Information for International Guests to Camporee 2009
Please Read Before Registering!
1. Any questions you have regarding your application information and visa applications must be facilitated by your club/conference director.
2. Because of heightened security issues, we are not at liberty to give out any help or advice in helping you attain your visa. We do NOT provide letters of invitation, but you may request a letter confirming registration has been completed.
3. Registration fees are non-refundable for any reason other than visa denial. Your registration fees will be refunded only if we receive USA Embassy or Consular office original documentation proving your visa application was denied. Mail original documentation to Camporee Refunds, 4145 E Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-1570, USA, by August 1, 2009. Refunds will be made by December 1, 2009.
For registration information in French, Portugese or Spanish, click here. To begin registration, click here.
Travel Information
Classic Travel is prepared to take care of all of your travel needs that pertain to your arrival at the CTS Camporee. If you are traveling from an international location, it might be helpful for you to connect with a Classic Travel Agent as they are equipped to deal with your specific needs.
Once your club/group has made it into the United States, the following links will be helpful in your travels as you make your way to the CTS Camporee.
Airports
GPS Rentals
Mapquest
Points of Interest
RV Rentals
Ticket Resalers
Trains/Buses
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
Hosted International Guests
International guests who choose to be hosted by a North American Division club or conference will be responsible for their own:
- Bedding, towels, soap etc.
- Own clothing and personal items
Hosts will supply tents and food. Hosted guests will camp with their host group, within the North American Division area, organized by conferences within unions. Once we have introduced you to your host via email, we encourage you to clarify expectations and prepare to help each other make the Camporee a life shaping experience for each member.
Non-Hosted International Guests
International guests who choose to take care of their own food and lodging will be responsible for all of the following items:
- Food and cooking supplies
- Bedding, towels, soap etc.
- Tent, RV or other lodging
- Own clothing and personal items
Non-hosted guests will camp in the “International Village”. Clearly indicate the number of people in your group when you register.
Camporee Supply Shopping
The following stores in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, carry camping supplies and/or food:
Walmart SuperCenter
351 South Washburn Street, phone# 920.426.4586
- Order and pay for food, ice, cooking supplies, bedding/sleeping bags, camp cots/mats, tents, clothing, etc. online beforehand and collect when you arrive, to be sure you get what you need. Pick up extra ice, fresh produce, etc as needed during Camporee. Includes a Pharmacy.
Target
1900 S Koeller St, phone# 920.426.5003
- Order camping supplies online beforehand and collect when you arrive, to be sure you get what you need. Pick up extra ice, snack foods or camping gear as needed during Camporee. NOTE: this store sells some snack foods, but does not include a full food section. Includes a Pharmacy.
Festival Foods
2415 Westowne Ave, phone# 920.966.3378
- A large food store, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Trading Pins
NAD club members and staff have enjoyed collecting pins representing different clubs or regions as souvenirs of the Camporee experience. Some NAD conferences develop a special pin which club members can purchase a supply of, to trade with campers from other clubs, conferences, countries and continents. International guests are welcome to participate, and may wish to bring some pins to trade, representing their club/group, or bearing their country’s flag. Trading pins are small (about 1-2cm in diameter) and have a way to fasten to clothing. Camporee 2009 will be a great experience, making new friends and participating in activities with or without trading pins, so this is entirely optional.
Uniforms
If your pathfinder club or group has a uniform, bring it along. Most NAD clubs create their own unique field uniform, usually a t-shirt, which is worn to all kinds of events. This is optional but helpful in finding your group members in 30,000+ campers gathered for evening meetings! NAD pathfinder clubs frequently wear dress uniform in parades, in drill competitions, and to Sabbath services. Many guests will attend Camporee who are not members of a uniformed pathfinder club, so you will feel right at home with or without uniform.
International Parade
We invite our international guests to participate in the International Parade on Sabbath afternoon. All are welcome – not just drill teams. Bring your country’s flag if you can, and your club’s banner. Assemble at the flag poles at 3:00pm, wearing your region/club’s uniform or costumes, for the 3:45pm culminating Courage to Stand Camporee 2009 parade!
International Guest Leader Banquet
All international guest youth/pathfinder leaders are invited to a lunch reception on Tuesday, August 11, at 11h00, to be held downstairs in the EEA Museum. Please RSVP if you are a division, union, or conference youth leader attending camporee and plan to attend.
Translation
Translation into several languages is planned for evening meetings. If your group includes an experienced translator who would be willing to volunteer, let us know.
International Guest Volunteers
International guests can interview to serve as volunteers once they arrive by going to the registration building and asking for the volunteer coordinators. Another way to volunteer is to help the club or conference that hosts you.
Fundraising Option
One fundraiser option we’re offering international groups only may interest you. Your group leader can apply for a FREE 10’x10’ booth to sell NON-FOOD items – curios or clothing items you bring with you. Any sales you make would then be monies to help with your camporee expenses. Details are on this webpage: http://www.camporee.org/view.php?item_id=143&content_id=7 You will need to fill out and submit the form at http://camporee.org/fbca_form1.php and email me a list of what you intend to sell. Any customs duties, all purchasing costs etc. and all arrangements for getting items you wish to sell to Camporee are your responsibility.
Questions? Suggestions?
Feel free to email Glynis Bradfield, CTS Camporee International Guest Coordinator, after reviewing all information on www.camporee.org
