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Gathering Waters District Fall Camporee October 3- 5, 2014
Gardner Dam Scout Camp
In search of…Eagles This Camporee will have team ‘challenges’ all day Saturday, and will include awards for scout skills as well as the coveted traveling frying pan. There will also be another frying pan awarded if an out of district troop wins the competition. The competition will be based off the theme, in search of…Eagles. There will be 18 stations, at each station the patrol with have the opportunity to earn points for the activity. The more points they earn, the more clues they receive to who the Eagle is. Before the patrol leaves the station, they will have to answer the question presented and try to determine who the famous Eagle is. The patrol who answers the most questions correctly will receive the frying pan. The purpose of this Camporee is to promote teamwork, improve basic Scout skills, and have fun. The Camporee will reinforce Scouting traditions by encouraging patrols to have a camp gadget at their campsites as well as keeping a clean and organized campsite. And use their patrol skills during the Saturday events. Troops are also requested to bring proper documentation demonstrating adherence to BSA policies regarding Health and medical Records as well as safety equipment (part of the ‘Top Troop’ scoring system). Medical forms A & B are required for both scouts and adults attending the camporee. There will be Patrol challenges so all Scouts must participate in the events with their Patrol only. There will be separate challenges for the adult Scouters as well. Scoring will be based on participation as well as how well the Patrol performs. Aquatics: The Patrols must have at least 2 in each patrol that has there 2014 BSA swimming tag for the Aquatics part of the Camporee Challenge. Cooking competition will also be a part of this Camporee. A ‘Scoutmaster’ Dutch oven cook-off for the Golden Spatula will take place Saturday evening. Since having them participate in Boy Scout events such as this strengthens recruitment of Webelos Scouts into Troops, Troops are encouraged to invite their ‘feeder’ pack Webelos Dens to attend. Webelos from packs that don’t ‘feed’ a specific troop are encouraged to attend as well. There is a ratio of one leader to every four WEBELOS that is required. Scouts are encouraged to not wear their field (“Class A”) uniforms during the ‘challenges’, but save them for the Saturday night campfire ceremony and Sunday morning church service.
Wear an activity uniform (“Class B”) consisting of a T-shirt and green trousers or shorts (with belt of course) for the competitions and challenges.
Are you prepared? Troops Patrols will be challenged throughout the weekend with activities in the following areas:
First Aid
Shelter Building
Fire Construction
Problem Solving
Leave No Trace
Team Building
Lashing and knot tying
Structure construction
Scout Spirit
These Troop-Patrol challenges will all be scored on a point scale that will be released at the Leader meeting on Friday night. These point challenges will rank each Patrol
Top Troop Award 1. Top Troop/Patrol Awards will be based on how many questions the patrol answers correctly regarding who the famous Eagle is. This award is the traveling frying pan. 2.
The Golden Shovel will be awarded for the quality of campsite competition.
3. A ‘Scoutmaster’ Dutch oven cook-off for the Golden Spatula will take place Saturday evening.
GENERAL INFORMATION TYPE OF CAMPOREE: In search of…Eagles. Will Consist of Lashings / Competitions / Relays / First Aid Skills and leave no Trace. Each event will feature a famous Eagle, and the patrol will have to determine the identity of that famous Eagle. DESCRIPTION Saturday activities will focus on Patrol (Team Work / Skills / Scout Spirit / Leader Ship / First Aid. FEES There will be a fee of $10 per Scout and $10 per adult. This will cover individual camp fees, patch, liability insurance, and camporee program supplies. Registration and fees are due by September 28, 2014
TROOP EQUIPMENT troop gear for weekend camping including gas camp stove or Dutch Oven with Charcoal camp table, dining fly, camp chairs, Troop and American flags and stands, SCOUT EQUIPMENT Regular camping gear, weather appropriate clothing (events will proceed regardless of weather), properly completed Class 1 health form (youth and adult), a signed first aid release form UNIFORMS Class A uniforms should be worn to cracker barrel, worship service, and campfire. Class B uniforms are appropriate in camp activities FOOD Units are responsible for their own food for weekend. No food is provided. Cooking will be done in campsites. WATER is available in the camping area HEADQUARTERS Located in Strayer Lodge. Check In will also be at the Strayer lodge Friday between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm PARKING Only 1 vehicle and trailer will be allowed in the camping area. All vehicles will need to be parked in the parking area. CAMPSITES Sites will be assigned on a first come basis; please check-in with Camporee staff before setting up your camp. FIRES: Fire-emergency waters bucket must be on hand. FIREWOOD There is plenty of firewood throughout the camp. No firewood can be brought into camp and burned. LATRINES are found throughout the camp and near the campsites. FIRST AID will be at the Strayer Lodge GARBAGE DISPOSAL Each troop should bring plastic trash bags. Bagged trash can be left in the dumpster. CRACKER BARREL A mandatory organizational meeting and Cracker Barrel will be held in the Eagle Room on Friday night at 9:30 p.m. for Scoutmasters and SPLs. WORSHIP SERVICE Non-denominational worship services will be held Saturday evening at the Camp Chapel 6:30 to 7:00 PM. CAMPFIRE: Campfire will be held Saturday at 8:00 PM at the Wolf Bowl Each patrol should be prepared to perform a song or a skit for the campfire. PATCHES All registered Scouts and Adults will receive a Camporee patch.
