camporee: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low FrequencyScouting / Youth Group Terminology, Informal
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What does “camporee” mean?
A regional gathering or competition for Scouts involving outdoor camping, activities, and events.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A regional gathering or competition for Scouts involving outdoor camping, activities, and events.
A local or regional camp for youth groups, particularly Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, focused on competitions, skill demonstrations, and fellowship. More broadly, can refer to any organized, often competitive, camping event for groups.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term 'camporee' is primarily American in origin and usage. In British Scouting, the equivalent event might be called a 'camp' or a specific event name (e.g., 'District Camp'), but 'camporee' is understood due to the global nature of Scouting.
Connotations
In American English, it strongly connotes the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) or similar youth organisations. In British English, it is a recognisable but less commonly used Americanism within Scouting circles.
Frequency
Much more frequent in American English, particularly in the context of the BSA. Very low frequency in general British English.
Grammar
How to Use “camporee” in a Sentence
[Subject: Troop/Scouts] + attend + [Object: camporee][Subject: Council/District] + host/organise + [Object: camporee]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “camporee” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Not used as a verb.
American English
- Not used as a verb.
adverb
British English
- Not used as an adverb.
American English
- Not used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- The camporee weekend was a great success.
- We need the camporee schedule.
American English
- The camporee activities were challenging.
- He's the camporee committee chair.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Rare, potentially in historical or sociological studies of youth organisations.
Everyday
Used primarily by parents of Scouts, Scout leaders, and former Scouts.
Technical
Specific term within the field of youth programme management and outdoor education, particularly in American contexts.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “camporee”
- Misspelling as 'camperee' or 'campory'. Using it as a general synonym for any camping trip.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A camporee is usually a local or regional event for a smaller number of Scouts. A jamboree is a much larger national or international gathering, often involving tens of thousands of participants and more ceremonial events.
No, while most commonly associated with the Boy Scouts of America, the term is also used by Girl Scouts, Camp Fire groups, and other similar youth organisations for their multi-unit camping events.
It would sound unusual and possibly humorous. 'Camporee' strongly implies an organised event for an official youth group, not an informal private trip.
No, it is a low-frequency term. Its usage is confined to specific communities (Scouting families, leaders) and contexts. Most adults without that background would not use or may not know the word.
A regional gathering or competition for Scouts involving outdoor camping, activities, and events.
Camporee is usually scouting / youth group terminology, informal in register.
Camporee: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkæm.pəˈriː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkæm.pəˌriː/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Not applicable for this specific term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: We CAMP to be happy and free at the camp-o-REE (like a jubilee).
Conceptual Metaphor
A CAMP IS A FESTIVAL / A CAMP IS A COMPETITION.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'camporee' primarily associated with?