Peterloon Event Guide. Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? October 10 12, October 6, 2014 Edition

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1 Peterloon 2014 Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? October 10 12, 2014 Event Guide October 6, 2014 Edition

2 Contents Welcome to Peterloon 2014 Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?... 0 Chapter 1 What is Peterloon... 1 History... 1 Calling All Scouts to Peterloon... 1 Who Should Attend... 1 Boy Scout Troops & Venturing Crews... 2 Webelos... 2 Overview of 2014 Event... 2 Peterloon Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?... 2 Peterloon Registration... 2 Peterloon Costs... 3 What to Expect... 3 Highlights for Peterloon Camp Location... 4 Maps & Driving Directions... 4 Chapter 2 Before Coming to Peterloon Registration & Paperwork... 5 Registration... 5 Registration Process for Weekend Participants... 5 Peterloon Saturday Individual Registration for Webelos and Scouts... 5 Registration Dates... 6 Registration Costs... 6 Reimbursement... 6 Paid Registrants Receive... 6 Event Paperwork... 7 Unit Roster Required at Check-in... 7 Tour and Activity Plan Required for Out of Council units only... 7 Medical Forms Bring for Your Unit s use... 7 Participant Agreement Form: COPE/Climbing/Rappeling Optional... 7 Tee Shirt Order Form Optional... 7 Unit Volunteer Application Bring the completed Application to Check-In... 8 i P a g e

3 Chapter 3 Transportation, Arrival and Check-In... 9 Preparation... 9 Cargo Vehicle Passes Delivering Equipment to your Campsite... 9 Where to go All Campers... 9 Vehicles... 9 Cargo Vehicles Visitor Parking Parking Area Tips Special needs parking passes Campers and Visitors Arrival (Remote Parking) Friday Arrival Saturday Morning Arrival Saturday Arrival WEBELOS Saturday Afternoon Arrival Saturday Evening Arrival Sunday Morning Arrival Prearranged Leaving of Peterloon by Scouts Cargo Vehicle Arrival Equipment Drop off at Campsite General Driving Directions for Cargo Vehicles to Peterloon Campsite Directions from the East on I-275: Directions from the West on I-275: Remote Parking Area Driving Directions Arrival at Campsite Friday 2:00 9:00 PM Check-In Traffic Pattern and Check-In Stations Camping Areas Camp Honor Unit Wrist Bands Locating your campsite Unloading your gear Helpful hints for setting up your Peterloon Camp Site Campfires & Cooking Fires ii P a g e

4 Early Arrivals Early Arrival Thursday Camp Set-up Early arrival Friday before 2:00 pm Early Arrival Arrangements Late Arrivals until 10:45 pm Friday Late Arrivals after 10:45 pm Friday Chapter 4 What to do at Peterloon Event Agenda Thursday, Oct Friday, Oct Saturday, Oct Sunday, Oct Highlights for Peterloon 2014 Not to Miss Friday Night Events Jewish Religious Services Cincinnati Observatory Friday Night Movies Leader Meeting Saturday Activities Action Center District Hosted Events Midway Business and Industry Partnerships SCOUT & LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Food Court Arena Show Sunday Morning Activities Catholic Religious Services LDS Religious Services Non-denominational Protestant Religious Services Islamic Services Food Vendor Special Interest Areas Adult Hospitality Area iii P age

5 Webelos Venturing Crews Trading Post (Souvenirs) Chapter 5 Leaving Peterloon and After the Event Check Out on Sunday Process and Paperwork Vehicle Passes and Troop Trailers Campsite Inspection Chapter 6 Logistical Details & Frequently Asked Questions...36 Additional Info available District Peterloon Chairs Before Peterloon During Peterloon How to Find Someone at Camp First Aid & Emergency Proceedures Campsite Rules (Safety and Sanitation) Security Special Needs Vehicle and Special Needs parking passes Food court Souvenirs Trading Post Site Hospitality Area for Adults Religious Services Campfire Policy at Peterloon Volunteering at Peterloon Arrival at Peterloon (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 3) Parking at Peterloon (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 3) Dropping Off Gear (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 3) Checking In at Peterloon (Peterloon Guide, Chapters 2 & 3) Fire and Wood Ban (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 6) Saturday Volunteers (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 6) Activities at Peterloon (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 4) iv P a g e

