Crescent Bay District Camporee Information Packet. April 26-28, Firestone Scout Reservation. Scouting for All

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1 Crescent Bay District 2019 Camporee Information Packet April 26-28, 2019 Firestone Scout Reservation Revised 2/15/19 Scouting for All 2/15/19-Page 1 of 55

2 Contents Camporee Scout Clock Camporee Camporee Check-in... 7 What Is a Camporee?... 8 Crescent Bay Camporee... 8 Registration is only available online through Double knot... 9 Webelos Events First Aid Kim s Game First Responder Baseball Giant Clove Hitch Knots Orienteering River Jumper Shelter Set-Up Swamp Crossing Scout Events Chariot Race Compass Course First Aid Flagpole Raising Blind Knots to You! Shelter Set Up Tin Can Water Boil Topo Map Notes on Scoring Gateway Competition Patrol Meal Challenge Uniform Inspection /15/19-Page 2 of 55

3 Campsite Inspection General campsite information Firestone Scout Reservation Map Parking Permit Shooting Sports Permission Form-Firestone Shooting Sports Permission Form-BSA Youth Permission Form /15/19-Page 3 of 55

4 Crescent Bay District Camporee Scout Clock 2019 Day Activity Time Location Friday, April 26 Check-in Campsite Assignment (security gate closes at 9PM) 4:00 PM-9:30 P M Headquarters Ramada Cracker Barrel-SPL meeting 8:00 PM-? Headquarters Ramada Scoutmaster Cracker Barrel 8:00 PM-? Headquarters Ramada Lights Out/Taps 10:00 PM Flag pole for Buglers Saturday, April 27 Check ins 7:00AM-9:00 AM Headquarters Ramada Reveille 7:00 Flag pole for Buglers Unit Breakfasts 7:00 AM-8:45 AM Camp wide Opening Flags 9:00 AM-9:30 AM Flag Pole Uniform Inspections 9:30 AM-10:30 AM Flag Pole Event Set ups 9:30 AM-10:30 AM TBA Whittlin Chip / Totin Chip refresher Tin Can Boil area 10:30 AM-11:30 AM course TBA OAsis; drinks and snacks for sale 10:30 AM-1:00 PM Indian Village Webelos Events First Aid Kim s Game First Responder Baseball Giant Clove Hitch Knots Orienteering Retro Relay Race River Jumper Shelter Set-Up Swamp Crossing 10:30 AM-12:30 PM TBA 2/15/19-Page 4 of 55

5 Day Activity Time Location Saturday, April 27 Scout Events Chariot Race Shelter Set up Compass Course Blind Knots Applied First Aid Topo Map Skills Flag Pole raising Fire Building Shooting Sports Archery.22 caliber Rifles BB Guns Tomahawk (Sorry no Webelos) HOT DOG LUNCH (Tickets purchased with Registration. Additional tickets available as supplies permit) 10:30 AM-12:30PM TBA 10:30 AM-1:00 PM TBA 12:30 PM-1:30 PM TBA OAsis; drinks and snacks for sale 1:30 PM-4:00 PM Indian Village Webelos Events 1:30 PM-4:00 PM TBA Scout Events 1:30 PM-4:00 PM TBA Shooting Sports Archery.22 caliber Rifles BB Guns Tomahawk (Sorry no Webelos) 1:30 PM-4:30 PM TBA 2/15/19-Page 5 of 55

6 Day Activity Time Location Saturday, April 27 Unit Visiting / Free Time / Dinner 4:15PM-7:15 PM Camp Wide SERVICE PROJECT half hour per Den/Patrol 4:30PM-5:30 PM Indian Village OA Brotherhood Service project 5:30PM-6:30 PM Indian Village Cooking Contest Entries due Scheduled 10 minute intervals beginning 6:00 PM Ramada Campfire Program Webelos Awards Campfire Flag Retirement Ceremony OA Call Out Ceremony Taps & Lights Out 7:30 PM-8:15 PM 8:15 PM-8:45 PM 8:45 PM-9:30 PM 8:45 PM-9:30 PM 10:00PM Campfire ring Camp wide Buglers at flagpole Sunday, April 28 Reveille & Unit Breakfasts 7:00 AM-8:45 AM Camp wide Scouts Own & Closing Awards 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Flag pole Campsite Clean-up 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Camp wide Check-Out 10:30 AM- Headquarters Ramada 2/15/19-Page 6 of 55

7 Camporee 2019 April 26-28, 2019 Firestone Scout Reservation Camporee is a district wide opportunity for scouting units to join together in fellowship and to enjoy activities and events that put Scouting skills to use in an outdoor setting. This year s event will be held at the Historic Firestone Scout Reservation. Come participate in the OA Village, shooting sports, tomahawk throw, Trebuchet building competition, cook-off, and much more! Just a few miles east of Crescent Bay District, Firestone Scout Reservation is nestled in a canyon between Brea and Diamond Bar. This Scout camp was given to the Los Angeles Area Council in the 1920 s. This year, again, we are awarding Silver, Gold and Bronze level ribbons to high achieving Patrols at each activity. We will still award the over-all champions the coveted Cow Skull and Spirit Award, but we will also recognize the excellence of each patrol achieving the following scores: Silver: Score of 95+% highest score; Gold: Score of 90-94%; Bronze: Score of %. Location: Firestone Scout Reservation, TBA Campground Directions: Tonner Canyon Road, Brea, CA Camporee Check-in Check-in registration begins Friday, April 26 at 4:00pm at the Headquarters Ramada. Campsites are assigned based on ontime registrations. Late registrations will be accommodated in the order received. Registration and information Packets include: permission slips, parking permits, event descriptions, and more. Packets will be sent to each Unit leader upon registration, and may be found on our website: Crescent Bay District 2/15/19-Page 7 of 55

