Highland Games Boy Scout Weekend

**tadyergey** · 3rd May 13, 07:31 AM

Hello all! I'm not sure this is the correct forum but I'm taking a stab at it...

We are looking into having a Highland Games themed Boy Scout Camporee weekend in October. I have a few ideas but am asking the rabble for their ideas on what type of games for boys/girls ages 10 - 21 and if there is/are a piper(s)/pipe band(s) that would be willing to donate their time on a Friday evening and Saturday evening to open and close the festivities.

We have not picked a date and the location will be in the Northern Virginia area...

I look forward to hearing your ideas!

**knotty** · 3rd May 13, 09:24 AM

BSA allows girls to play now?

Sounds like a great idea. Anything to get troops out.
Good luck

Knotty

**Holcombe Thomas** · 3rd May 13, 10:01 AM

BSA (Boy Scouts of America) has a coed Venturing program for kids between 14 (or 13 and finished 8th grade) and 21.

Tad, Camp Snyder is the obvious first thought for a location. I think its schedule fills very quickly.

For games, you might look at the traditional Highland games, tossing the caber and sheaf, and perhaps making bannock or oat cakes, either against the clock or for best taste or presentation, etc. It might also be worthwhile to see if Scottish Scouts have any special traditions or games which could be incorporated.

Holcombe

**ctbuchanan** · 3rd May 13, 10:07 AM

A quick google search turned up quite a few hits for "boy scouts highland games" including this link.
http://www.longhorncouncil.org/uploa...d487b9c5f8.pdf
sounds like a really great time!

**Kilt-alope** · 9th May 13, 07:02 PM

Don't forget golf. I've played and arranged several golf games at camp, where we had to make our own clubs. it's usually been an adult event when I've seen it, but perfectly appropriate for youth as well. just make sure the youth are not compeeting against the adults. possibly single adult scores, and youth foursomes with best ball rules.

**Standard** · 9th May 13, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

A quick google search turned up quite a few hits for "boy scouts highland games" including this link.
http://www.longhorncouncil.org/uploa...d487b9c5f8.pdf
sounds like a really great time!

Looks like the Longhorn Council came up with a pretty good program. I like the fact that they split the events into several different age groups. Is your event going to be geared toward Venturers, or will you invite Troops along as well? I ask this because it might make a difference if you have Co-ed events/teams or not. Have you considered any appropriately themed movie for the evening, or how about some traditional Scottish folk songs? I'm thinking you could have a very cool event patch too.

**eagle43172** · 9th May 13, 08:26 PM

I do my scouting in the Longhorn council and yes our games are pretty good and well received. I've worked on staff of all we've conducted (10 years or so). If you'd pm me I can share my perspectives
Dave

**dadgad** · 10th May 13, 04:08 AM

The Baltimore Area Council Venturing Officer's Association (VOA) is planning a Highland Games themed Rendezvous in October as well. I was talking with one of them, she said when they want pipers for an event, they ask the Naval Academy pipe band (they're in Annapolis). I think the St Andrew's Society in DC has a band as well.

On a side note, we moved to Longhorn Council from Alamo Area Council when I was in high school. I even worked at Sid Richardson for a couple of summers.