spook-O-ree is an annual Halloween themed camping event put on by our Council. It goes from Friday evening to Sunday morning with all the activities being held on Saturday.
CAMPING IS NOT REQUIRED but is highly encouraged. Kids love camping and it gets them out doors and out of their comfort zone a little. If you end up not camping, you will need to drive up the morning of so your Scout can participate in all the activities.
This is a FAMILY event, so anyone is welcome to come along, siblings, grand parents etc. All of whom must be registered and have all the necessary paperwork. (more info below)
Scouts will get a chance to do BB guns (1st grade and up), Archery, and Sling shots, as well as various crafts, an age appropriate Halloween movie, haunted house and other activities.
They also offer a unique event t-shirt for an additional fee, this year its $15 for sizes Youth Small through Adult Extra Large, and $17 for Adult 2XL through 4XL. Deadline to purchase is October 2nd.
The registration fee for the event is set by Council, this year it is $25 for each person (adults included). This goes towards the cost of supplies for crafts and events, as well as upkeep of the camp and various other things. Kids 4 and under are free!
The pack adds on an additional $8 for food which will supply all participants with breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday. More details on food below.
When
Spook-O-ree this year is from Friday October 18th to Sunday October 20th.
Where
Camp Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation
1150 Fred R. Prater Parkway
Lincolnton, GA 30817
Paperwork
Unfortunately paperwork makes the world go round. This event requires a filled out Medical Form Parts A-B for everyone person who is attending, regardless of age. This needs to be turned into Ryan Meredith prior to the event so that he can turn it in when he checks in our unit. Don’t worry about vaccine dates if you don’t have them handy a yes/no is enough. These forms are for medical emergencies only. No one will look at them unless there is a medical emergency.
These medical forms are good for one year, so if you have already provided the Pack with one for another event, check with Ryan Meredith to see if you need to turn in another one.
Arrival
If you are camping on Friday night, you may arrive anytime after 4:00pm. There will be volunteer staff until about 9:00pm on the main road to direct you to the parking area, and give out maps, direct you to our Pack camping area and to transport gear from the parking area to our campsite. More on gear below.
If you are not camping and will be arriving Saturday morning, there will be staff to check you in and give directions. We usually have breakfast between 7:00-7:30am as the activities start about 8:30am.
Food and Snacks
The event goes from Friday evening until Sunday morning. Since everyone’s schedule is different and there is no set arrival time on Friday (anytime after 4:00pm) there isn’t a simple way to provide dinner for everyone. This means that you must either eat dinner on your way up, or before you leave.
The Pack will provide and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for Saturday. Many of the Scouts will have various versions of cooking requirements for their advancements. The Pack will have the Scouts help cook and clean up after meals. Cooking equipment will not be available for personal use.
Sunday there is an optional “Scouts Own” (non-denominational church service) and we pack up and leave. Since there isn’t much free time on Sunday morning we will ask some families to bring some muffins or donuts to share on Sunday morning.
Each activity station, as well as our campsite will have a large water jug, so please bring a re-fillable water bottle to stay hydrated and reduce waste.
We do not supply or use paper plates or plastic utensils. Please bring a mess kit. This can be as simple as some plastic kids plates and your regular silverware from home and a mesh bag for them to dry in.
SNACKS please bring snacks for yourself and your kids, the Pack only provides meals for Saturday.
Clothes/Gear/Equipment
Closed toed shoes are required for all scouting events, however since there are showers available you may want to bring shower sandals if you are planning on using the shower while camping.
Please check the weather before you pack and be sure to pack appropriate clothes for the weather. There is also a flag ceremony on Saturday morning and Scouts are encouraged to dress up in uniform for it. Please bring your Scouts Class A uniform if you have one.
There will be a lot of walking on Saturday so bring some good walking shoes.
We have a printable list of equipment to bring. When you arrive and park they will tell you which camping spot and area we are in. There will be pallets marked with the areas, place your gear/equipment on the pallet for our area and volunteer staff will load it onto carts and transport it our area. Once it is transported you will move it from the pallet in our area to our campsite. Please make sure your gear/equipment is marked with your name or easily identifiable.
Tent – If you haven’t already purchased and used a tent before and your going out to buy one, I recommend you get one that fits a couple more people then are in your family. When it says its for 4 people, it means its for 4 people sleeping right next to each other and no room for much gear. Many of the leaders have been camping most of their lives, and can help setup any tent. Make sure to ask for help if you need it.
You will want something between the ground and your sleeping bag to stay warm. They sell foam pads at Walmart and Academy, or I personally bring a cheap air mattress to sleep on. There are electrical outlets next to the restrooms, however sometimes we are 100 feet away. I personally have a battery powered air mattress pump to inflate mine.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your den leader or Ryan Meredith.