8 What Is a Camporee? A camporee is many things - camping fun for scouts, the thumping of hundreds of feet on the way to an evening campfire, and the blue smoke from fires cooking stew or ham and eggs. It's the patter of rain on many tents at night. It's the ripple of windblown flags in the morning sun. It's catching the idea of teamwork in a patrol. It's learning to carry out an order you d rather not.. A camporee can be a perfect showplace for the Scouting program. Therefore, it offers more than just a gathering of scouts. A camporee starts with the recognition that a patrol is the basic (camping) unit. The patrol demonstrates its very best camping techniques and shares its experiences with other patrols. The camporee involves the type of equipment that can be carried in a pack by scouts and can be set up entirely by scouts. The equipment thus setup enables the scouts to be completely selfsufficient for a self-reliant experience over a period of 2 or 3 days. Camporees are held on a council or district basis. They may be held at any time of the year. Camporee programs may include contests and demonstrations of outdoor Scouting skills as well as campfires, games, and field events. These activities can demonstrate Scouting at its best. Camporees can help councils and districts meet part of their goals. They stimulate overnight camping; they help units attain part of their annual 10 days and nights of camping; and they help prepare units for long-term camping. Camporees thus help units to earn the Quality Unit Award. Crescent Bay Camporee Our Camporee has grown to be one of the largest in the Council, with regular attendance of over 500 people! We include Webelos from the District and have a special program designed just for them. We also pair them with Troops from their neighborhood, so they can interact with older Scouts and witness the Patrol Method in action. We also have special opportunities for our District Venture Crews to interact, get to know each other, and share ideas. Our Camporee also showcases the Order of the Arrow Chapter in our District, Heyoka. The Order of the Arrow is our Honor Society within Scouting, providing members with an opportunity to deepen their commitment to the movement through service and adventure. There are several special ceremonies held each year at Camporee including the Call Out of new members, elected by their troops for this honor, and the Brotherhood Ceremony for members who have served their troops for a period of 10 months since their membership began. Order of the Arrow also provides a Trading Post at Camporee, The OAsis, where they sell drinks and snacks as well as colorful sunglasses and other fun items to build patrol spirit. 2/15/19-Page 8 of 55

9 Registration is only available online through Double knot You will need the following information Part 1 Participants Youth (Scouts and Venture crew menbers under 18) Adults (including Venture Crew mwmbers over 18) Webelos Adult Webelos Youth Saturday Hot Dog Lunch (Adult, Youth Scout/Venture/Webelos) Part 2 Forms 1. Leader Info- Contact information for two Unit leaders 2. Hot Dog Lunch Info- number requesting beef, kosher or vegitarian hot dogs 3. Patrols- number of Patrols or Dens you expect to bring Part 3 Cart (payments) Youth (Webelos/Scout/Venture) and Adults$30 Early Bird Registration (register and pay on or BEFORE April 1, 2019 $5 discount Hot Dog Lunch$5 2/15/19-Page 9 of 55

10 Registration Part 2 On Arrival Forms needed: Firearms (Firestone and General BSA) Youth Permission form Medical AB (including adults) Final numbers and payments for camping and hot dog lunch (pick up hot dog lunch tickets) Patrol Registration, roster Patrol meal challenge sign-up Judges (uniform inspection, events, preference for events) signup Patrol Divisions Patrol competition is divided in the three divisions: Chumash, Tongva and Shoshone. The division of each patrol is based on the ranks of the patrol members. The chart below left contains a point value for each rank. Calculate the division for a patrol by adding up the points for the rank of each patrol member, and dividing the sum by the number of patrol members to get the average points. The chart below right shows the divisions and the average point ranges. Rank Points Division Average Points No Rank 0 Chumash 0.0 <2.6 Scout 1 Tongva 2.6 <4.6 Tenderfoot 2 Shoshone 4.6 and above 2 nd Class 3 1 st Class 4 Star 5 Life 6 Eagle 7 2/15/19-Page 10 of 55

11 Enter the name of each patrol and division below. Unit Leader Unit # Patrol Name # Scouts Avg. points/ Division 2/15/19-Page 11 of 55

12 Webelos Events Webelos Scouts will compete as a den (or patrol) in eight skill events: best 7 of the 8 scores will be counted 2/15/19-Page 12 of 55

13 First Aid Kim s Game...14 First Responder Baseball...15 Giant Clove Hitch...16 Knots...17 Orienteering...18 River Jumper...19 Shelter Set-Up...20 Swamp Crossing...21 Additional activities include: Order of the Arrow Village BB guns Archery Webelos Scouts are welcome to attempt any Scout level activities as space and time allow, just for fun! Spirit Award: Enthusiasm Den flag and yell Participation in Webelos skill events Early registration (by April 1) Unit participation at District level (Commissioner, District Committee) Adult volunteers at Camporee Uniform Inspection Campsite Inspection 2/15/19-Page 13 of 55

14 First Aid Kim s Game EQUIPMENT Prepared question list (from Readyman and Fitness sections of Webelos Handbook) First aid items (~15), other items (~20 non first aid) 2 tarps 2 Stopwatches EVENT First Aid items are laid out on a blanket. Patrols have 60 seconds to observe items on the tarp. At that point, cover up the items with second tarp and patrols have 3-5 minutes to record and classify the items they are able to remember. [Webelos Scouts earn a point for each correct item that is correctly categorized] 2/15/19-Page 14 of 55

