CANCELED Due to continued inclement weather.
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xxxLast Minute Noticexxx

Due to the arrival of Hurricane Dolly to south Texas, the city of South Padre Island has canceled all visits to the island due to health and safety issues. Due to this disaster we needed to reschedule International Camporee 2008 it will now take place August 29, 30 and 31.
- Hope to see you there -

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Boy Scouts of America - International Camporee 2008

on South Padre Island, Texas, USA

en Espanol

General Information

Conditions: First come first serve basis, maximum participants 500

Due date: For registration no later then July 10, 2008 ~ ~ ~ $60.00
After that and no later then July 24, 2008 ~ ~ ~ $80.00
Make payment with credit card at (956) 423-0250 or mail check to
Rio Grande Council P.O. Box 2424, Harlingen Texas 78551-2424
Payment confirmation please fax it to (956) 412-0423
Cost includes patch, 8 meals, campgrounds and events

From July 31 to August 3 will be at South Padre Island on the property in front of Schlitterbahn water park
(90 Park Rd. Hwy 100),
We will be accepting registration from July 31 at 11:00 AM.
All participant groups at registration will receive a set assorted lettered wrist bands one for each one of the participant,
at flag ceremony all groups will be scrambled by letter as new teams forming the - INTERNATIONAL PATROLS -
All participants will take swim test on the bay
and express classes of - - Safe swim Afloat, Safe swim defense, basic snorkeling, Basic Kayaking,
Basic Cycling Traffic rules, Orienteering, Basic First Aid, regional Wilderness Survival,

The challenge events will be divided in two different Zones

- North Zone - at the County public access to the bay (next to convention center) to the windsurfing flats.

- South Zone - Games and Camp Grounds at the old Jeremiahs property Outside of Schlitterbahn water park (90 Park Rd, Hwy 100)

Requirements: To be a registered Scout and follow Scout Law, Oath and Camp Regulations.

What to Bring:
Personal camping gear, tents, Sleeping gear, Hygiene Gear, drinking cup
Eating gear, personal first aid, day pack, appropriate Comfortable clothing, cap or hat, appropriate swimming gear (boys swim trunk, Girls 1 pc swimming suit)

A Must: Come with right altitude to learn, have fun, compete and live the friendship of a International experience

North Zone Games

South Zone Games



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- for more information contact - Antonio Garza - antoniocgarza@yahoo.com - - (956) 536-6938
- or - Jesus E. Trevino - landservicesjet@aol.com - - (956) 459-1717