6 Food Drive & Blood Drive (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 4) Trading Post (Peterloon Guide, Chapter 6) Sunday Departure(Peterloon Guide, Chapter 5) Appendix A - Forms Peterloon Forms Required Registration Required Unit Roster Required National Tour and Activity Plan Units from Outside Dan Beard Council Only Required BSA Annual Health and Medical Record form Optional Participant Agreement Form FOR Rappelling Optional T-Shirt Order form Required Unit Volunteer Application v P a g e

7 Welcome to Peterloon 2014 Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? Welcome to Peterloon 2o14! We have a big weekend planned for you! Plans for Peterloon are well underway, and the Scouters working on this event intend to make it the best mini Jamboree yet! As in year s past, all Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews, and Webelos Scouts are welcome to participate we look forward to seeing you at the event. Peterloon will again be held at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation in Loveland, Ohio. Two years ago, 5,460 Scouts from 193 Units attended Peterloon. They included Troops, Crews, and Packs from 9 different Councils from over a four state area. Peterloon has been a Dan Beard Council event since 1927, and is named for the family farm where the giant campout was originally held. This year s theme is Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?. This theme will be represented throughout the program and especially in the Action Center area where you will experience a number of hands-on Scouting activities. In addition, the program will also highlight the proud heritage of the Scouting organization. Patrol and individual competitions, and many other fun activities will encourage Scouts to make new friends in their camping areas. Scouts and Scouters alike will demonstrate their know-how and skills by participating in the various Action Center activities on Saturday. The midway expands for 2014 with over 50 exhibitors and activities including spar pole climbing, helecopters, historical displays, and many other outdoor fun and educational events on hand. The Arena show will be more exciting than ever with a DJ, Scout Talent Show Performances and a Laser Light Show. So welcome, and may your Peterloon experience be wonderful and the memories last a lifetime! Chris Houser Steve Richter Tom Dugger Chairman, 2014 Peterloon Executive Committee Operations Leader, 2014 Peterloon Chief Scout Executive/ Chief Executive Officer Dan Beard Council BSA

8 Chapter 1 What is Peterloon HISTORY Once every two years the Dan Beard Council calls all Boy Scouts to the banks of the Little Miami River for a unique gathering Peterloon, the longest continuously operating camporee in the history of Scouting - a council tradition since Back in 1927, the first Peterloon took place at Peterloon Farm, the estate of a prominent Cincinnati family, the Emerys. Over the years, the event kept the name, even after moving to other locations, such as a county park and a local airport. By 1965, Peterloon was located at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation Lower Camp Craig, where it has been held ever since. The first event was created so that Scouts could make their own camping equipment and have overnight patrol camping. In 1927, 300 Scouts and leaders participated in the first camporee. Peterloon has retained a reputation for its fundamental approach to patrol competition, hands on experiences, and outdoor fun in the scouting traditions. Some memories that the Council still talks about include the 1967 Peterloon, where pro football star quarterback Fran Tarkenton tossed a football to astronaut John Glenn at the Saturday evening campfire. Another year, the opening ceremony dazzled the participants with red, white, and blue aerial fireworks set off at the "rockets' red glare" during the national anthem. These were followed by red and white aerial fireworks during the playing of the Canadian national anthem, in honor of the many visiting Canadian troops. Other Peterloon ceremonies have featured a massing of the flags, including as many as 200 unit flags crossing the arena area. Such is the pageantry that each Peterloon has to offer. Since the mid-1950's Peterloon has been held every other year. Waiting two years for the next event increases anticipation as participants look forward to what for many is both a celebration of Scouting and a reunion for Scouts of all ages. CALLING ALL SCOUTS TO PETERLOON Who Should Attend Boy Scouts, Venturers, Webelos, and adults from everywhere in the world are called to Peterloon. Peterloon is a jamboree-style camp hosted by Dan Beard Council every two years. Sep t e m b e r 1 8, P a g e

