May 15-17
Location Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown
Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the “ART” Camporee! This exciting 3-day event is designed for Cubs and Scouts BSA members in the Leatherstocking Council, offering hands-on skill-building opportunities in Automotive, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Electrical, Welding, Construction and more! Don’t miss out on this unique experience!
Who can come:
Scouts, BSA, Ventures, Explorers and Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts are welcome to join the Spring Camporee for the WHOLE weekend OR they can choose to go for the day on Saturday.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE your packs to camp! Even better if they partner with a local Troop for the weekend and get to know the unit they’ll likely cross over to.
Units will be responsible for bringing food and drink for their units for the weekend. There will be no food service.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event! Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime at the “SPAM” Camporee.
Registration is open, click the red button at the top of this page to register. We cannot wait to see you there!
A Council-Wide Scouting Experience Like No Other!
Get ready for the ultimate mash-up of competition, creativity, and rhythm at this year’s SPAM Camporee — where Scouts test their skills, express their talents, and make some serious noise!
Hosted at the incredible facilities of Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, this action-packed weekend blends athletics, hands-on art, and high-energy music into one unforgettable Scouting adventure.
SPORTS
Bring your game face! Patrols will compete in:
- Wiffle Ball Showdowns
- Bowling Challenges
- Team Skill Competitions
- Interactive Sports Center Activities
Whether you’re swinging for the fences or rolling strikes, teamwork and Scout spirit will lead the way.
ARTS
- Unleash your creativity!
- Screen print your own custom baseball jersey
- Collaborative art challenges
- Scout-designed creations to take home
Every Scout walks away with something they made themselves.
MUSIC
- Find your rhythm and make some noise!
- Interactive percussion station
- 5-gallon bucket drum line challenge
- High-energy musical team experiences
No experience needed — just enthusiasm!
Challenge & Adventure
Scouts will also tackle:
Low COPE team-building elements
Patrol-based problem-solving challenges
Leadership moments woven throughout the day
The Council Spring SPAM Camporee is not just an event — it’s an experience. It’s competition without pressure, creativity without limits, and teamwork in action.
Perfect for new Scouts, seasoned leaders, and everyone in between, this weekend is designed to:
*Build patrol spirit *Strengthen leadership *Encourage creativity *Deliver FUN on a massive scale