Normandy News

December 21, 2021

A periodic communication related to the Normandy Camporee

April 8-10, 2022

Registration

More and more Scouts and families are registering every day for our event.

If you have questions regarding registration, first consult the Event Guide. If you have additional questions, please email TAC-NormandyCamporee-802@scouting.org

"There is an App for that"

To move our Normandy Camporee 2022 to a new level and support TAC's sustainability initiatives, we will be introducing the Normandy Camporee App for both Android and Apple iOS platforms.

The App will serve as a centralized source of information, featuring real time news updates, points of interest maps, and a digital event guide. It will also have interactive games and activities, including the Normandy Passport list for units and individuals to digitally “stamp” once they visit a particular location.

Scouts and Leaders may send secure messages to the Normandy Camporee staff using a messenger feature that is YPT safe. Finally, the app will help all Normandy participants share their experiences, photos, and other digital content more easily to TAC social media outlets on Facebook and Instagram. The TAC Normandy App truly will become your one-stop shop for all things related to the Camporee!

This App allows TAC to produce less printed material as well as give all participants current information, opportunities for interaction, and activities to further our commitment to being Messengers of Peace. Content will be suitable for all ages.

All communications sent via the secure and encrypted channels within the app are monitored by multiple staff members who are ready to serve the needs of the

Camporee.

The app will be available for a free download in January 2022.

COVID-19 Update

Levels of infection, government regulations, travel restrictions, are all constantly changing as it relates to the pandemic. We are monitoring the situations very closely and interacting with representatives of the Republic of France, our host nation for our camporee.

Persons who are fully vaccinated will find it easier than others to maneuver across country borders and have greater access to local attractions, etc. While we do not know what the situation will be in April 2022, we want to share a couple of articles that perhaps give insights as to what the government entities are thinking, including the changing definition of "fully vaccinated" to soon include a booster.

Brussels Times - EU making booster mandatory

France24 - Booster shot will be required for health pass from January 15

Government of the Netherlands - Current Measures.

Vaccination is one of the most effective way to protect individuals from severe illness during this pandemic.

Become a VIP Donor

YOU ARE INVITED to support unparalleled Scouting in Transatlantic Council!

Individual tickets and major event sponsorships are still available!

The VIP Donor Reception, with special guest speaker, Helen Patton, granddaughter of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. and BG Willard Ames Holbrook, will be held on Friday evening, April 8, 2022, at the Airborne Museum in St. Mere Eglise, France, and will include a tasting of local foods and beverages.

Your contribution to the Normandy VIP Donor Reception supports TAC Scouting and our Scouting families, and it is tax deductible.

Visit https://tac-bsa.org/normandycamporee/sponsorship/ for more information and to register for the event.

Limited Edition Item

Did you know there are limited edition items for the Normandy Camporee 2022? There are collectors' event patches, back patches, and neckerchiefs in addition to the regular event items.

Also, there are On-line Exclusive apparel items that will not be available to purchase on site, so they must be ordered in advance. Final orders for all Trading Post pre-orders is February 1, 2022.

These On-line Exclusives, limited edition items, and many other items, are still available through the Trading Post. Be sure to order your Trading Post items as part of your registration before it’s too late.