15 First Responder Baseball EQUIPMENT: Prepared First Responder question cards (30-40) Bases (Carpet squares) 2 stopwatches EVENT: A small baseball diamond is created in appropriate area. Den members will line up behind home plate. The umpire holds a set of cards. Each card has a First Responder question (based on information found in the WEBELOS handbook) and the number of bases the scout will advance if he/she answers the question correctly. Each Webelos Scout will try to answer questions given to him/her by the umpire. If the Webelos Scout gives the correct answer, he/she will advance the number of bases indicated on the card. If the scout gives an incorrect answer, he/she is out. The patrol will continue to score runs until it has accumulated 3 outs. Time and final score will be recorded. Time will be used to resolve any ties. 2/15/19-Page 15 of 55

16 Giant Clove Hitch EQUIPMENT Stand-alone tree or post or willing volunteer with flat surrounding ground (about 10 foot radius marked out with 31 circumference orange paracord) Large diameter 50-foot length of rope Practice ropes Stopwatch EVENT Patrol divides into two groups. Each group grasps an end of the rope. The ends of the rope thereafter cannot be let go. Around the post or tree, the group maneuvers as required to successfully complete a clove hitch. Time will be recorded. CLOVE HITCH 1. Bring the rope end over and under a pole 2. Take the end around a second time, crossing over the first wrap to form the shape of an X 3. Bring the rope end around a third time and tuck under the X 4. Pull the end of the rope to tighten the hitch Ideas for practice Have two Webelos Scouts do blindfolded while rest of patrol verbally instructs on necessary steps to complete task.) Try with a shorter and shorter rope (or bigger circle.) 2/15/19-Page 16 of 55

17 Knots EQUIPMENT (2 sets): 1 labeled 2x4 and saw horses to support 9 Sections of rope approximately 2-3 foot in length 2 stopwatches EVENT: Set up wooden pole horizontal above the ground so that it will be about chest level for a Scout. Hang 3 pieces of rope over the pole not tied but hanging loosely over the pole. The patrols line up and 1 Scout at a time takes his/her turn at trying to tie 3 basic knots correctly in the shortest amount of time. Knots Square Knot Clove Hitch Two Half Hitches These may be tied in any order. Timer will signal each Webelos Scout separately in sequence when to start. Webelos Scout must yell Finished when he/she thinks he/she has completed all 3 knots correctly. Penalty of 10 seconds will be assessed per knot if it is tied incorrectly. Each Webelos Scout s time will be recorded. The average for the Den will be recorded as the final result. Each time a Webelos Scout finishes, time stops. The judge will score the knots. If a second judge is available a second set of ropes can be used to start the next Webelos Scout. All Webelos Scouts from the patrol must participate (or accept a 60 second penalty) 2/15/19-Page 17 of 55

18 Orienteering EQUIPMENT (2 sets): 5 orange cones with stakes and mallet to anchor or other recognizable land marker Index cards and pencils 2 Extra Compasses (to lend to any patrol that did not bring any can borrow one) EVENT: Start with cone #1 as the start home base. Spread cone #2 at a distance of about 20 paces away from cone #1. Continue to spread cones out in a random pattern until cone #5 is the last finishing point. A stake will be used as a more permanent marker in case the cone gets bumped. Webelos Scouts will start at cone #1 and try to get a bearing with their compass to cone #2. After writing down their bearing, the Webelos Scouts will head to cone #2 and then try to use their compass to get a bearing on cone #3. Repeat this process until getting final 4th bearing reading on cone #5. Each bearing will be worth a total of 25 points. Deductions will be taken as follows: (-1) point for every 2 degrees off in either direction. A MAXIMUM of 10 points of deduction will be taken off per bearing point. The event is NOT a timed event, but each Den will be allowed a maximum of 20 minutes TOTAL to complete the event. If bearing can t be established then a total score of 15 points will be given per bearing to the patrol for showing effort of at least trying to use compass to get a bearing. The course master will measure the actual bearings for the cones after they are installed Example 1: 92 2: : 74 4: /15/19-Page 18 of 55

19 River Jumper Equipment Tiles (carpet, cardboard or such) 1 per Webelos Scout plus one square start and finish lines (ropes and stakes) 2 stopwatches Event Tiles are placed in a line on the ground behind a start line. Each patrol member stands on his/her tile facing the finish line. One tile is left unoccupied at the rear of the line. On signal, the extra tile is passed up to the head of the line. The first Webelos Scout places the tile down toward the goal line and steps onto it by moving the foot that is to the rear. Each Webelos Scout in the line advances by moving his/her rear foot to the now vacated tile in front of him/her. The final empty tile is passed forward and the process is repeated. Only 2 feet, not necessarily from the same Scout, are allowed on a tile at one time. The last Scout must be able to pick up the empty tile without falling or stepping in the river Scoring Time is recorded. If a Webelos Scout steps off the tile, the entire patrol must start over with time still running. 2/15/19-Page 19 of 55

20 Shelter Set-Up Equipment: Tarp (about 7x7 ) four 6-foot lengths of rope for ridge line four 3-foot lengths of rope for corners 2 back-up tree poles with guylines 10 Stakes (4 for shelter, 6 for trees 2 stopwatches Procedure: Den begins gathered around fully assembled and erected tarp with stakes already driven in ground and end ropes correctly tied in order to observe model to be achieved. Den is instructed to work as a team to achieve best time and performance. Den then lines up in relay formation behind start line. As they watch, the tent is collapsed in place without modification, other ridge line rope is removed and un assembled in to 4 six-foot lengths of rope placed upon the top of the collapsed tent. The Den is then instructed,, as a Den, to return the tent to its prior upright condition by joining the four ropes using three square knots. Next using a 2-half hitch on either end attach the lines to the trees. The Webelos Scouts only replace the ridge line The team is to then cooperatively snug both ropes up to best straighten the tent spine to the previously near straight level. Once the team has accomplished the task to their satisfaction, all Den members are to return behind the start line. Only when ALL have returned will time be stopped. Time will be recorded. A 15 second penalty will be added to the Den time for each knot that is incorrectly tied (3 square knots, 2 two-half hitches.) 2/15/19-Page 20 of 55

