There are a number of special events that take place at the Camporee. These don’t happen every day so check this page to find the dates and time!
Flags & Parades
Daily On-site Parade
You feel so proud to be marching with your club. Up ahead you hear drum corps groups beating out the marching time. Hundreds of people are cheering for you. This is fantastic! You pass by the Review Stage and your director gives the command and you salute the officials as you march by. Boy, this is so special. You will remember this for the rest of your life.
Schedule: Wednesday – Friday
- Line up for the Parade at 9:00am
- Parade starts at 10:00am
- Parade ends at 11:15am
Schedule: Sabbath
- Line up for the Parade at 3:00pm
- Parade starts at 4:00pm
- Parade ends at 5:15pm
Location: Parade Assembly – Wrangler Dr., in front of the Morningside Grand Stand. – View the Camporee map
- Wear Class A Dress uniforms
- Bring your club Pathfinder banner
- Bring your conference banner
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ #4 – If You Were Baptised at the Camporee – Click on this link for exciting news!
Marching Procedures for Daily On-site Parade
Drill Proceduers for the Pathfinder Club – English
Drill Proceduers for the Pathfinder Club – Spanish
Drill Proceduers for the Pathfinder Club – French
Order your complete Drill and Marching Guide from AdventSource (Available in English, French and Spanish)
Letter to Conference (Youth Ministries/Club Ministries) Directors
Please read this important letter to prepare your Conference for the Daily On-site Parade.
BTP DOP Parade Coordinators
Click on each link to veiw DOP Parade Coordinators
| Atlantic Union | Colunbia Union | Guam-Micronesia Mission |
| International | Lake Union | Mid-American Union |
| North Pacific Union | Pacific Union | SDA Church in Canada |
| Southern Union | Southwestern Union |
Customize Your Parade
We are asking each UNION to ask their Conferences to consider “customizing” your parade experience. Submit an idea for something special, something spectacular, something one of your Conferences could do during the parade. Design a float? Have a special banner? A special “performance” – short drum or drill exhibition? What is something unique or a talent your Pathfinders have? How could we highlight this? Make it a part of the 2024 Daily Onsite Parade for YOUR Union. Submit all ideas/requests to Tim Blake – our DOP Communications Director, timblake@cbkpa.com
We are also looking for ONE Pathfinder each day to sing the Star-Spangled Banner to start our parade.
The Conference or UNION Coordinator should be the one to send an email, after confirming with the singer, to share with us the name/contact info. Email Tim Blake – our DOP Communications Director, timblake@cbkpa.com
Please include in the email a video/video link of whatever activity you wish to perform during the DOP.
Email must be received no later than July 15, 2024, to be considered. Final decisions will be made by July 22, 2024, and we will contact all who asked to be considered.
Conference/Union/Division Administrators
You are invited!!! ALL Conference/Union/Division Administrators, join us for the Daily Onsite Parade.
We will have a special pin and card for you when you attend, even a special place to sit and hang out.
Please fill out the form in the link below so we can communicate with you all the details, times, and location of the Daily Onsite Parade.
Email Jose Barrientos,or jbarrientos@ilcsda.org, with any questions.
DOP Documents
I Want Our Club to be in the Daily Parade
Daily Parade Flow for Conferences
DOP Union Coordinator Role Description
DOP Conference Coordinator Role Description
On-site Daily Parade Schedule
View the daily On-site Parade Schedule for Unions & International Pathfinders.
- Select the Flag Raising/Lowering, Onsite Daily Parade, & Baptism Schedule link.
Need help? Contact Tim Blake, the Daily On-site Communications Director
Flag Ceremony
Come and watch the raising and lowering of 7 giant flags that stand guardian to the International Pathfinder Camporee. Beginning Tuesday evening and ending Saturday night, there will be nine flag raising and lowering events at 7:00am and 7:00pm respectively.
- Nine unions of the North American Division and International Pathfinders will raise and lower these flags.
- Each flag needs 12 people to help raise it up and take it down. 84 Pathfinders will be needed for each raising and lowering.
