General Information
Activities
View a list of On-site Activities and locations.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sabbath 1:00pm - 5:00pm
View a list of Off-site Activities and locations.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sabbath - no Off-site Activities
Arriving at the Camporee & Leaving for Home
When can we arrive at the Camporee?
There are two arrival or load-in-day options:
- Monday, August 12 (8:00 am until midnight)
- Tuesday, August 13 (8:00 am until 7:30 pm) Gates close at 7:30 pm
Campgrounds do not open before Monday, August 12, 8:00am
When do activities begin?
- All on-site & off-site activities start at 12 noon on Tuesday, August 13, 2019
- Opening night for the Main Stage is Tuesday night, August 13, 2019, 7:30 pm
When can we leave for home?
You can leave at 11:00 pm Saturday night, August 17, 2019, when the gates are open to exit.
- Some drivers sleep Saturday during the day and drive out about midnight Saturday night. Their riders sleep through the night on the way home.
- Only Clubs leaving Saturday night after the evening program may bring their buses and vans into their campsites at 7:30pm, thru the South Gate only. The South Gate will close again at 9:00pm. At 11:00pm, all gates will be opened to anyone wanting to exit the Camporee grounds.
- Many other clubs stay camping Saturday night and enjoy the Saturday night special sales in Building A. These special sales include Camporee hats, shirts, pins, etc.
- Most clubs plan to leave any time before 12 noon Sunday, August 18, 2019.
- The campgrounds must be vacated by 2:00pm Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Registration Building Hours of Operation during the Camporee
- Monday - August 12 - 8:00am -12:00am
- Tuesday - August 13 - 8:00am -12:00am
- Wednesday - August 14 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday - August 15 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday - August 16 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Sabbath - August 17 - 12:00pm - 1:00am
- Sunday - August 18 - 6:00am - 2:00pm
Registration Building will be open only for volunteers who have been Invited by a Down-line Director to come during set up week.
**For Invited Youth Directors & Volunteer Staff Only
- Friday - August 9 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday - August 10 - 8:00pm -10:00pm
- Sunday - August 11 - 9:00am - 10:00pm
ATM Machine
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) are located throughout the Camporee grounds.
Hours of operation:
Open everyday, all day. 24/7
View Camporee map for locations.
Bus & Shuttle Services
The Chosen International Pathfinder Camporee requires the movement of thousands of people throughout the day. We provide on-site and off-site shuttles to get you where you need to be in a timely manner.
View Bus & Shuttle schedules, locations, and information.
Checklists & Medical Helps
We have produced helpful resources to help the Club, Conference, Union, & Division leaders organize and plan for your time at the Camporee. Preparation is key for you to have a successful Camporee.
View Checklist & Medical Helps resources
EAA Museum
Spend as much time and as often as you want in this one-of-a-kind aviation museum. Located at the site of the world's largest aviation event (EAA AirVenture) the Museum is one of the most extensive aviation attractions in the world, a year-round destination for the entire family. Enjoy the flight simulator or cool off and relax in the amphitheater while you enjoy special programming planned just for you. You can also stop by and watch one of many videos.
No backpacks are allowed in the EAA museum.
Located within walking distance.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pricing:
Free to all age groups with a CIC wristband, accompanied by an adult staff member.
Food Concessions
Many different types of ready-to-eat food can be purchased at the Food Concession stands. If you're looking for a quick meal and don't want to make it yourself this is the place for you.
Located at the corner of Schaick Ave. & Forest Home.
Hours of operation:
Monday 12:00 noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00pm - 12:00am midnight
View a list of Food Vendors and prices.
Hangars A, B, C, & D
View more detailed information about each Hangar
Located in the center of the EAA grounds.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Wednesday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sabbath 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday evening 10:00pm - 2:00am (Hangar A only)
Information Booths
If you need directions or have questions about anything taking place at the Camporee, stop by one of several Information Booths for help. Information Ambassadors in bright green vests are also available to assist you.
Be sure to stop by and pick up your Camporee Map and the Daily Newspapers. Quantities are limited.
Located:
Corner of Schaick and Forest Home
Corner of Forest Home and Celebration Way
Hours of operation:
Monday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Tuesday-Sabbath 8:00am - 5:00pm
Local Restaurants
There are many local restaurants within a short driving distance of the Camporee. Please remember to be courteous and kind, keeping in mind there are thousands of us and we can easily fill up restaurants. Calling ahead may be a good idea if you have a group of 8 or more.
View a list of local restaurants.
Lost & Found
Many of the items lost at the Camporee find their way to the Lost & Found building. Please be prepared to give a detailed description of your lost item.
Located across from the Registration & Ticket building.
Hours of operation:
Monday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sabbath 9:00am - 5:00pm and 10:00pm - 12:30am midnight
Sunday 7:00am - 12:00 noon
Any items not claimed by Sunday noon will be taken to the Good Will store. Valuables such as cell phones, cameras, wallets, keys, etc. will be taken back to the Center for Youth Evangelism (CYE) at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. Contact the office at 1-800-968-8428 or International at +1-269-471-8380. Email cye.org with a detailed description.
Maps & Hangars
See where the Camporee grounds are located using Google Maps.
