More than 18,000 Boy Scouts are expected to participate in a three-day
series of events titled Scout-O-Rama, running Friday to Sunday at the
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
About 1,000 Boy Scouts are expected to camp at the Dunes' private
facility during the weekend's festivities.
The series will kick off with an Eagle Scout alumni reunion to be held
at 5:30 p.m. Friday. This event is open to all individuals who have
earned the Eagle rank and will include dinner and presentations by Eagle
Scout alumni.
Saturday will feature a host of events for the Scouts, including canoe
races, obstacle courses and wall climbs. The cost to attend Saturday's
programs is $5 per person.
At 10 a.m. Sunday, about 250 Boy Scouts will accompany their mothers
under the Dunes' giant white tent for a Mother's Day brunch.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport
Beach. Information: Brett Beck, (714)546-4990, Ext. 142.
