Current Status
- Event dates confirmed: October 9–11, 2026
- Site confirmed: Inman Hill, Mendon, MA
- Main events: Saturday and Sunday
- Registration: open at Mayflower Council
- Register early — best rate through August 2; registration closes September 25
Registration
Register your unit for the Mendon Centennial Camporee (October 9–11, 2026). Registration and payment are handled through Mayflower Council’s online system. Register early — the best rate is available through August 2, and registration closes September 25.
Register Your Unit 🏕️
Registration and payment for the Mendon Centennial Camporee are handled through Mayflower Council’s online registration system. Click below to reserve your unit’s spot and pay securely. Units register together — sign up your Webelos, Arrow of Light, and Scouts BSA members through your unit.
Register & Pay via Mayflower Council →
Opens Mayflower Council’s secure registration site in a new tab. Questions? Email info@mendoncentennialcamporee.org.
How to Participate
Most units register for the full weekend — Friday arrival, open field camping through Sunday. A small backpacking contingent hikes in Friday evening (limited spots; contact us before registering). Taking part in the camporee program — including a single-day Saturday visit — is for registered Webelos and Scouts BSA. Sunday’s public exhibitions — the town’s historical and public-safety displays — are free and open to the whole community with no registration. Volunteering? The Volunteer page has roles and a dedicated interest form.
Registration Rates & Deadlines
Rates and payment are set and processed by Mayflower Council. Register early to lock in the lower rate — the price rises after August 2, and registration closes September 25.
| When you register | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early — through August 2, 2026 | $50 per Scout | Best rate — register early to save |
| Regular — August 3 to September 25, 2026 | $55 per Scout | Standard rate |
| Registration closes | September 25, 2026 — no registrations after this date | |
| Public Day Visitor | Free | Sunday historical & public-safety exhibits — open to all, no registration |
| Volunteer / Staff | Comped | Meals, t-shirt, and patch included; camping spot if staying overnight |
Rates, exact per-person details, cancellation, and refund policy are shown during checkout on Mayflower Council’s registration site. On site we provide potable water (arrive with about 5 gallons per unit to get started), bathrooms, handwashing stations, first aid — and plenty of fun.
Financial hardship: No Scout should be turned away for lack of funds. Email info@mendoncentennialcamporee.org — the 1926 Committee handles all requests confidentially.
Who’s Coming
Units that have registered or expressed interest so far — see the registration status above for details on joining them.
Backpacking
Space is limited — early and special registration required. Backpacking troops must arrive Friday night.
Arrival & Trail Access
Backpacking troops hike in on Friday evening and camp in the designated backpacking area for the full weekend. Final trail start points and routes are confirmed with the committee in June 2026. Examples under discussion include:
- Henry P. Clough Elementary School
- Quisset Road
- Daniels Farm
- Hop Brook
- Other locations (coordinate with the 1926 Committee)
See Backpacking for suggested route descriptions and requirements.
Pack Light, Be Ready
Backpacking troops should travel light with everything they need to survive and thrive at the camporee for the full weekend — from Friday night through Sunday.
- Pack-in / pack-out everything
- Full camping kit: tent, sleep system, cook gear, food
- Leave No Trace throughout
- Coordinate with the 1926 Committee for your specific trail route
Backpacker registration is separate from standard unit registration. Contact us to inquire about backpacking spots — space fills quickly.
Town Camping & Local Centennial Celebration 🏕️🎉
Sunday night, October 11 into Monday, October 12 — after the camporee wraps, the town of Mendon keeps the centennial going with an optional overnight town camping and celebration on the grounds.
Please note: this Sunday-night town camping is a community celebration organized by the town — it is not a Scouting America / camporee event and is not part of unit registration. It’s open to interested local families and neighbors who’d like to join the celebration.
Interested? Let us know below and we’ll follow up with details as they’re finalized. This is an interest form, not a Scouting registration — no payment.
Thanks! We’ll be in touch about the town camping & celebration at the email you provided.
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Ready to join us?
Register your unit through Mayflower Council — the best rate is available through August 2.
Register at Mayflower Council →
Volunteering? Volunteer sign-up →