Uniforms
Cub Scouts, Scout BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts and their leaders are encouraged to wear the Scout Activity Uniform (Scout T-shirt and Scout Pants).
Note: Participation in challenge courses should be done in clothes that can get dirty and possibly be stained. Several of the courses will result in the participants getting wet and/or muddy.
Trading Post
The MCC Scout Shop will offer general Scouting goods as well as Rendezvous 2026 branded items on-site during the event.
Patch Trading
Patch trading is allowed and encouraged throughout Rendezvous 2026.
Golf Carts
Golf Carts are for staff use only. Other than for emergencies, event participants will not be allowed to ride in or on golf carts or Gators.
Order of the Arrow Service Corps
Order of the Arrow members of Mishigami Lodge #29 (https://mishigami.org/) will be on-site throughout Rendezvous 2026. All OA Service Corps members should always wear their Sash during the event for additional identification.
Order of the Arrow service corps members will sleep in the barracks and eat in the mess hall.
Lost and Found
A lost-and-found department will be located near Rendezvous 2026 Event Headquarters. People seeking lost articles should report to the lost-and-found area and fill out an identification card describing the missing item. To guard against the loss of valuables, everyone should mark uniforms and personal equipment with name, home address, and phone number.
Photo Releases
The Michigan Crossroads Council (MCC) would like to use photos and videos taken during the Rendezvous 2026 for promotional and marketing purposes. Photographs will only be used for MCC print and electronic materials, such as brochures, flyers, presentation slides, and website.
The MCC respects the privacy of all our Scouts; thus, no names will be published when using photographs in printed and electronic media.
Photo Release forms are Part A of the BSA Health Form required for any Scouting activity.
Friday Night Events
See schedule for timing and locations.
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday at the parade field east. Each Scout unit should designate two flag bearers for the ceremony. One for the unit’s flag and one for the unit’s country flag.
Saturday Night Show
The Show will begin at 7:00 pm on Saturday night. There is no formal “march” to the show.
Note: Please be advised that we will be sitting on the ground. Stadium seats or ground cloths that do not raise your body above ground level are permitted. For those attending who would like to use chairs, you will be asked to sit in the back so as not to obstruct anyone’s view. We do suggest that you dress for the weather and that you plan to bring water to keep yourself hydrated.