Last updated 9/9/26
Operation Rendezvous 2026 has a multitude of activities and challenges. Most program areas are not split based on age, rank, or program level within Scouting America, rather, any scout, participant, or visitor may attend any of the areas. All areas have activities that can be utilized by all age groups, but not all ages may participate in each activity. (.22 Long Rifle Range is for Troop Scouts and older) Scouting America Age-Appropriate Guidelines and the Guide to Safe Scouting govern minimum ages on certain events. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/
Friday, September 18, 2026
5:00pm – 11:00 pm Scout units check in/registration and move into barracks
5:00pm – 9:00 pm Scout Museum opens in Building 353 / Trading Post Bldg 353 or Parade Field
5:00pm – 9:00 pm Adventure Point Climbing Wall, Inflatable Archery Range open
5:00pm – 9:00pm Inflatable Bounce Houses open
5:00pm – 7:30pm STEM Activities open in and around Building 353
7:30pm – 8:00pm POW/ MIA Ceremony – Camp Memorial Walk next to Camp Chapel, across from the PX
8:00pm – 9:00 pm Night Hike – Meet on the North Side of the Parade Field at the Grandstand Podium
7:30pm – 8:30pm Glow Frisbees – Parade Field Grandstand before the Night Hike
10:00 pm All Leaders Meeting - Pack leaders, Scoutmasters, SPLs at the Mess Hall - Bldg 631M
11:00 pm Lights Out - TAPS plays on Camp Grayling Public Address System
Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:00 am Wake up! – Reveille plays on Camp Grayling Public Address System
7:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration for Saturday arrival at the event Registration Area
7:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast @ Mess Hall at assigned shift by Color Group
8:30am – 9:00am Gather and Organize by Unit at the Parade Field
9:00am – 9:15 am Opening Ceremony at Parade Field
9:15 am – noon All Events, Activities & Exhibits Open
11:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch for Participants - Mess Hall at assigned shift by Color Group
Noon – 1:00 pm Staff lunch shifts / some staff lunches may be served at the event areas
1:00 – 5:00 pm All Activities & Exhibits Re-Open
5:30– 7:30 pm Dinner Time - Mess Hall at assigned shifts by Color Group [UPDATED]
6:30pm- 7:00pm Gather for Arena Show – Parade Field Grandstand Area
7:00pm – 9:30pm Evening Events Begin – Army Band “Live Fire” at the Grandstand
8:00pm- 9:00pm Honored Eagle Ceremony at the Waterfront (enter behind Grandstand) AOL and Older
9:30pm -10:00pm All Event Activities End – Gather for Fireworks at the Waterfront Area
10:00pm -10:30pm Fireworks Show and Finale!
11:00 pm Lights Out - TAPS plays on Camp Grayling Public Address System
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - THERE IS NO ORGANIZED CLOSING EVENT ON SUNDAY
7:00 am Wake up! – Reveille plays on Camp Grayling Public Address System
7:00 am – 9:30 am Continental Breakfast on the Go! Pick up at Mess Hall Area Bldg 631M
10:00 am – 10:30am A Scout is Reverent- Scouts Own! - Religious Service at the Unit Level
10:00 am – 12:00pm Scout Barracks Check Outs Begin / Exit Packets are distributed by Admin and Reg Team
Participants will begin departing AFTER Barracks Check out and Exit Packets are Issued.