- Practice begins promptly at: 6:30am for raising the flags or 6:30pm for lowering the flags.
Flag Raising & Lowering Guidelines
It’s important to come prepared and know what you will be asked to do for the flag raising & flag lowering. These guidelines will help you understnd the protocols and flow of these important morning & evening events. Please carefully read through the guidelines and if you have any questions, contact Pastor Gene Clapp.
View the Flag Raising & Lowering Guidelines
Flag Raising/Lowering Schedule
View the Flag Raising/Lowering Schedule for Unions & International Pathfinders.
- Select the Flag Raising/Lowering, Onsite Daily Parade, & Baptism Schedule link.
Location: Near the Golf Cart Path in the upper right corner of Columbia Union – View the Camporee map
Need help? Contact Gene Clapp, the Flag Ceremony Coordinator
Shows, Displays, & Events
MX Power Team Motorcycle Demo
Two professional Trials Motorcycle riders will be demonstrating their impressive riding skills.
Keith Wineland is a 10 time Colorado State Champion, and has placed on the podium Nationally in competitions. He has performed all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kieth’s wife, Baillie Wineland will be announcing the high level riding maneuvers that separate the amateur’s skills from the professional level performances. Our additional rider will offer the same level of laser focused performance. These riders are part of a Drug Prevention Educational message. Say Yes to Life and Live Life Drug Free. A message that comes with the pledge challenge for pathfinders to live drug free and live a healthy lifestyle! Hosted by Community Crusade Against Drug Abuse, Inc. The president Craig Bonson and Adam Bonson will be Motivating, Educating and Empowering pathfinders during the show and throughout the week. Look for their educational trailer set up nearby! The MXPowerTeam.org mobile drug prevention classroom.
- Motorcycle balancing skill!
- Precision tire placement!
- Gravity defying climbing!
- Wheelie kings!
Who May Attend: Everyone
Schedule:
- Tuesday afternoon – 2:00pm & 4:00pm
- Wednesday – Friday – 9:00am, 11:30am, 2:00pm, & 4:00pm
Location: North of the Morningside Arena in the open track
View the Camporee map
Vintage Car Display
Join the Adventist car enthusiasts for a cool Car Display. See American and German cars from different eras! These cars are old school and vintage. See them in the On-site Daily Parade each day and on display during the day.
We have Pastor Ron’s ’57 Chevy Bel Air, Pastor Vandeon’s 1997 BMW convertible that will be uniquely wrapped in the PROMISE and several others. Come by and take pictures with cars and the owners!
This activity is for all Pathfinder clubs including those staff who might even remember when these cars were new! You might even see some very modern Hot Rods! ALL ARE WELCOMED!
Who May Attend: Everyone
Schedule: Wednesday – Friday – 10:00am – 4:30pm
Location: North of the Wyoming Center near the Food Concession area.
View the Camporee map
Sign Up to Display Your Vintage Car
Do you have a vintage car you would like to display at the Camporee? Fill out the form below. You will be contacted after you fill out the form.
Complete the Vintage Car Sign-Up Form
Need help? Contact Vandeon Griffin for more information.
Daily Rodeos
There are two rodeo arenas which will host several events.
Morningside Park
- 2 Rodeos daily
- 12:15pm and 3:00pm
Wrangler Arena
- Cow horse/Ranch Rodeo events starting every hour 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Events include: Cutting, Reining, Reined Cow Horse, ranch sorting and OMoksee event’s
- Wrangler Arena Horse Experience Daily: (Ride a horse)
- 9:00am – 12:00pm
- 1:00pm – 4:45pm
- Must wear closed toe shoes.
- Horse honors will be self taught as you are standing in line to ride a horse 9-5. (10:30am – 12:00pm noon)
View the Camporee map
Need help? Contact Delisa East, Rodeo Coordinator
WR Pathfinder Scarf & Slide
Come and see the 2019 World Record breaking giant Pathfinder Scarf & Slide. These will be great photo opportunities for your clubs.