21 Swamp Crossing Equipment 30 rescue rope skateboards or large carpet square to sit on as sled with folded-over, taped edge to improve chances of staying on when being pulled marked river banks about feet across (orange cones) 2 stopwatches practice ropes Event The Den lines up in relay formation. The patrol is told that they have reached the edge of a swamp (marked by ropes, rocks or sticks) and must get to the other side. One Webelos Scout is able to cross the ancient bridge before it falls apart. The rest of the patrol must be pulled across the swamp with the help of a rope. On signal, the first Webelos Scout will run to the other side and toss one end of the rope back across the river. The rope must land within reach of the second Scout. The second Webelos Scout ties a bowline low around his/her waist then sits on the raft and holds on as he/she is pulled across the river by only the first Webelos Scout. The second Webelos Scout will then quickly untie the knot and repeat the sequence by throwing the rope across the swamp to the next Scout in line. Any Webelos Scout falling into the swamp must return to far bank and repeat effort. The relay continues until the whole Den has crossed the swamp. A 15 second penalty time will be added to the patrol time for each bowline that is incorrectly tied. Time and the number of Webelos Scouts crossing will be recorded. Tying a Bowline Form a small loop (the direction is important), and pass the free or running end of the knot up through the loop, around behind the standing part of the rope, and back down through the loop. A common mnemonic for tying this knot is "The rabbit comes out of the hole, round the tree, and back down the hole again", where the hole is the small loop, and the rabbit is the running end of the rope. It may be necessary to practice or even teach the bowline before the event. 2/15/19-Page 21 of 55

22 Scout Events Scouts will compete as patrols in eight skills events: best 7 of the 8 scores will be counted Chariot Race...23 Compass Course...24 First Aid...26 Flagpole Raising...28 Blind Knots to You!...31 Shelter Set Up...32 Tin Can Water Boil...37 Topo Map...41 Additional activities include: Order of the Arrow ceremonies.22 Rifles Tomahawk throw Archery Gateway Competition Spirit Award: Early registration (by April 1) Unit participation at District level (Commissioner, District Committee) Adult volunteers at Camporee Participation in Patrol Meal Challenge Uniform Inspection Campsite Inspection Bring Your Own Bugler (BYOB) 2/15/19-Page 22 of 55

23 Chariot Race Equipment 4 sets (To be provided by the Camporee Committee): 6 staves 9 12-foot lengths of rope suitable for lashing 2 stopwatches Procedure: 1. Patrol assembles 10 feet away from material 2. When time is called, they may approach material and begin 3. Lash poles together to form a square and then lash the final two poles across the square to form an X. Traditional square lashings should start and end with a clove hitch. Mark II square lashings should start with a loop and end with a square knot. There is only one diagonal lashing (starting with a timber hitch around both poles and ending with a clove hitch on one pole) as noted below. a. The transom and ledger are on the same side of the trestle (i.e. Top) b. Diagonal braces have 3 points on top of trestle and 1 point underneath. c. All lashings are square lashings except where the diagonal braces cross each other, and here a diagonal lashing is used. d. The starting clove hitch (or loop for Mark II) should support the areas of strain and be on the downward sides of the transom and ledger. 4. Once the chariot is complete, one member must ride the chariot across the racecourse while the other patrol members pull the chariot. 5. If lashings do not hold, they must start over. 6. Time stops when patrol and chariot cross the finish line with an intact chariot. Scoring: 5 points per correct Lashing (45 points max) with minimum 3 wraps and 2 fraps 1 point for every 15 seconds under 16 minutes. 2/15/19-Page 23 of 55

24 Compass Course This course will challenge a patrol s skills at measuring accurate compass headings and following the heading for a given distance. Equipment: 2 Compasses (provided by patrol) Pencil and bearing recording page Start and Stop posts with flags Procedure: Each patrol will be given a card with several headings and distances to follow that heading. Card Example: (1) ft (2) 79 62ft (3) ft (4) ft Begin at the starting pole with the yellow flag on the course. Use your compass to measure the first heading on your card. Several members of the patrol should measure the heading and then reach a consensus on the correct heading. Using the step measurement you obtained prior to the event about the distance of your step, you will follow the first heading listed for the distance listed by counting your steps. Stop at the point, and then follow the next heading for the distance listed on your card using the same technique. When you have followed all the headings for their listed distance in sequence, you will site the heading and step the distance to the red flagged finish pole. Write your heading and distance on the card. Give your Patrol yell and return to the course HQ for scoring. There is no time limit or points for speed. 2/15/19-Page 24 of 55

25 Scoring: Scoring will be based on: Accuracy of final heading This is in part a function of how careful they were on the prior 4 legs and how well they can site to the ending pole. None of the final legs will be so short that the heading cannot reasonably be measured. Scored as 50- Degree error (minimum 0). Accuracy of the distance from the patrol s ending location after leg 4 to the ending pole This is in part a function of how careful they were on the prior 4 legs and how well they can step the distance to the ending pole. None of the final legs will be so short that fractional steps will make a significant error. Scored as *the absolute value of the % error (minimum 0) (e.g. reported-expected distance /expected distance). Example: Patrols estimate ft True values ft 50-( ) *( /81) points Note that multiple and unique courses will be provided, including some that may back-track, so that patrols will end up in different locations from other patrols on the course. All headings are magnetic North Measuring a Scout s step: (1) Measure a distance along a straight path use a tape measure to mark a starting and ending point of 50 or 100 ft along a sidewalk or other straight path. (2) Each Scout in a patrol should walk along that path using their normal walking step and count the steps to walk that path. (3) Divide the distance walked by the number of normal walking steps to determine feet per step. (4) Record that number or a table listing number of steps to distance 2/15/19-Page 25 of 55

