Normandy News

February 22, 2022

A periodic communication related to the Normandy Camporee

April 8-10, 2022

Registration Assistance Available

We will be hosting web meetings to explain how to use the parent portal system and to answer any questions you may have about the registration process. There will be two options of times to best accommodate those in different time zones. Please join us and get your questions answered!

Tuesday, March 1^st at 15:00 CET - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83633652716

Thursday, March 3^rd at 19:00 CET - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88122738633

COVID-19 Update

A reminder from the US Embassy

On February 15, 2022, the previously announced changes to the rules for the French vaccine pass (pass vaccinal) and certificates of recovery go into effect.

Vaccine pass changes. Effective February 15, the following apply:

Vaccine passes will expire four months after the second dose; therefore
To keep the validity of the pass (or to obtain a pass), people must receive a booster shot of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna); be aware
Even if more than four months have passed since the second dose, people may receive the booster. This will reactivate the pass 7 days after the booster is received.
Note: Boosters are only required for people age 18 and older. People age 16-17 must also use the vaccine pass (pass vaccinal), but do not need a booster shot. People age 12-15 will still continue to use the health pass (pass sanitaire), which does not need a booster.
Note: The U.S. Embassy is aware that the CDC does not recommend a booster shot until five months after the second dose. The four-month rule is a French government rule, and the Embassy has no authority to change it. Due to the different time periods for the booster, we strongly recommend that travelers who need a booster to obtain a French vaccine pass but are unable to receive a booster before their trip postpone their travel to France.

Note: This change does not apply to the separate rules for entry into France. As of February 1, entry into France requires a booster nine months after the second dose (or first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine).

Electricity in your accommodations

If you are traveling from outside of France, be sure you know about the electricity that will be provided in your accommodation, whether that is your campsite, bungalow, or even a hotel room. Information included adaptor specifications are included in the Event Guide.

Book with Confidence

We recognize that some folks are hesitant to complete their registration for the Normandy Camporee 2022. After all, over the past 2 years we have seen many Scouting events cancelled due to the global pandemic.

The Transatlantic Council has a very clear refund policy related to events that are cancelled by the council. 100% of all registration fees and associated trading post purchases are available for refund should the event be cancelled by the organizers.

If you will be traveling to the camporee by commercial carrier (bus, train, plane, etc.) you should check the carrier's COVID-19 cancellation policy. Many transportation providers provide insurance programs to help minimize the financial risk.

Likewise, if you are lodging off-site (not camping or renting a bungalow through the camporee), be sure to check the COVID-19 cancellation policy related to your rental. Again, most providers have very liberal policies and/or provide insurance programs to help minimize the financial risk.

You can Book with Confidence that we will conduct the Normandy Camporee in the safest way possible, and should there become a need to cancel, we are committed to our 100% refund policy.

Don't delay..... Register TODAY!

Registration is only open until March 11

Calling All History Buffs

Join us for an evening at the Airborne Museum, with special guest Helen Patton, granddaughter of Generals George S. Patton and Willard Ames Holbrook Jr. The evening will include open access to the Airborne Museum, featuring local hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and the opportunity to spend an evening with others who share your passion and commitment for Scouting. Tickets start at $250 per person and can be purchased at https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/802/appeal/4712. Additional opportunities exist to hear a historical perspective of the D-Day landings from our own Greg Pedlow, former S.H.A.P.E. Historian.

Your generous donation goes directly to providing unparalleled Scouting in the Transatlantic Council and it promises to be a night to remember!