Joe Thorne Memorial Camporee

Are you ready for the challenge?

May 23-25, 2025
Manitou Scout Camp, Campbellville, Ontario

This patrol-based competition camp provides an excellent opportunity for Scout patrols to demonstrate their ability to work as a team while participating in challenging activities.

By achieving certain standards, every patrol can win a Bronze, Silver or Gold tent peg award, and the top patrol wins the Joe Thorne trophy as well.

The camp will be divided into a number of camp “Troops” consisting of several patrols. Patrols will be assigned to their camp troop upon arrival at camp. Each troop will have a resident “Scoutmaster”.

A visiting guest Venture Scout, Rover Scout, or Scouter will judge the Saturday night meal preparation, presentation, service and clean-up.

The Challenges:
Again, this year, we’ll be focusing on learning and practicing basic Scoutcraft skills with some fun and interesting projects thrown in as well!

Points Scoring:
Patrols receive points for arrival, each challenge, campsite orderliness/improvements and for “Saturday Invite-a-Guest to Dinner” event.

Location:
This year's event will be located at Camp Manitou in Campbellville, Ontario.

Price:
Participating Scouts: $20person
Volunteers: $40/person (weekend)
Volunteers: $20/person (Saturday, no camping)

Note: Scouts must be aged 11-14 years of age as of the first day of camp.

Registration Instructions:
Complete the online registration form, below to register competing patrols, the volunteers running challenge events and the event itself, as well as camp staff registration.

Payment may be made:

- Online, by credit card, using 3rd Toronto Scout Group’s Square account. Use the link below.
- By cash delivered in person to the registrar by prior arrangement.

Scouts Canada Forms

Every Scout Group must bring their own completed Outdoor Adventure Form. Camp Wardens will be reviewing.

Documents for Download:
- Info Pack, 2024
- Score sheets
- Saturday Night Menu Options
- Schedule