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Michigan International Camporee 2008
July 27 - August 3, 2008

 
What is the Michigan International Camporee?

The Michigan International Camporee, hosted by the Chief Okemos Council, Boy Scouts of America, is the largest Council-run multinational Scouting event in North America.  Once every four years, contingents of Scouts, both all boys and mixed boys and girls, from over 20 countries, gather for 8 days of international friendship and fellowship at the Chief Okemos Council’s Northwoods Scout Reservation.


When is the next Michigan International Camporee? 

The next Michigan International Camporee is scheduled for the week of July 27 to August 3, 2008, with home stays for international contingents with mid-Michigan families the week before.

Will Belize be Represented?
Belize will be represented by a mixed Patrol of 4 boys and 4 girls and will be accompanied by two adult Leaders, one male, one female.  The male Leader or delegation leader has been appointed; he is Nephtali Palma, Director of Program who has over 15 years of Scouting experience and has attended numerous international encampments.  Applications are open for the female Leader.  The only requirements are having completed Basic Training and have more than one year active as a female Scout Leader.  All participants must be current registered members of their Scout Units and must be at least 12 years old or at least 11½ years old.  All youth participants must be under 18 years of age as of August 1, 2008.  Please note that it is the responsibility of the participants to ensure that their Belize passports and United States visas are up-to-date.

Camporee Registration Fee:
Please note that there is no registration fee to attend this event as this is covered by the scholarship assigned to Belize but each participant will be responsible for his/her travel expenses and incidentals during the entire trip.

We are at this time inviting on a first-come-first-serve basis only ONE member per Unit to apply for admission to this event; applicant must have at least one camping experience.  Deadline for this first call for admission is December 14, 2007.  A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $200.00 must accompany each application.  If after this date vacancies are available, more than one person from the same Unit will be able to apply. 

Travel Plans:
There is no definite travel plan as yet but we are currently looking at two options: 1) travel by road to maximize the adventure and get to visit and know more places during the travel period; this method should also prove more economical; 2) fly direct to Michigan through Cancun or fly from Belize to Houston with a connecting flight to Michigan.  Whatever method of travel is used will be decided by the end of January 2008. 

Home Hospitality Program:
Once in Michigan from July 20 - 27, a Michigan Troop or Crew will home host the Belize contingent of 10 members.  During this program a number of visits to places of interest will be scheduled and each participant will be expected to cover the cost of entry to these places, including recreational parks.

Once the home hospitality program concludes, the Belize Contingent will head to the Michigan International Camporee 2008 where the camping adventure will begin.

If you want to be a part of MIC 2008, sign up now!!!

You can visit the MIC website at: www.micamporee.org

Previous Michigan International Camporees were held in 1997, 2000 and 2004.  There were contingents from:

 

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New Information for Adult Scout Leaders

MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL CAMPOREE 2008

July 27 - August 3, 2008

Further to our first circular on the Michigan International Camporee 2008, (MIC 2008) we are pleased to further invite additional adults (Scout Leaders) who would like to travel with the contingent to apply to be members of the Michigan International Camporee Staff (IST).

Additional adults will travel under the same criteria as the official delegation as follows:

Should have completed Basic Training and have more than one year active as a female or male Scout Leader.  Must have served as a camp staff member at a National Scout Camp or equivalent, be currently registered and be over 18 years of age by July 2008. 

In addition each extra adult Leader will be required to pay a fee of US $100.00 to Boy Scouts of America, an administrative fee of BZ $50.00 to The Scout Association of Belize, their own transportation to and from Michigan and for some admission costs during the home week stay and any other unforeseen expenses associated with their travel to the event.

Staff assignments will be made beginning in November 2007.  Applications received by November 1, 2007, will be considered for all positions.  Applications received after that date will be considered for positions that are still available. 

Time is ticking so if you would like to be a part of this event you are encouraged to sign up as early as possible.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the participants to ensure that their Belize passports and United States visas are up-to-date.
You can visit the MIC web site at: www.micamporee.org for information on this event.

 Attached is detailed information on the program.  If you or anyone who meet the qualifications would like to apply, please contact the National Scout Office.  This will give us enough time to prepare for the candidates application.

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