26 First Aid In this event, four members of your patrol have gone on a day hike while the rest of the patrol is at base camp. While on the hike, one of your patrol members has been injured. Your patrol must: Assess the scene for hazards and the victim s injuries. Treat the victim s injuries using proper first aid techniques from the current Scout Handbook. Build a pole stretcher if required by the injuries. Properly lift the victim into the stretcher using an appropriate lift (from the First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet) to minimize the risk of further injury. Properly carry the victim 50 feet. This will be a timed event. The reference used for this event will be The Boy Scout Handbook thirteenth Edition, 2016, and the First aid merit badge pamphlet (for proper victim lift). Scouts should know: Universal Precautions Order of Rescue (Hurry Cases, ABCs) Stopped breathing Heart attack signs Stroke Shock Minor Cuts, scrapes and Scratches Severe Bleeding Burns, minor superficial, serious partial thickness and sunburn Venomous snakebites, bites or stings of insects and ticks Puncture Wounds Hyperventilation Bite of a warm-blooded animal Broken Bones (Closed and Open Fractures) splints for arm, fore arm, leg and thigh Hypothermia, frost bite Heat Exhaustion, heat stroke, dehydration Choking Nosebleed Blisters on the hand and foot Ingested poisoning Object in the eye Bandaging a sprained ankle and injuries to the head, upper arm, and collarbone Pole Stretchers Lifting Injured Persons with a Two- Person Carry 2/15/19-Page 26 of 55

27 Scoring: Scene Safety, Victim Assessment, Getting Help 10pts. Universal Precautions, Proper First Aid Treatment 30pts. Proper Stretcher, Proper Two Person Lift 10pts. Proper Carry 10pts. Time 0-40pts. 1 point for every 8 seconds under 6 minutes, maximum 40 points 2/15/19-Page 27 of 55

28 Flagpole Raising 100 points max Equipment (4 sets) 3 staves approx. 5 ft in length 4 ropes for round lashing (approx. ¼ x100 ) 6 ropes for guide lines (approx ¼ x 140 ) 3 stakes and mallet Pole to measure height of completed flag pole Stopwatch Lashing: Four round or sheer lashings or a combination of the two are used to create a pole as long as possible. The round lashings should start and end with a clove hitch around both poles. The free end of the first clove hitch may be tucked under the subsequent wrappings or secured with two-half hitches to prevent slipping. A minimum of 6 wrappings are required. No frapping us used on round lashings. No wedging (inserting a wedge under the wrappings to further tighten them) is permitted. The sheer lashings start with a clove hitch around one pole. The free end of the first clove hitch may be tucked under the subsequent wrappings or two half hitches to prevent slipping. The wrapping should be racking turns (figure 8 around spars). A minimum of 5 wrappings and two frappings are required. Stroop lashings, Palo Alto GS sheer lashings, Half-Hitch round lashings, West Country round lashings, German round lashings, Dutch round lashings and Flemish round lashings are not permitted. Guy-Lines: Three guy-lines are constructed by joining two ropes with a sheet bend. Each guy-line is attached to the flag pole on the top pole with a clove hitch (with or without two half-hitches) above the top lashings. Taut-line hitches are tied at the other end to attach to the tent stakes. For areas with exceptionally hard soil, the tent stakes may be placed prior to the competition. 2/15/19-Page 28 of 55

29 Procedure: Materials will be laid out with the ropes separated, but not specifically coiled. Patrol stands 10 feet away from material. When they are ready to go they will give their Patrol Yell. On start they will lash the three poles together, assemble the guy-lines and erect the flag pole as fast as possible. Time will end whe the entire patrol is back behind the starting line. The goal is to have a very rigid, straight pole, which is as tall as possible, completed as fast as possible. Scoring: Knots (18 points maximum) Clove hitches (3) Sheet bends (3) Taut-line (3) 1 point deducted for each knot that needs to be worked into standard form, or left-hand sheet bend. 2 points deducted for each incorrect knot. Lashing (16 points maximum) Clove hitches starting and ending (8) Wrappings (minimum of 6 for round and 5 for sheer) and frappings (minimum 2, sheer lashing only) ½ point deducted for each knot that needs to be worked into standard form. 1 point deducted for each incorrect element. Flag pole height measured to the end of the pole not touching the ground (34 points maximum). 0 points if less than or equal to 2 pole lengths 1 point for every 4 cm longer than 2 pole lengths Time (32 points maximum) 0 points for any time greater than or equal to 12 minutes 1 point for every 20 seconds less than 12 minutes. The theoretical maximum is 100 Secure: Sheet Bend (tails on the same side) Insecure: Left-Hand Sheet Bend (tails on opposite sides) The theoretical 100 would require: all knots and lashing correct, a time under 1 minute 20 seconds and a length of 441 cm 14 9 or greater. The theoretical 0 score would require: all knots incorrect, a time over 12 minutes and a length of 305 cm (10 ) or less. After awarding any fractional points for time and height, any ties are resolved with the longest length of the lashed poles. 2/15/19-Page 29 of 55

30 Ideas for Practices: Knots o Clove hitch with and without two-half hitches and if interested rolling hitch,, gnat hitch and pole hitch o Sheet bend and if interested zeplin bend, hunters bend, figure eight bend o Taut-line Sheer and round Lashing o Experiment with the number of wrappings needed and the amount of overlap. o Experiment with two of one kind vs one of each kind o Lash three poles together and score for a lack of sag (add a weight to the center) and length Boom Use a 10-foot pole with 2 guy-lines assembled as above to practice the teamwork in retrieving the buckets or perhaps a snack. 2/15/19-Page 30 of 55

