Spookoree 2024

Spookoree is one of our favorite events of the scouting year! It’s a Halloween themed campout at Rhodes France Scout Reservation for the whole family!

This year the theme is Mad Scientist. There is usually an informational email sent out about a week before Spookoree that includes the itinerary.

Here are the main things to keep in mind:

  • BSA Medical Forms are required for EVERYONE attending. Find them HERE. (Scouts should already have them on file)

  • You cannot drive to the campsite, so you will want to pack VERY light and possibly bring a wagon(there are some available on site, but are often all taken quickly)

  • Eat before you arrive. Meals are provided on Saturday and Sunday morning, but not Friday night.

  • There is no electricity at the campsite, so plan accordingly.

  • There is a nice shower house available.

  • Bring your Halloween Costume for Trick or Treating.

Since the main activity area and the campsite are a short hike apart, you may want to bring a backpack to carry a water bottle and any other supplies you may want for the day.

This will be an opportunity to earn your shooting sports patches and pins.

Come with ideas for skits! Saturday night is Fire Bowl where scouts perform skits for the whole Camp. Here’s a list of examples.

Here’s a copy of the 2022 Spookoree Itinerary to get an idea of what to expect.

Sample Packing List

Here’s a sample packing list, but always make sure to check the weather, and pack accordingly.

Around Camp

  • Tent

  • Hammer

  • Air Mattresses & Pump/Cots 

  • Tarp

  • Pillows

  • Sleeping Bags

  • Additional Blankets

  • Lanterns

  • Flashlights

  • Lighter

  • Lawn Chairs

  • Multitool

  • Trash Bags

  • Baggies

  • 1st Aid Kit

  • Water bottle/Camelbak

  • Bug Spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Toilet Paper

  • Wet Wipes

  • Paper Towels

Toiletries

  • Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap

  • Deodorant

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Towels


Clothes

  • Shower Shoes

  • Closed Toe Shoes

  • Halloween Costumes

  • Coats- Light, Winter, Rain(dep on weather)

  • Hat

  • Gloves

  • Pajamas

  • 2 Outfits(Class B if you have)

  • Socks

  • Underwear

  • Uniform(Shirt, Hat, Neckerchief, Slide, etc.)

Misc

  • BSA Medical Forms

  • Daypack

  • Skit Ideas

  • Halloween Decorations

  • Water

  • Snacks

  • Cards/Game around Camp