1969 BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE

HISTORY OF CAPE HENLOPEN AND BEYOND

1969 BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE AT STATE PARK

Evidently Cape Henlopen State Park was a big sponsor of the Sussex County Boy Scout

annual Spring Camporee held at the park May 23 to 25, 1969, under the direction of the

chairmen, Roland G. Lyon of Seaford and Dave McManus of Lewes.

350 Scouts attended the three day camp out for the Oceanography Merit Badge with an

“Oceans Around Us” theme, to promote ocean exploration by “ Aquanauts”.

The activities included a compass course , a pirates treasure hunt, oceanography

short course given by University of Delaware Marine Biological Lab personnel , nature

trail hikes, visit to the Naval Facilities at Cape Henlopen, rides on the Army BARC'S

now based at Fort Miles.

The Saturday night campfire was open to the public and a large crowd was present. Sunday

morning the Retreat Ceremony and “Tap Out” was held with an awards ceremony.

Abstract: Delmarva News, Selbyville, Thursday, May 15, 1969