Location: East side of the Wyoming Center on the grass area.
View the Camporee map
Hours:
- Tuesday: 12:00pm noon – 5:00pm
- Wednesday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wigs for Kids Cut-A-Thon
Wigs for Kids provides wigs to children and teens experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions at no cost to them. Your gift of hair will positively impact the lives of the children served by Wigs for Kids.
Wigs for Kids is a national non-profit that provides human hair wigs to children who are experiencing medical related hair loss at no cost to them. Wigs for Kids believes that all children should feel beautiful inside and out and to be able to look themselves and live their lives!
Requirements for donating your hair
To donate your gift of hair, the following applies:
- A minimum of 12 inches must be donated
- Hair needs to be clean and dry without product the day of donation
- Hair should not be treated with color or perms
- Natural grey hair is accepted for donation
Day & Time: Wednesday, August 7 – 9:00am – 5:00pm (Note – Day has changed)
Location: True Colors Cosmetology School (1103 E Boxelder Rd Suite Q, Gillette, WY 82718)
Transportation: A van will pick up & drop off at the On-site Shuttle Bus stop, in front of the Wyoming Center.
An adult must accompany any Pathfinders who sign up for this special event.
View the Camporee map
Registration is FULL!
Need help? Contact Jo Ottinger, Coordinator – from the Ohio Conference
World Records and Competitions
World Record Attempts
There will be many opportunities to set World Records at the 2024 Camporee. Stay tuned and check back often for a complete approved list.
Backpack & School Supplies WR
Come join 166 participants* as they attempt to break a World Record by packing 6,200 backpacks with assorted school supplies in one hour! These backpacks will be donated to the community of Gillette, surrounding communities, and other areas with students in need!
*World Record participants must be 15 years or older.
Location: North of the Wyoming Center near the Food Concession area.
Day – Wednesday, August 7
- Arrive by 1:00pm
- Any no shows will be replaced at 1:30pm
- Practice for the WR will take place after 1:30pm
- WR attempt at 2:00pm
Registration is closed!
Sponsored by: Adventist Education Co Sponsored by: Many organizations!
Backpacks Packed with Schools Supplies for Students in Need
Please fill out the form below to indicate how many backpacks you would like to take “home” to give to needy students in your hometown. Please note that they need to be picked up between 9 am-1 pm on Thursday, August 8 from Energy Hall (behind the big garage door). Each pack is about 12 in x 4 in x 10 in and will weigh approximately 7.5 lbs. School supplies and outreach materials are included in each one, and they are packed by grade levels: K-2, 3-6, and 7+.
Form is closed!
Have questions, contact Nicole Mattson, Lake Union Conference, Associate Director of Education
Great Ball Contraption
Calling all LEGO™ fans!!
We are going to try to break the Great Ball Contraption (GBC) World Record in Gillette! What is GBC? It’s a crazy fun machine. Each participant builds a contraption (module) which moves a ball from one side to the other, like a bucket brigade. All the modules are put together to form a continuous loop. Here is a link to the current record holder from Denmark. There are a few rules which must be followed so all the modules work together, so be on the lookout for more information.
Read more about the GBC World Record event.
Watch the NEW WORLD RECORD LEGO World 2019 Denmark Great Ball Contraption GBC video
Complete the GBC Module Registration Form
Location: North of Morningside Arena in a tent
View the Camporee map
Need help? Contact Marilyn Boismier, Postcard WR Attempt Coordinator
Postcard Extravaganza
We need your help to break the World Record for the largest postcard collection. Here is how you can participate.
- Bring a postcard or two or hundreds to the International Camporee in Gillette.
- Each postcard received must be or have been a commercially available postcard at one time.
- It can be new or old, mailed or not mailed. It just must be unique to the collection.
