1 Normandy Camporee April 2014

Why Do This 70 th Anniversary of D-Day Last major commemoration involving WWII vets First of the Events commemorating D-Day Passing on our Heritage Ceremonies More free time to visit International Participation 2

Registration Open to all Open to the day of the event Pre-payment preferred Contract Saturday Evening Dinner Boat Tickets will sell out and normally are available in February 2014 Work with Unit Coordinator Packet will have patches, parking permits, schedule, program guides, shopping info etc. 3

Campground We assume packs and troops need to be near each other Let us know if troops are traveling together Units responsible for their youth Off Loading and Loading Buses and Cars Swimming Pool Recycling No Alcohol 4

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Some Rules No Alcohol in camp, campsites. We are 2,500 in the campground, alcohol and being responsible adults do not mix at a Scouting event. No Parking on the road or in areas designated as no parking zones. It could be someone from your unit that needs an ambulance or emergency vehicle. They have to be able to pass Please watch your youth. The campground is great but there is a pond, a pool and other areas where a child could be in danger. If you are not watching your child please do not assume we are. 6

More Rules Dogs…dogs are only permitted in bungalows and when outside, must be on a lead. Please clean up after your pet If the sanitary facilities are dirty, clogged, etc. please let someone on the staff know so we can clean or make repairs..better yet if they are dirty volunteer to help. We are camped very close to each other. Please be polite. Ask before walking through a camp site. If a site is loud, please be respectful in asking for quiet. Be aware that that it is a long day and long travel so people will need their rest. 7

End of Rules Please recycle..there are containers for paper and cardboard, a yellow bag for plastic, and regular trash bags for rubbish. Propane cans go in the designated recycling area. Carry your rubbish to the designated area. It is not the staff’s job. Thanks! If you see litter, please pick it up If you need assistance ask a staff member (red hat people) Be patient..everyone wants to get to the events and activities. We will all get there faster if we cooperate. Please if you are not ready to leave..do not prevent others from doing so. Please limit driving at night through the campsite. GO SLOW, USE FLASHERS…chances are SOMEONE WILL CUT IN FRONT OF YOU! Use the Buddy System Please remember this is a Scout activity! Live our Values! 8

Program Friday –Scout Executive/National President Reception –Venture Cracker Barrel Saturday Volunteers to pick tulips for Sunday 0900 at campground (need 50) 1000Ecumenical Prayer for Peace at Cathedral-Bayeux 1545 Meet at Saint Laurent for Omaha Beach Program Omaha Beach Program Dinner Saint Laurent or Colleville Campfire Eagle Scout Reception Fireworks 9

Program Sunday –0900 Start of Closing Ceremony at American Cemetery Wreath Bearers Flag Bearers Flowers Museum Discounts 10

Registration Bungalows on Sale April 15 th – –Registration –Leader’s Guide out for event…revisions on website…usually in the front of the guide 11