Troop 288 Serves at the Catholic Camporee - April 2026


Troop 288 enjoyed a memorable weekend of service, leadership, and fellowship at the 2026 Catholic Camporee at Camp Grimes.

With approximately 400 Scouts and adult leaders attending from across the area, our troop took on the important responsibility of helping operate the dining hall. Troop 288 Scouts and adults assisted with Friday dinner, all three meals on Saturday, and Sunday breakfast—helping ensure that hundreds of campers were fed throughout the weekend.

Our Scouts worked together, served others, and represented Troop 288 exceptionally well. Their willingness to step up and help demonstrated the values of the Scout Oath and Law in action.

Thank you to our Scouts and adult volunteers for their hard work and positive attitudes throughout the weekend. Troop 288 was proud to play such an important role in making the Catholic Camporee a success!

Scouts attending: Omar Campbell, Jackson Kochan, Amir Matar, Wynn Miller, Web Miller, Guillermo Salazar, Mateo Sintes, Lucien Bouchet, Keegan Keane, Max Forsberg, Connor Sylvan, and Tyler Sylvan.

Link to All Photos from this weekend: HERE

Location: 383 Vein Mountain Rd, Nebo, NC 28761, USA

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