The Scout Association of Belize

We saw participants from four districts namely Belize, Corozal, Orange Walk and Toledo for a total of 125 participants which included Scouts, Ventures, Leaders, Medical Team and other volunteers.

          Setting up camp on day-one

Upon arrival at camp participants were notified of the different Sub camps which were Balderamos and Castillo.  The Scouts and Leaders got right into their campsite set-up and tent pitching.  The Subcamp Chief was Mr. Martin Palma for Balderamos Subcamp and Ms. Vicky Burgos for Castillo Subcamp.

                Campers assemble for opening ceremony 

DAY ONE: The only activity that was schedule was the Opening Ceremony which was set for 6pm.  Scouts were asked to dress in their Class A Uniform where there was a march in by Districts.  

           Patrick Thompson - Camp Director

The Chief Scout gave the key note address at which time he congratulated everyone for coming out to this year’s camp.  He also thanked the Leaders for taking time out from work to bring out the Scouts and finally the camp staff for all the preparatory work that they did in connection with the camp and for their commitment in ensuring that the camp will be a success.

    Chief Scout - Dr. Erasmo Franklin

The Camp Director, Patrick Thompson at this point introduced the Camp Staff, Medical Team, Venture Scout volunteers, Leaders, and others that were present.  He then declared the 28^th National Scout Camp Open.

                Meet the staff

DAY TWO: The day started at 6am with a flag raising ceremony followed by physical training after which its shower time then breakfast and then straight into activities for the morning which will go up to lunch time.   At 1:30p.m the afternoon activities began going up to 4:30 followed by a free time.  It is at this time that Leaders take their Units to swim or do what ever they want to do, this goes up to 5:30. During 5:30 - 6:00 its shower time followed by supper.

            Serving lunch on day-one

            Enjoying lunch

       Can we have more food, please

The night activities began at 7pm and ran until 9pm.  At this time the camp staff met to evaluate the day’s activities and discuss and plan for the following day of events.

         Reviewing the days program

            Vollyball competion

                        Football competition

LIGHTS OUT was at 10:00 PM.  

          Survival hikers returning to camp

Flag Raising Ceremonies were under the supervision of Myles Giban a Venture Scout of 9^th Belize St Ignatius and the physical training was done by Osmond Romero also of 9^th Belize St Ignatius. The survival trek expedition was plan and executed under the leadership of Subcamp Chief Mr. Martin Palma assisted by Mr. Robert Escobar, Mr. Lopez, Mr. Gian Novelo and Mr. Mark Sosa.

   Participating in Challenge Valley

      Its fun when you fall

       Group of jolly campers from Corozal

The Holy Redeemer Scout Unit posing for a picture

          A brotherhood of Scouts

The remainder of the week saw many educational and challenging activities as outlined in the below program.  

ACTIVITIES WERE ORGANIZED BY LEADERS, VENTURE SCOUTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS.  AT THE CLOSING CEREMONIES SCOUTS, LEADERS AND VENTURES HAD THE HONOUR OF MEETING MR. JOHN CARILLO THE ORANGE WALK DISTRICT COMMISSIONER WHO DESIGNRD THE 28^TH NATIONAL SCOUT CAMP PATCH.

This 28^TH National Scout Camp would not have been possible if it was not for the kind and generous sponsorship from the following individuals and businesses:

La Popular Bakery                 Ricardo Chell & Sons

Belize Sugar Industries Ltd     Roses paper Products Ltd

Northern Fisherman Co-operative Society Ltd

Victor L. Bryant & Co. Ltd        Rosales Enterprise Ltd

Bowen & Bowen Co. Ltd          Belize Mills Ltd

Belize Western Energy            J.S. Espat Ltd

Johnito Majarrez                     Mohammad K. Zaman

Williams Supermarket

Scouts Leaders, Venture Scouts, Medics, Volunteers and last but not least the parents of our boys and girls of The Scout Association of Belize.

We look forward for your continuous contribution to Scouting in the years to come and especially next year which marks the Centenary of Scouting in Belize. Once again a BIG Scoutful thank you.

BRAVO AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!