PATROLS: A patrol must have at least 4 and no more than 8 Scouts for the events. GATEWAYS: Gateways will be used for this Camporee, but must be designed and erected by the boys, and should incorporate the in search of…Eagles theme. CAMPSITE INSPECTION: Campsite judging is designed to teach Scouts the fundamentals of good patrol camping habits, including safety, comfort, cooking skills, health and sanitation. Inspection form is attached. Webelos will be judged separately from the scouts. The Webelos will be judged to the same inspection criteria. AWARDS: Patrols will be judged on camping and competitive events. SMOKING: All Scouting activities are to be non-smoking events. Please do not smoke in front of the Scouts. LEADERS: It takes many Adult Leaders to run a successful Camporee. We ask that each Unit provide available Adult Leaders to help at the Field Stations and help aspects of the Camporee. All Adult Leaders are requested to attend the Friday Night Adult Cracker Barrel. (See schedule.) All the assistance you can provide will help make the Camporee a more successful and pleasurable event for all.
EMERGENCY PHONE # Dial 911 Gardner Dam Scout Camp N2992 Gardner dam Rd. White Lake WI, Camp Phone (715) 882 – 2941
Gathering Waters District Fall Camporee In search of…Eagles October 3-5, 2014
Gardner Dam Scout Camp
Schedule Friday 3 October 4:00pm – 7:00pm 8:30pm – 9:30pm 9:30pm – 10:30pm 11:00pm
Check in -Troops Introductions SM / SPL Meeting and Cracker-barrel Lights out
Saturday 4 October 6:30am – 8:00am 8:05am – 8:20am 8:30am – 11:55 am 11:55am – 1:00pm
Breakfast Assemble at flagpole for morning colors Scouting Challenges Lunch and clean-up
1:00pm – 3:15pm 3:20pm – 430pm 4:30pm – 6:00pm 6:30pm – 7:00pm 8:00pm – 9:30pm 11:00pm Sunday 5 October 7:00am – 8:45am 10:00am –
Scouting Challenges Tournaments / “Other” Activities Supper competition and Camp Site judging Chapel Campfire, skits and awards Lights Out Breakfast Camp clean-up and check out
Troops may checkout and receive Camporee patches after final inspection.
Gathering Waters District Fall Camporee In search of…Eagles October 3-5, 2014
Gardner Dam Scout Camp
Camp Site Inspection Sheet Troop Campsite Inspection Item Possible Score Earned Score Patrol Flags Displayed Troop Flag Displayed US Flag Displayed Personal Gear Stored Duty Rosters Posted Menus Posted No Vehicles in Campsite Patrol Site Neat & Clean Patrol Site Camp Gadget Displayed First Aid Kit in Central Location Troop and Patrol Areas Defined Troop Campsite Entrance Defined Fire Buckets or Fire Fighting Equip Cooking area neat and tidy
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TOTAL TROOP SCORE _____ Troop _____________________________ Judge _____________________________ Judge _____________________________
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Judge _____________________________
Gathering Waters District Fall Camporee In search of…Eagles October 3-5, 2014
Gardner Dam Scout Camp
SONG AND SKIT SONG and SKIT: Please hand in the Song and Skit sheet, with leader approval, for points with your registration. If your patrol does not perform when asked the points will be forfeited.
Troop _____________________ Pack___________________
Patrol ____________ Song ___________ Skit ____________ Patrol ____________ Song ___________ Skit ____________ Patrol ____________ Song ___________ Skit ____________ Patrol ____________ Song ___________ Skit ____________ Scoutmaster Signature _______________________