Digging Deeper • Smilin V Scout Ranch • November 20–22, 2026
Grab your gear and get ready to explore! North Shore District is inviting every Troop, Crew, Ship, and Arrow of Light den—inside and outside the district—to a caving-themed weekend packed with Scout skills, spirited competition, fellowship, and fun.
Crew 158 is working hard to create an unforgettable weekend at Smilin V Scout Ranch in Liberty Hill. Show off what makes your unit great, connect with Scouts and leaders from across the area, and join the North Shore Scouting community for Digging Deeper, November 20–22, 2026.
Choose Your Camporee Adventure
- Troops, Crews, and Ships: Camp together in designated unit sites and sponsor one station for Saturday’s rotations. Stay Friday night, Saturday night, both nights, or join us for Saturday only. If your unit will arrive or depart on Saturday, please let the organizers know before the weekend.
- Arrow of Light dens: Bring your fifth-grade den for a one-night campout* or come for the day. Rotate through activities hosted by older Scout units, tackle the camp-wide challenge, and finish Saturday at the campfire. Dens will camp together in designated sites across from the older Scout units. Arrow of Light Scouts may attend for the day with a parent.
- Units from every district: You are invited—come camp, compete, connect, and bring your Scout spirit!
Saturday is the main event. Arrow of Light Scouts will rotate through unit-hosted stations, then all Scouts will take on an afternoon camp-wide challenge. The friendly competition continues with awards for campsites, campfire performances, entryways, Scout spirit, food, and the coveted Top Unit title. Bring your best skits and songs—and give them a caving twist—for the evening campfire!
Order of the Arrow members can also take part in a Brotherhood Ceremony.
New: Commissioner Enclave
Have a Scouting question? Stop by the North Shore Commissioners’ site to talk it through. A special afternoon session is planned, with more details coming in the event guide.
Camporee at a Glance
Who: Scouts BSA units, Venturing units, and Arrow of Light Cub Scouts and dens
What: Unit-hosted activities, Scout skills, fellowship, a camp-wide challenge, and a campfire program
Where: Smilin V Scout Ranch, Liberty Hill
When: November 20–22, 2026. Older Scout units may begin camping Friday night. Arrow of Light Cub Scouts may arrive Saturday morning and stay through Sunday.
Why: Meet Scouts and adult leaders from a variety of units, sharpen Scout skills, and have a great time together.
Fee: $13 per participant, including camp facilities, activities, and an event patch.
Ready to dig in? Register your unit today: Camporee registration
* For overnight camping, AOL dens must provide two-deep adult leadership. Parents may bring their AOL per Cub Scout Camping guidelines. Packs/Dens should provide a BALOO trained adult to camp overnight.
NOTE: As of 10/1/2026 Burn Ban in effect. No open flames, no fires in the campsites, no charcoal. Propane stoves are allowed.