Once you arrive at the Camporee, a pocket multi-folded color map will be available to you which shows Union and International camp grounds, On-site Activities, all services, buses and so much more. Available at the Information Booths located throughout the Camporee grounds.
View more information about Maps & Hangars
Medical/First Aid
The Medical/First Aid building will be staffed with doctors and nurses 24/7 as well as Paramedic/EMT teams that will be on golf carts roaming the grounds throughout the day.
The Medical/First Aid building is located at the corner of Schaick Ave. and 40th.
Go to the Medical page for more information.
Newspaper
Each day during Camporee a daily newspaper is printed and handed out at the Youth Director's meetings early each morning. Make sure to ask your Youth Director or Conference Pathfinder Director to bring copies back for your conference each day. More copies are available at the Information booths located throughout the Camporee. Only a certain number of newspapers are printed each day.
In addition to physical copies of the newspaper, PDF copies are posted on the website once the Camporee is over, so anyone can download and enjoy reading them later.
If you have a great travel story to tell or information about an event, contact the Camporee Newspaper editor.
Tuesday and Wednesday arrival paper
Thursday
Friday
Sabbath
View newspapers of past camporees.
Special Needs
The Chosen Camporee is dedicated to providing access and services to visitors with special needs. Access is available to all Pathfinder venues, such as the Hanger area, activities, evening programs, and the EAA AirVenture Museum. There are some areas of the grounds that are grass and gravel covered, which may be more difficult for items such as scooters and wheelchairs to travel.
View more information about Special Needs on the Services/Facilities web page.
Post Office
The Camporee Post Office will send and receive letter mail. You may receive United States Postal Service (USPS) packages only here, but you may not send packages from this location. If you need to send a USPS package, please take it to a local Post Office in Oshkosh. All postal mail and packages will be delivered to your Conference headquarters.
No United Parcel Service (UPS) or FedEX packages can be sent or received at the Post Office. See more information under UPS & FedEX shipping.
Located at the corner of Schaick Ave. and Forest Home.
Hours of operation:
Monday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm
Tuesday thru Sabbath 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sabbath - Receiving and delivering mail only. No sales.
Costs:
Stamps and Camporee post cards will be available for sale. Cash only
To receive a letter or United States Postal Service (USPS) package, address them as follows:
Recipients name
Union name
Conference name
Pathfinder Club name
General Delivery
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Please Note: Envelopes and packages not addressed properly will not be delivered.
Liquid & Compressed (Propane) Fuel Guidelines
Anyone using liquid and compressed fuels at the Camporee must read and comply with the Camporee guidelines for storing and handling these materials.
Read and download the Liquid & Compressed Fuel Guidelines
Propane Refill Sales
You can refill your propane tanks at the Camporee.
Located at the West Gate Store, corner of Schaick and Neunteufel Ave.
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 11:00am and 3:00pm - 5:00pm
No sales on Sabbath
Prices: CASH ONLY
#20 cylinder $25.00
#30 cylinder $35.00
#100 cylinder $90.00
Red Barn Food Store
Is an on-site building that stocks single items such as ice, bread, milk, eggs, juice, cereal, vegetarian canned food and more. You can also pick up your bulk pre-ordered food items (courtesy Kellogg Company).
Located in a big Red Barn at the corner of Schaick Ave. & Forest Home.
Hours of operation:
Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday evening 10:00pm - 12:30am
Ice pricing:
20lb bag Crushed ice - $5.00 each - CASH ONLY
11lb Block Ice - $6.00 each - CASH ONLY
RV - Towable/Motorized Camper Pumping
Once you arrive at the Camporee, we ask you not to move your RV until the end of Camporee when you depart. Pit Stop Portables will pump your RV waste and water for a fee.
Located at Schaick Ave. and 31st St.
Hours of operations:
Tuesday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pricing:
Sewer & gray water pumping - $40 per pumping
Fresh water fill delivery - $45 per delivery fill
Shopping & Supplies
If you run out of supplies while you're at the International Pathfinder Camporee, local stores are available with camping and food supplies. You can also pre-order from certain local stores and pick your order up when you arrive in Oshkosh.
View stores where you can buy groceries, clothing, and camping supplies.
Shipping to Camporee
You can ship packages, pallets, and supplies to the Camporee during set-up week and during the Camporee, August 5-16.
If you ship any packages, pallets, or supplies before August 5, they will be denied and not accepted.
Address your shipment as follows:
Vendor/Exhibitor Name or Union/Conference/Club Name
EAA Convention Site
Your name and cell phone number
1001 W Waukau Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Contact Wanda Poole Ferguson or (269) 876-7055, for more information.
UPS & FedEx Shipping
If you need to ship or receive packages for the Camporee, here are two local services that can help you. Please contact them directly for any questions regarding package sizes, costs, and shipping procedures. The Camporee does not have the ability to ship and receive packages so you must go to one of these stores for services.
The UPS Store - One stop shopping for printing, shipping and packaging.
Located:
2080 W 9th Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: (920) 231-1623
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center - One stop shopping for printing, shipping and packaging.
Located:
530 S Koeller St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Phone: (920) 426-5580
NOTE: All times and locations are subject to change.