31 Blind Knots to You! This event challenges a patrol to correctly tie, as quickly as possible, the 7 knots required to earn First Class rank. Equipment 2 sets (To be provided by the Camporee Committee): 4 sawhorses 2 knot boards (2x4s) 14 ropes 2 stopwatches extra rope/clamps/duct tape to stabilize boards blindfolds Procedure: Each patrol chooses 7 members to participate. The optimum patrol size is seven Scouts. Members of smaller patrols will have to tie more than one knot! Scouts line up 10 feet from materials (at start line) Blind scouts will stand at the knot board with their blindfold in place. The Patrol will give their yell when ready. At start command, each patrol member advances to ropes and begins tying a knot. Square Knot Two Half Hitches Taut-Line Hitch Sheet Bend Bowline Timber Hitch Clove Hitch A non-blindfolded Patrol member must hand the rope to the blindfolded member. A blindfolded member may tie only one knot. When a blindfolded member is finished, he/she must remove the blindfold before running to the finish. If anyone adjusts the blind knot in any way, it will be considered as tied by a non-blinded Scout. Time stops when all knots are tied, Scouts are back at the starting line and patrol yells "Done" Knots must be attached to the bar through the provided hole, except for the timber hitch and clove hitch, which should be tightened around the bar. Scoring: 1 point for every 5 seconds under 130 seconds. (maximum 26 points) 8 points per correct knot Three bonus points if tied blindfolded. Three points off for any knot, which has to worked into the correct form or a left-handed sheet bend. (see flagpole pictures) 2/15/19-Page 31 of 55

32 Shelter Set Up Equipment: Description: Ridge line 12 x 12 Tarp (5 grommets on each side) lengths of rope or paracord lengths of rope or paracord 2 5 wood poles 2 4 x 3/8 dowels or sticks (with spares) 8 tent stakes Hammer or mallet 2 Stopwatches Measuring device for droop of ridge The patrol assembles the ridge line between two poles from two short and one long pieces of rope joined with a square knot and a sheet bend. The ridgeline is secured to each of the poles with a clove hitch. You may not dig the poles in to stand them up. The tarp is secured to the ridgeline with larks heads through the grommet and around a breakaway stick. Chumash (lowest patrol division) will simply place the stick through a loop in the grommet. The guy lines are attached to the end stakes with a taut-line hitch at both ends. For areas with exceptionally hard soil, the stakes may be placed prior to the competition about 27 feet apart. Guy lines Two ropes are attached to the center side grommet with two half-hitches, threaded through the side grommets as shown below and attached at each corner with a taut-line hitch. For areas with exceptionally hard soil, the stakes may be placed prior to the competition in two rows about 18 feet apart with each row about 13 feet long with three tent stakes evenly spaced. Procedure: Materials will be laid out with the tarp folded and the ropes separated, but not specifically coiled. The patrol gives their patrol yell when they are ready to go. Patrols will start 10 feet away from the material. On the start, they will assemble the shelter as fast as possible. Time will end when the entire patrol is back behind the starting line 2/15/19-Page 32 of 55

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36 Scoring: Patrol yell 2 points 2 points: enthusiastic participation of the entire patrol 1 point: partial participation or half-hearted yell 0 points: no yell prepared Knots 48 points Ridge taut-line hitches (2) Clove hitches (2) Larks heads (2) not scored for Chumash (automatic points) Sheet bend (1) Square knot (1) Guy-line taut-line hitches (4) Two-half hitches (4)- tight against grommet 1 point deducted for each knot that needs to be worked into a standard form or a left hand sheet bend (see flag pole for pictures). 3 points deducted for each incorrect knot. Ridgeline tautness 10 points. The droop at the middle of the tarp is measured. 10 points with 1 point deducted for each 5cm (2 inches) droop (maximum -10 off) No scrunching of the tarp will be used to reduce the droop. The poles must be at least the length of the tarp apart. Guy-line pattern 8 points 8 points for a pattern matching the diagram Time 32 points maximum. 0 points for any time greater than or equal to 16 minutes 1 point for every 30 seconds less than 16 minutes The theoretical maximum is 100 The theoretical 100 would require: an enthusiastic patrol yell, all knots correct, a ridge height greater than the pole length-5cm, the correct pattern of guy-lines and a time under 30 seconds. After awarding any fraction points for time, any ties are resolved minimum droop at the middle of the tarp. 2/15/19-Page 36 of 55

37 Tin Can Water Boil Objective: Score the maximum number of points by using pieces of wood to build a fire and boil water in a can as safely and quickly as possible. Tasks: Cut up two pieces of wood, following proper knife and hatchet safety. Assemble a tripod stand with a lever arm to suspend a can of water above the fire wood. Light a fire beneath the can and keep it going. Boil the water in the can. Point Award Areas: Patrols will be scored based on points earned for each of the 4 parts of the event: Wood preparation 15 minutes 20 points Tripod and lever construction 20 points Build fire and light, including bonus for magnesium match 25 points Time to boil 35 points Maximum total 100 Points 2/15/19-Page 37 of 55

