PETERLOON 2024: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Peterloon is the Dan Beard Council’s large-scale bi-annual encampment for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA members. Our 2022 edition attracted over 6,500 participants, visitors, and staff to Camp Friedlander & Cub World.
 

Leadership in Action focuses on the importance of leadership, teamwork, and cooperation, and how these essential skills can be used to impact the world positively. It encourages Scouts to develop skills to help themselves and others.

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Peterloon Trading Post

Did you have so much fun with all the wonderful activities at Peterloon that you missed the Trading Post? Not to worry, we have an online store set up so you can find just what you are looking for. Items can be picked up at the Scout Achievement Center the following business day. In a hurry? You can also stop by the Scout Achievement Center, we have a lot of the items in the Cub Den room, just choose your selections and take them to the front counter where you can complete your purchase. Do you need something shipped, just reach out to Michelle Byrne at michelle.byrne@scouting.org.

UPCOMING PETERLOON INFORMATION SESSIONS

WHAT’S NEW IN 2024

Peterloon offers excitement around every corner! From camp-wide programs and shows to tasty bites available from a fleet of food trucks, every minute of the Peterloon adventure has something to offer.

This year, we have made some changes for an improved experience, including:

  • Map Improvements
  • Diversity and Inclusion Gateway Village
  • Arena Show Advancements
  • More Food Options
  • Virtual Form Submission for Climbing
  • Exclusive Peterloon Patches to Obtain
  • More Vendors, Partners, and Organizations
  • And Much More to Come!

THE HISTORY OF PETERLOON

Once every two years, the Dan Beard Council calls all Scouts to the banks of the Little Miami River for a unique gathering – Peterloon, the longest continuously operating camporee in the history of Scouting – a council tradition since 1927.

Back in 1927, the first Peterloon took place at Peterloon Farm, the estate of a prominent Cincinnati family, the Emerys. Over the years, the event kept the name, even after moving to other locations, such as a county park and a local airport. By 1965, Peterloon was located at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation Lower Camp Craig, where it has been held ever since.

The first event was created so that Scouts could make their own camping equipment and do more camping as a patrol on an overnight basis. In 1927, 300 Scouts and leaders participated in the first camporee. Peterloon has retained a reputation for its fundamental approach to patrol competition, hands on experiences, and outdoor fun in the scouting traditions.

Some memories that the Council still talks about include the 1967 Peterloon, where pro football star quarterback Fran Tarkenton tossed a football to astronaut John Glenn at the Saturday evening campfire. Another year, the opening ceremony dazzled the participants with red, white, and blue aerial fireworks set off at the “rockets’ red glare” part in the national anthem. They were followed by red and white aerial fireworks during the playing of the Canadian national anthem, in honor of the many visiting Canadian troops. Other Peterloon ceremonies have featured a massing of the flags, including as many as 200-unit flags crossing the arena area. Such is the pageantry that each Peterloon has to offer.

Since the mid-1950’s Peterloon has been held every other year. Waiting two years for the next event increases anticipation as participants look forward to what for many is both a celebration of Scouting and a reunion for scouts of all ages.

REGISTER FOR PETERLOON

Important Dates:
April 1, 2024*: Early Bird Registration Begins at 9:00AM
August 2, 2024: Regular Fees Become Effective
September 13, 2024: Registration Ends for Scouts BSA and Overnight Cubs
*Cub Scout Packs may register at Early Bird price through September 13, 2024
Please Note:
  • Everyone Attending Peterloon MUST be Registered
Scouts BSA Youth & Adults
Weekend Campers

Early Bird Registration:
$40 (No Meals Included)

Regular Registration:
$45 (No Meals Included)

Webelos
Attending with a Troop

Early Bird Registration:
$40 (No Meals Included)

Regular Registration:
$45 (No Meals Included)

Cub Scout Youth & Adults
Saturday – Sunday

Early Bird Registration:
$40 (Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast Included)

Regular Registration:
$45 (Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast Included)

Scouts BSA Youth & Adults
Saturday Day Visitors Only

Early Bird Registration:
$40 (No Meals Included)

Regular Registration:
$45 (No Meals Included)

Adult Non-Unit Registration

Early Bird Registration:
$40 (No Meals Included)

Regular Registration:
$45 (No Meals Included)

Refund Policy

Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 20% administrative charge. No refunds will be given after the 30-day cancellation deadline. Fees are transferable to other, non-registered, Scouters.

 

Early Bird Registration Fee 
Per Attendee 
4/1/24 – 8/1/24

Regular Registration Fee 
Per Attendee 
8/2/24 – 9/13/2024

Scouts BSA Youth & Adults
WEEKEND CAMPERS

$40
(No Meals Included)

$45
(No Meals Included)

Webelos 
ATTENDING W/ A TROOP

$40 
(No Meals Included)

$45
(No Meals Included)

Cub Scout Youth & Adults
SATURDAY – SUNDAY

$40
(Includes Saturday Dinner 
& Sunday Breakfast)

$40
(Includes Saturday Dinner 
& Sunday Breakfast)

Scouts BSA Youth & Adults
SATURDAY DAY VISITORS ONLY

$40
(No Meals Included)
$45
(No Meals Include

 

Adult Non-Unit Registration

 

$40
(No Meals Included)

 

$45
(No Meals Included)

   

 

PETERLOON RESOURCES

Questions? Please contact Peterloon communcations at info@peterloon.danbeard.org.

View the Peterloon Information Session Presentation

Held Tuesday, March 22, 2022

  • Learn about what is new for 2022
  • Details on registration
  • Q&A Session

PETERLOON VIDEOS

Music provided by http://bensound.com/

PETERLOON PHOTOS

To view photos from Peterloon, click on the albums below:

PETERLOON PATCHES HISTORY

Here are some of the Peterloon patches over the years. For additional historical patches from Peterloon, click here or the button below.

PETERLOON 2022
PETERLOON 2019
PETERLOON 2016
PETERLOON 2014
PETERLOON 2012