Our Council just had the opening day for weekend camping reservations for the 2006-2007 season. The process runs smoothly and is well done. I have been taking part in this process for the past four years.
The problem is that every year, the line forms earlier and earlier. This year the first guy was in line at 10 AM Saturday, for registration which starts on Monday at 8 AM. I got there at 5 AM Monday and was #32 in line.
I suggested there must be a better way to do things so that people aren't waiting outside for days and sleeping overnight at the Council office! I would think a lottery system of some sort might be fair. I know it won't please those who don't mind waiting for days, but there has to be a limit.
Anyway, I'd appreciate hearing how other Councils handle weekend camping reservations for your Scout Camp.