38 Procedure 1. Patrol arrives at event with all Totin Chips, knives and hatchet. They may also bring a magnesium stick. 2. Wood Preparation a. Patrols are provided with the materials to create the fire: i. 2 one-foot long pieces of 2 x 3 wood ii. 2 one-foot long pieces of string b. Patrols are given 15 minutes to prepare the wood and string to make a fire with it. 3. Fire Building a. Patrols receive the following materials to set up the tin can water boil: i. 4 wooden poles ii. Two pieces of rope : one to form the tripod the other to anchor one end of the lever to the stake iii. 1 stake to hold the lever arm to the ground iv. Hammer v. 1 can partially filled with water/soap vi. 1 match b. The event timing starts c. The Patrol sets up the tripod and lever to suspend the can of water over the fire. i. A tripod lashing starting and ending with a clove hitch ii. The legs of the tripod are deployed properly. iii. The second rope attaches the pole to the stake iv. The lever is arranged to suspend the can over the fire without touching the wood with the second rope anchoring the other end of the pole to the stake. v. After the fire has started, the height of the can may be changed only by adjusting the sliding knot holding the lever to the stake in the ground. The tripod and lever may not be handled. d. The patrol arranges their wood, kindling and tinder for the fire. e. When the can is suspended over the firewood, i. The Patrol starts the fire with either a magnesium match or the provided strike anywhere match. ii. The Patrol may continue to feed wood, if they have remaining wood, to the fire iii. The Patrol keeps the fire going until the water in the can boils. f. The clock is stopped when the water boils (soap bubbles over top of can). 2/15/19-Page 38 of 55

39 General Rules Scoring Rules: 1. The Patrol must have their Totin Chips ready prior to starting the event. Scouts without Totin Chips may not assist with wood preparation. 2. Only folding locking-blade knives will be allowed for this event. Fixed blade knives are not allowed. There is no blade-length restriction. 3. Fires may only be started using the match provided or a magnesium stick. Magnifying glasses are not allowed as fire starters. 4. While maintaining the fire the Patrol may shield the fire from wind using their bodies and any materials they have in their day packs. 1. Wood preparation (20 points) For each Patrol member who does not bring a Totin Chip, subtract 2 points. Equipment such as knives, hatchets and magnesium sticks may be available to borrow from the event organizer. Subtract 5 points for each piece of equipment borrowed. Unsafe actions such as mishandling knives or the hatchet or not maintaining the proper safety distances will be penalized. Subtract 10 points per action. 2. Tripod & Lever (20 points) The tripod and lever construction must provide a stable and safe method of holding the can of water above the fire. Unstable construction due to poor lashings or other reasons will result in a deduction of 15 points. (Note: If poor or unsafe construction is present, judges may require use of a prefabricated tripod for continuation of the event for safety purposes.) If the water spills out of the can before the fire starts, the can may be refilled, for a 10 point deduction. 3. Fire building (15 points) If a Patrol is unable to start the fire with the one provided match they may ask for more matches. Each additional match used results in a 5 point deduction. Unsafe actions taken while starting or maintaining the fire will result in a 10 point deduction. 4. Magnesium match (10 points) 2/15/19-Page 39 of 55

40 10 points will be awarded if the Patrol uses a magnesium stick to start the fire instead of the provided match. 5. Time (35 points). 0 points for time over 30 minutes 1 point for every 40 seconds under 30 minutes 2/15/19-Page 40 of 55

41 Topo Map Equipment (To be provided by the Camporee Committee): Topographic map Pencils, index cards List of terrain features to be identified and locations to be identified 2 Stopwatches COMPASS PROVIDED BY PATROL Procedure: Scoring: Patrol may have 2 minutes to look over the map. Maximum time allowed for identification is 4 minutes. Patrol must orient the map using compass (20 points) Patrol identifies 10 items selected by the staff from among the following (5 points each) A summit A steep slope A gentle slope A perennial river or stream An intermittent stream A lake A saddle between two summits Map scale 20 points for correct map orientation. 50 points total, 5 points each for map feature identifications. Time maximum 30 points. 0 points for time over 4 minutes 2 points for every 15 seconds under 4 minutes A maintained trail A road A county line A forest boundary A boundary monument marker A built up area A building The declination of the map 2/15/19-Page 41 of 55

42 Top View of Mountain showing contours Drawn Contour Lines Steep slopes - contours are closely spaced Gentle slopes - contours are less closely spaced Valleys - contours form a V-shape pointing up the hill - these V's are always an indication of a drainage path which could also be a stream or river. Ridges - contours form a V-shape pointing down the hill 2/15/19-Page 42 of 55

43 Summits - contours forming circles Depressions - are indicated by circular contour with lines radiating to the center Latitude and Longitude: Maps are drawn based on latitude and longitude lines. Latitude lines run east and west and measure the distance in degrees north or south from the equator (0 latitude). Longitude lines run north and south intersecting at the geographic poles. Longitude lines measure the distance in degrees east and west from the prime meridian that runs through Greenwich, England. The grid created by latitude and longitude lines allows us to calculate an exact point using these lines as X axis and Y axis coordinates. Both latitude and longitude are measured in degrees ( ). 1 = 60 minutes 1 minute = 60 seconds Therefore: 7 ½ minutes = 1 / 8 of 60 minutes = 1 / 8 of a degree 15 minutes = ¼ of 60 minutes = ¼ of a degree Scale: Most USGS maps are either 1:24,000, also known as 7 ½ minute maps, or 1:62,500, known as 15 minute maps (the USGS is no longer issuing 15 minute maps although the maps will remain in print for some time). Standard topographic maps are usually published in 7.5-minute quadrangles. The map location is given by the latitude and longitude of the southeast (lower right) corner of the quadrangle. The date of the map is shown in the column following the map name; a second date indicates the latest revision. Photo-revised maps have not been field checked. Reference: pubs.usgs.gov/gip/topographicmapsymbols/topomapsymbols.pdf 2/15/19-Page 43 of 55

