Mardi Gras Camp

Welcome to 2025 Mardi Gras Camp – Rougarou Wranglers!

We are excited about your "Scouts working on rank up to First Class aka OPERATION FIRST CLASS" attending our 2025 Mardi Gras Camp at Camp Avondale on the Avondale Scout Reservation!

Camp is a three (3) full-day camp before the Mardi Gras holiday with arrival Friday evening on Feburary 28 and ends at 4:00 p.m. on March 3. Our plan is to place your Scouts into patrols by similar rank and follow the patrol method.  Our Staff Scouts will be your Scout's patrol leaders as well as their instructors.  Our goal is to teach while showing them a good time.   We look forward to meeting and working with your Scouts.

Date: Febuary 28 - March 3, 2025

Check-In Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., February 28, 2025

Departure Time: 4:00 p.m., March 3, 2025

Reservation & Fees:  Mardi Camp is limited to the first 200 Scouts. The cost per Scout (includes one (1) camp shirt) for the Discount (Early) Fee of $200.00 until February 7, 2025. 

Beginning February 8, 2025, the On-Time Fee is $225.00 (Camp Shirt is not guaranteed). Registration will close at the end of the day on February 20, 2025. Payments via credit card or check will be charged a 3% convenience fee.

  • If the Scout would like an additional Camp Shirt, be sure to order it by February 7, 2025 for $15 each under the 'Product' field when checking out.  
  • All adults attending camp must register as an adult leader or as staff (application on-line). The adult fee is $75.00 per adult. Additionally, an adult BSA application must be completed if the adult is not currently registered with BSA.  If an adult would like a Camp Shirt, be sure to order it by February 7, 2025 for $15 each under the 'Product' field when checking out. 
  • Staff will not pay a fee. If Staff wants a T-Shirt, the cost is $15.00/shirt. Order shirts at registration under "Products'.  Staff registration must be completed by end of day on February 7, 2025.
NOTE: CAMP SHIRTS will be ordered on Feburary 8, 2025. ** Shirts have already been ordered.**

Adult Leaders:

Two registered adult leaders, 21 years of age or over, are required with current Youth Protection Training in camp at all times. All adults accompanying a Scouting unit must be registered as leaders or committee members. Female Scouts BSA must be accompanied by a registered Female Leader.

Health Forms:

All Scouts and adults attending camp must have a current Annual Health and Medical Record Parts A, B, and C. This is necessary to document the current health status and medications, if any, that the Scout or adult is taking. Health forms will be returned to units at the end of camp. It is recommended that only copies of the health forms be submitted. (The originals should remain with Troop records.)

Annual Health and Medical Record

Check the Mardi Gras Camp guide to determine what each Scout needs to bring for a successful experience.
IMPORTANT - Bring a copy of your achievements from Scout Book in addition to your Scout Handbook.

 

File Name Description
Annual Health and Medical Record (ABC) Be sure to check at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ for the latest form. Forms should be filled out before arriving at event and should remain with the unit/person. Download
Council Refund Policy Refund requests for activities and trainings by the Istrouma Area Council must be made in writing via mail, fax, or email. The date of the request and reason determines eligibility. For details, please read this Refund Policy. Download
Mardi Gras Camp Guide Download