ombo Camporee which is the flagship event of Colombo Scouts, is one of the most iconic events in Sri Lankan Scouting history which is rooted with rich Scouting traditions. It is in this backdrop, that the Colombo District Branch of Sri Lanka Scout Association has decided to organize the 55th Colombo Camporee 2020 in the form a fully virtual Camporee from 23rd – 29th December 2020, given the current context in which we have to operate due to the resurgence of the Covid-19 Pandemic in the country. This Camporee will go down in history as the first-ever district or national level fully-virtual Scout Camp.
Commenting on this historic event, the District Commissioner of Colombo Mr. Amil Abeysundara stated that ‘Given the strength of Colombo Scouts membership, we are confident that this Camporee will be the biggest fully-virtual multi-day local event to be held in Sri Lanka with over 4500 Scouts participating for a period of 7 days and the first of its kind in Sri Lankan Scouting history. This is a proud moment for all of us Scouts and is a true reflection of how the Colombo Scouts have kept to their motto of ‘Be Prepared’ which has inspired many generations of Scouts around the world”.
Organizing Commissioner of the 55th Colombo Camporee, Mr. Supun Jayalath who is considered to be one of the youngest in the history to be appointed as the Organizing Commissioner of a Colombo Camporee added that “The challenging times we live in due to the COVID19 Pandemic, inspired the Colombo Scouts to think out of the box and invent the concept of a Virtual Camporee, which now is identified by many by its theme ‘Path to Invention’. This venture definitely would be the start of our path to reinvention and it is heartening to see the positive response we have received from all stakeholders including Scouts, Leaders, Parents, etc. thus far”.
The Organizing Committee has made all arrangements to host a fully virtual Camporee experience for the Singithi, Cub, Junior, Senior and Rover Scouts of the Colombo District where they can participate in a comprehensive non-formal educational program including virtual campsite building, Opening & Closing Ceremonies, 30 Skill-O-Rama activities, Virtual Campfire, Cub Day, Cub Talent Show, Christmas Carols, Fireside Chats with Prominent Personalities in the country, Sessions on Yoga and Mental Well Being, International Cultural Exchange Programs, Online Workshops facilitated by our partner organizations, etc. all from the safety of their homes.
