African-American Scouting Camporee 2012

The African American Scouting Camporee was revived in 2008 as a State of Texas camping event, and was designed to provide African American youth an opportunity to fellowship as a group to bring the spirit of Scouting home to their communities. Our culture typically frowns on Scouting as an activity, and as a result impacts our participation and advancement in Scouting and ultimately the business world.  What is not well known and appreciated is our history in Scouting. African-American Troops have existed since 1911, and the first known troop was in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  In 1916, the first official Boy Scout Council recognized Negro Troop 75 in Louisville, Kentucky. The first unofficially recognized Black Eagle Scout was Edgar Cunningham, Sr., who received his Eagle Award on June 8, 1926.  

Great risks were taken in order to bring Scouting to African-American communities. Despite the risks, the value of Scouting offered universal benefits for all.  The African American Scouting Committee of the State of Texas is focused on creating enrichment programs geared to fulfilling the voids in our community of African American young leaders of tomorrow. We are purposefully addressing the community at large to build stronger family bonds between father, sons and the entire family which promotes generational support and leadership in Scouting.

Chartered Organizations, Supporters, and Sponsors

BSA Scout Troop 118
First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park
Richardson, TX

Web Links

http://aacamporee.hike4ever.com

http://www.circle10.org

http://www.longhorncouncil.org

http://www.samhoustonbsa.org

Who We Are

Frank Beverly, Troop 118, Camporee Director

Marilyn Jones, Troop 822, Camporee Director

James Cook, Asst. Camporee Director

Registration
Marilyn Jones, Chair
Jayne Crane
(more volunteers needed!)

Marketing/Administration 
Ruth Hunter-Hill, Chair
Robin Beasley
(more volunteers needed!)

Events and Activities
Janet Brown, Chair
Ginger Gafford
(more volunteers needed!)

Operations 
Wayne Parham, Chair
(more volunteers needed!) 

Health & Safety 
Wayne Parham, Chair
(more volunteers needed!) 

Fundraising
Jaclyn McLin, Chair
James Cook
(more volunteers needed!)

Statewide Coordination
Dennis Edwards, Sr.
Marion Edwards
Ronald K. Thomas

For More Information, Email or Call:

Frank Beverly, Camporee Director
major121@sbcglobal.net
(972) 832-6559