44 Notes on Scoring Each group (Webelos, Chumash, Tongva and Shoshone) is scored against their peers. Within each group the Den/Patrols are ranked for each event (ties get the average of the ranks in the tie). Not participating in an event is also ranked as a tie among those who did not participate. The best 7 ranks for each patrol are used. The sum of the remaining ranks is used to determine the winners in each group. Competing in at least seven events will improve your overall ranking. In addition to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd, Patrols that achieve notable performances (95, 90, 85% of the highest score in the group) will also receive ribbons (Silver, Gold or Bronze) recognizing their proficiency. Conduct unbecoming of a Scout. If a judge feels a Scout has conducted them selves in an inappropriate manner, he/she will give the Patrol a yellow card penalty for that event. If it is particularly severe or repetitive the Patrol will receive a red card penalty. Examples of this include arguing with the judge, cussing, bullying another Scout and etc. A description will be written on the card and turned in with the judges scoring. Sufficient points will be deducted from the event to lower on ribbon rank (yellow) or prevent placing in the event (red). The cards will be forwarded to the Scoutmaster. What is a good performance? Based on results from the Camporee 2018, the following are the 80 th percentile. That is, 20% of Patrols did better than this bench mark. Last year does not necessarily predict this year s results. Chariot Race: 7 minutes. Note materials will be different this year and should be easier. Shoshone was significantly faster than Chumash Compass Course: 5 degrees off on final heading, 8.2% (less than 3 feet) off on final distance. One Chumash Patrol had a spectacular performance with 3 degrees and 7 5/8 inches error. First Aid: 3 minutes, 57/60 skill points. Knowledge and time varied greatly within Skill groups. Flag Pole: Height 400cm, Time 6 minutes. Time was faster in higher divisions; height was more evenly distributed. Blind knots to you: new modification this year. Without blindfolds 12.9 seconds. Shelter set up: Ridgeline droop 15 cm, time 7 minutes. Faster and less droop in higher divisions Tin Can Water Boil: Time 13 minutes 13 seconds. Generally faster in higher divisions Topo Map: Time 92 seconds (slightly changed this year) 2/15/19-Page 44 of 55

45 Gateway Competition Get Your Goat Gateway construction is our fun and traditional way of kicking off Camporee. Please let your Scouts imaginations run free and encourage their creativity. The gateway judges will use the following guidelines when evaluating each Troop s gateway. Results will be announced during award presentations at closing Flags on Sunday Morning. Unit clearly identified on Gateway Use of Theme, Scouting for All in Gateway All guidance and construction conducted by youth leadership and Scouts. Adults may not participate in the construction other than to act a safety monitors. Flags properly displayed (May be removed for the Opening Flag Ceremony) Gateways are safe and sturdy Gateways are of appropriate dimensions to comfortably allow entry and exit All knots and lashings used and correctly tied as defined by the BSA Handbook, BSA Fieldbook or Pioneering Merit Badge pamphlet. Creativity Extra Credit: Incorporation of the Firestone Goat totem No Work on Gateways permitted After Lights Out (10PM 6 AM) Reminders from the Guide to Safe Scouting o Scouts up to age 14 may be use step stools (one or two steps) up to 4 feet. o Scouts 14 and older may use a 6 ft ladder following the manufacturer s recommended practices. o Pick axes, mattocks and posthole diggers are also limited to Scouts 14 and older. Remember- Leave No Trace. o Pioneering projects, such as monkey bridges, have a maximum height of 6 feet. o Open platforms are limited to 4 feet (without climbing harnesses etc. o Adequate lighting must be available after dark. o Close supervision should be followed when Scouts are building or using pioneering projects 2/15/19-Page 45 of 55

46 Patrol Meal Challenge Cooking Contest This is your opportunity to highlight the excellent cooking skills of your Patrol and win special medals and accrue Spirit Award Points for your unit! You must register your Patrol for the challenge on Friday night/ Saturday morning at the Headquarters Ramada. Your meal must be presented at your scheduled 10-minute window to the Celebrity Judges who will be assembled at the Headquarters Ramada. Patrols must return by 7:30 pm to pick up their serving dishes and utensils or points will be deducted from their scores. Results will be announced during award presentations at closing Flags on Sunday Morning. The winning team will receive a Lodge Scout Dutch Oven for their Troop! TEAM A team representing their patrol must consist of Scouts only. Scoutmasters and/or Adults (defined as over 18 years old) may not participate, except as the Safety Monitors. FIRE Use any method to cook that you choose, as long as it meets Scout Standards and Fire Safety rules. (No ground fires at Firestone) TIME The meal preparation must be complete and the meal served at your scheduled time. QUANTITY Each team will prepare one serving for presentation in addition to their patrol members meals. HYGIENE The COOKS must be physically clean, that includes the hands that have been cleaned with soap and water. All of the equipment and food must also be clean. THE ACTUAL MEAL Points are awarded as follows: o 20 pts for quality (TASTE) o 20 pts for texture (Moist/Dry/Tender/Tough) o 20 pts for presentation (LOOKS) o 20 pts for ingenuity (DIFFERENT) o 20 points for degree of difficulty and including each category of dish (Main dish, Vegetable, and Dessert). For example, using something other than a propane/butane stove The meal should include: Main dish Vegetable, and Dessert 2/15/19-Page 46 of 55

47 Uniform Inspection The uniform inspection will be assessed by Patrol with a few aggregate items from the Troop. The Troop score will be the average of the Patrols. Each Patrol should be prepared with an enthusiastic yell and an excellent Patrol flag. Patrols are expected to have consistent uniforms. Uniformity of the neckerchief slides, socks and shoes are not expected. All Scouts must wear official uniform pants, but the styles do not need to match. The Eagle Scout neckerchief (see below) will be considered matching to any troop neckerchief. Each Scouts uniform, hands and face should be clean. Patches should be placed according to the BSA standards (see below). The Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader are expected to have their position patches in place and extra points will be given if NYLT trained. The Unit is expected to have an American flag and a Troop flag with any award ribbons earned. 2/15/19-Page 47 of 55