Isaac Davis Camporee and March

Welcome to the Official Site
for the Isaac Davis
Camporee and March

The Basics:

  • What: A weekend event featuring:
    1. Fun afternoon activities (e.g., outdoor games)
    2. An early-morning hike that follows the line of march of the Acton Minutemen, leading to the Minuteman National Historical Park
  • When: Saturday, April 13 thru noon on Sunday, April 14, 2024
  • Where: Camporee will be held at the traditional location, the School Street field, Acton, MA
  • Purpose: Camaraderie, camping, stories, songs, skits, hiking, fun, etc.

 

The Key Details:

  • The camporee will begin on the first afternoon. A full list of activities will be announced
  • The historical recounting, and skits will commence around dusk
  • Collectables will be available
  • The Isaac Davis March (retracing the steps of the Acton Minutemen) will begin at Dawn on the morning of the second day
  • We will break camp by noon on the second day
  • Be Prepared™ for winter weather; Massachusetts in April can get very frosty at night, or cold and wet.

 

Out-of-town Visitors:

You are invited to advantage of the rich history of the region on Saturday (before the official start of the Camporee) by visiting the numerous historic sites in the area. For a sample of the many things to see, visit our collection of links on the History and Links page.

 

 

The Isaac Davis Trail

The Isaac Davis Trail is designated as an official Boy Scout Historical Trail with the camporee being hosted by the Scouters of the Isaac Davis Trail.

 

Trail:

Some of the trail is over private land, so remember “Leave no Trace” and be courteous and respectful of their property, so we may have continued use of the trail.

 

Awards:

For demonstrating to their unit leader an understanding of the history of the march and material covered by the History section of this Web site, and by successfully completing the questionnaire, a medal suspended on a white ribbon will be awarded.

The awards are handed to the unit leader at the camporee, upon completion of the requirements and payment of the proper fee. The patch may be worn on the right pocket of the uniform and the medal over the left pocket.

 

Requirements:

Any registered Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Venturer, or Scouter may qualify for the award. Hikers must wear an official uniform on the trail and two adults over 21 must accompany each group on the trail. It is recommended that the ratio of adults to Scouts be at least one to ten. All units must have a tour permit signed by their local Council Office with them. The trail is to be hiked as a Pack, Troop, or Post, and no individual hiker will be recognized for an award.

 

Procedure:

Reproduce copies of the contents of the questionnaire and the History page, as needed. After the hike, submit the Awards Order Form with the proper fee. Unit leaders should see Camporee registration personnel for the answer key. The purpose of the questionnaire is to ensure comprehension of the trail history. It is the responsibility of the unit leader to administer the questionnaire in an appropriate manner to evaluate each participant’s comprehension. The quiz can be retaken if necessary.

 

Other Information:

For those units wishing to retrace the line of march at any time other than the annual celebration, it is suggested that all but one car in the group be parked in the parking lot adjacent to the Old North Bridge in Concord. The drivers of the cars who will be hiking the trail can return in one car to the start of the Trail and park at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School lot on Hayward Road.

Please note: There are no toilet facilities along the Trail. Toilet facilities are available at the end of the Trail at the North Bridge Visitors Center.

For more information, and registration materials, or for more information, see the links above.

Documentary produced at the 2017 Camporee
(created by a former Troop 1 scout)

Drone video from the 2016 Camporee