Watch this informational videos about this unique world record attemp: English
Location: North of Morningside Arena in a tent
View the Camporee map
Need help? Contact Marilyn Boismier, Postcard WR Attempt Coordinator
Fastest Time to Erect a 4-Man Tent
Think you are fast at setting up your campsite? Think you can erect a tent faster than anyone else? Come take part in this unique and FUN World Record attempt! Teams of up to 10 people can take part in this World Record attempt of erecting a 4-man tent the fastest. Come join the fun!
Fastest Time to Erect a 4-Man Tent Guidelines
Tryouts and WR attempt times are listed below.
Location: Northeast corner of Nighttime Programming
Time:
Wednesday Tryouts Schedule:
- 1:00 pm – Preregistered group check in
- 1:30 pm – Walk up groups check in
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – WR tent tryout (take the top 10 fastest)
Thursday WR Attempt Schedule:
- 1:00 pm – Top 10 fastest team check in
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – WR tent attempt
Pre-registration required.
Registration is closed!
Need help? Contact PJ Deming, Coordinator.
Cooking Events
Top Club Chef Competition
Calling ANY club chef! Come join a friendly competition to showcase the amazing people who feed our Pathfinders all the time. These are the unsung heroes of Camporee!
Each chef is asked to create and cook their entry item in their campsite kitchen. They will bring their completed item to the Top Club Chef area to be judged. Every participant will leave with a medal – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or participant.
Items for Presentation
- Bring your COOKED dish to be judged.
- Anyone can join/show up. NO Pre-Registration.
- Wednesday – Club’s Favorite Dessert (not Desert 😊)
- Thursday – Haystack (MUST contain some kind of corn chip and beans)
- Friday – Moses Stew (MUST contain lentils) and a side of Manna (whatever you think it was – be creative)
Participation Details
- One chef per club per day.
- Create your special dish IN YOUR CAMPSITE.
- All items MUST BE vegetarian.
- Bring your item to the Check-In Table by 4:45 on the day(s) you are competing.
- Your items will be judged at 5:00pm.
- Items will be scored on: Presentation, Taste, and Creativity.
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place will be decided and presented at 5:15pm.
- Everyone who brings a chef creation for judging will receive a participation medal (unless you received a placed medal) – Remember no more than 1 chef per club per day.
Criteria for Chef Candidates
- Must have Basic culinary knowledge
- Must have cooked for a club for at least one pathfinder camp
Schedule
Time: 5:00pm – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location: Talent Stage Tent
Judging Process
- Items are placed behind a number card (1, 2, 3, 4, etc) (inside this tent card will the details for that chef – name, club, conference, union)
- Judges will judge the items for – presentation, flavor, uniqueness THEN decide which entry places 1st, 2nd, 3rd – ALL OTHERS will receive a participation medal
- Judges will be – 2 adults and 2 Pathfinders – selected daily – they will be able to keep their hat and apron
Need help? Contact Ann Reynolds, Top Club Chef Coordinator
Runs & Races
Fun Runs
1-mile Fun Run
Who May Attend: Everyone
Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday
- Runners meet at 6:30am at the Morningside Arena
- 1 mile run/walk will start at 7:00am
Location: Morningside Arena – View the Camporee map
Need help? Contact Victor Brown, Fun Runs Coordinator
5K Race
Calling all runners AND walkers! Whether you are wanting to see if you can break your own personal record, or wanting to start your day off with a little exercise there is no better place to be than to come take part in our very own Camporee 5k!
Who May Attend: Everyone
Schedule: Friday
- Runners meet at 6:30am at the start line, at the horse statue outside of the Heritage Center.
- 5K will start at 7:00am
Location: The horse statue outside of the Heritage Center.
View the Camporee map
Prizes:
- Fastest PF Boy, PF Girl, adult male, and adult female & $25 Amazon gift card to go along with the prize.
- Finisher medal to the first 1000 people to finish the race.
Registration for the Kettering Health 5K is closed. If you still wish to run, you can come on Friday morning at 6:30am and run in the race. You will receive a trading pin as a finisher.
Need help? Contact Victor Brown, 5K Race Coordinator
Need help? Contact Sherilyn O’Fill, Special Events Director