Welcome Summit Adventure SOS Camporee 2025
Welcome to our “Wilderness Survival” camporee we have been working hard to make this happen. This adventure is at Badin Lake Group Campground 120 Kings Mountain Road Badin NC 28127. We are a non profit organization, Summit Adventure Inc. run by volunteers.
Nov 7 at 04:00 PM to Nov 9 at 09:00 AM
Badin Lake Group Campground
120 Kings Mountain Rd
Badin, NC 28127, USA map link goggle link
registration live youth and adult 18+
early registration $15 each
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Program round robin amateur “ham” radios, first aid, weather, paracord survival bracelet,Survival Gear, Wilderness Survival merit badge
Who can attend Scouting America , Trail Life, 4-H youth and adults have background check from their program, required.
Registration
Registration will be available online through the SummitAdventure.org
Registration closes Nov 6 2025 at midnight.
Registration questions can be directed to Greg Carpenter 910-724-3338
We will do our best to provide a quality experience based on the pre-registered numbers.
Campsite assignments will be made based upon the registrants at time of registration close and communicated to the groups the week of the event.
Fees
The cost for each participant, adult or youth, will be $15. This fee DOES NOT cover meals; you are responsible for handling all your own meals and food. Fees cover expenses such as insurance, site fees, program supply costs, and a collectible patch.
$15 Jan 1- October 31, 2025 early prices
$20 November 1-5, 2025 later prices
$30 November 6, 2025 last minute
Signed Waiver, Release, and Hold Harmless Agreement
**Signature required for all participants under 18 by their Parent/Guardian
Youth and adult 18+ without a signature cannot participate and must return home !!!!!! Required by our insurance!
NO REFUNDS
We make every effort to ensure there are enough supplies For this reason, we cannot offer refunds.
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP: Alcohol, firearms, guns, ammunition, fireworks, illegal drugs, pets, scooters, skates, skateboards, and valuables, dipping and vaping, no smoking or tobacco use!
What to bring
cash for trading post tent sleeping bag soap dishes
cloths for any season rain gear shoes flash light
food for meals your cellphone used for Scavenger hunt
cooking equipment towel toiletries
Code of Conduct
- Participation in this camporee requires a few rules:
- Youth Protection no-one-on-one with Adult
- Leave-No-Trace Ethics
- Fire Safety,
- Follow applicable laws and restrictions. Use of open flames may be restricted based on local or state-wide weather restrictions.
- Use of tobacco products/ vaping within view of youth is prohibited by Summit Adventure Inc. Adults needing to partake should retire away from the camping area.
- Failure to comply with these rules may result in the individual/group being asked to leave the camporee event.
Arrival, Parking, and Equipment
- Upon arrival go to site A, you will be directed to your assigned campsite.
- Please note that the Campground does not have extra fire pits for the area we are camping.
Talent Release Form
I hereby assign and grant “Summit Adventure Inc” the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me when I sign up and I hereby release the “Summit Adventure Inc” from any and all liability from such use and publication.
I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs / film/ videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the “Summit Adventure Inc” and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.
Check-In
Since everyone may have various scheduling constraints, you may check in on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Upon arrival at the camporee site, you must check-in at the entrance of the main camp area site A.
Friday Night
At 8:00 pm, site A. At this time, you will receive pertinent and vital information for the weekend’s events . Special bulletins regarding changes to the program or schedule will be provided. Staff will answer all questions and resolve issues. If additional staffing assistance is required, it will be requested at this time.
Trading Post
The Trading Post will be located at the site A. They will have a variety of snacks, drinks, and more! All funds go to support the Summit Adventure Inc future events.
The Hours are as follows:
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 9:00 am – Noon CASH ONLY
Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
No one is authorized to sell items of any kind. Except Trading Post
Health and Safety
Your responsible for handling your medicine and basic first aid. Any
injuries beyond your capability should be referred to camp staff and medical officers. All
injuries should be reported to the camp staff.
Hospital information is below. Medical officers will be stationed at the Site A
Badin Lake Group Campground 120 Kings Mountain Road Badin NC 28127
Badin Lake Group Campground First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital
120 Kings Mountain Road 520 Allen St
Badin NC 28127 Troy, NC 27371
Friday
4pm-8pm check in Site A
5 dinner in your site (bring your own food)
8 meeting Site A
5-10 Trading post Site A cash only
10 staff meeting **subject to change**
11 lights out
Saturday
8 breakfast (bring your own food)
9-12 program Area round robin
9-12 Trading Post cash only
12-1 Lunch (bring your own food)
1-5 program Area round robin
1-5 Trading Post cash only
6 Scavenger hunt DUE site A 1st person to complete turn in correctly wins prize
6 dinner free time (bring your own food)
8 campfire Site A bring a chair
11 lights out
Sunday
8 Breakfast (bring your own food)
9 Services no leaving until after services are over campfire Site A
9:30 clean up and staff check before going home
check out see you at the next event
50miler December 26-31, 2025
50miler backpack trip
Location Yates Places Camp Ground
N E W 2 0 2 5
Trek program December 30, 2025
new program for backpacking 101 outdoor program (day program)
Location Yates Places Camp Ground
regation is live both programs
History
The phrase SOS . . . – – – . . . was first adopted as an international distress signal 1908 at the International Radiotelegraphic convention in Berlin.
It was chosen as a standardized distress signal because it could be easily transmitted and understood by people of any nationality. (Germany start SOS )
First SOS was used June 10 1909 Cunard liner SS Slavonia was wrecked off the Azores.
Famaon SOS RMS Titanic April 14, 1912 2am
UTILITIES, RESTROOMS, and TRASH
• Potable water is available . Units may need to haul their water to their
campsites.
• vault, and flushable toilets and heated showers.
• Plan to pack your trash to the dumpsters at the camp entrance on Sunday morning.
SITE CHECK OUT LIST:
● Fire is COMPLETELY out. Fire pit area is clean.
● Pack up all belongings. Take Found items to Site A.
Leave No Trace
● Search the entire campsite using a Grid Search technique● Collect and dispose of all waste properly
registration live youth and adult 18+
early registration $15 each
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f991b312-92b8-4fd0-9f65-199c1009682d