9 Boy Scout Troops & Venturing Crews Boy Scouts and Venturers of all ages are invited to attend Peterloon. All Councils NOTE: All participants including adults, must be throughout the Scouting world are registered in advance to attend Peterloon. welcome. In years past we have had the privilege of hosting Scouts from Canada and Israel and would love to entertain more Scouts from these and other parts of the world. Webelos Webelos who attend the whole weekend will camp overnight with a Boy Scout Troop of their choosing, and may camp one or both nights during Peterloon. Webelos may also attend for Saturday only activities. In either case, Webelos Scouts will find activities at Peterloon designed especially for them. Parents of Webelos are encouraged to share in the Peterloon experience, and there are no differences in activities or procedures for Webelos 1 and Webelos 2 Scouts. For more information relating to Webelos, please see Chapter 4 - What to Do at Peterloon, Special Interest Areas of this Guide Book. OVERVIEW OF 2014 EVENT Peterloon Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? Scouting tests a boy s physical and mental abilities through challenging outdoor activities and interpersonal interactions until they have been molded into a strong young man. In short, Scouting make a kid tough! Join us at Peterloon this year as we show-off just how tough our Scouts are with personal and team challenges that demand strength and skill, exhibitions that test your perseverance and intellect, and a variety of activities that are purely for fun and entertainment. With Peterloon exploding into Camp Friedlander this year with the all-new Sub-Camp Zero and with next level activities at the lake, shooting sports complex, and throughout the camp, you won t want to miss this year s event! Make your plans to join us today and prove to yourself that you ARE tougher than a Boy Scout! Peterloon Registration On line registration is streamlined and assigns a Key Contact for your unit. Register just numbers of adults and youth - and minor additional info. More registration information is provided in Chapter 2 Before Coming to Peterloon. Some highlights. Sep t e m b e r 1 8, P a g e

10 Registration began April 10, at 9:00 am Campsites closest to the activities go to earliest registrants Registration: Early registration closed August 11 th, 2014 On August 12, 2014 Regular Fees become effective Registration ends on September 11 th, 2014 Peterloon Costs Early Registration Price is $19.00 Scouts/Venturers/Webelos/Adults before August 11th, 2014 Regular Price $26.00 Scouts/Venturers/Webelos/Adults beginning August 12th, 2014 Webelos cost for Saturday only is $10.00 Through August 11th, 2014 Webelos cost for Saturday only $17.00 Beginning August 12, 2014 WHAT TO EXPECT Many new theme-based events are offered this year, and some popular favorite activities return for the veteran Peterloon Scouts. Scouts and adults can expect a fun-filled, Scouting outdoor program complete with individual and patrol competitions, connections with camping and emergency professionals, skill development, and adventure. Highlights for 2014 Sub-Camp Zero opens up at Camp Friedlander Next level activities offered throughout Camp Friedlander at the lake, shooting sports complex, tower, and more Arena show featuring Scout talents and a laser show Over 80 activities in the action center and the midway Many new theme-based events, and exciting hands-on simulations Competitive events for all, and activities designed for Webelos scouts Plenty of free parking with prompt shuttles Sep t e m b e r 1 8, P a g e

11 PETERLOON CAMP LOCATION Maps & Driving Directions Peterloon 2014 will be held in Lower Camp Craig (also known as "Cub Scout Adventure World") at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation located in the northeast quadrant of Cincinnati just off I The address is 6035 Price Road, Loveland, Ohio Figure 1 - Peterloon Cub World Campgrounds, Dan Beard Council, Cincinnati, Ohio Sep t e m b e r 1 8, P a g e

12 Chapter 2 Before Coming to Peterloon Registration & Paperwork REGISTRATION All participants must be registered to attend Peterloon. This includes Boy Scouts, Registration for Peterloon will only be on-line at: Venturers, Webelos, adult leaders, other adults attending with them, and volunteers. No walk-in visitors will be permitted to enter the camp site. All registration is completed on-line. Register early, the campsites closest to the activities go to earliest registrants. Registration Process for Weekend Participants The registration process has been streamlined and one registration is required per unit. Required information is ONLY: Unit Number and District A Key Contact for your Unit # Scouts Under Age 14, # Scouts Over Age 14, # Adults - this is required for planning age appropriate activities And information on the troop you are camping with if registering a Webelos Den That It!.. You will be required to provide a complete roster when checking in. Any changes to the registration quantities, and ages must be made before September 11. All units will be assessed their final costs at that time. Peterloon Saturday Individual Registration for Webelos and Scouts Scouts and Webelos who wish to participate for the day on Saturday only also must register online. Saturday registration is also simplified and requires ONLY: Registering Adult Name and Contact Info Unit Number and District # Adults that will be attending with the Scouts and Webelos. There is no charge for adult visitors escorting Scouts and Webelos Number of Scouts and Webelos Participating on Saturday That s is. You will receive a confirmation with your registration information, and can bring that to check in at Peterloon. 5 P a g e

13 Registration Dates April 10 - Registration begins Reduced rates apply August 12 Registration continues Regular Fees become effective September 11 Registration ends; Tee-Shirt Orders (on-line) is closed as well. Registration Costs Reduced rate: $19.00 for Scouts/Venturers/Webelos and Adults full weekend $10.00 for Webelos Saturday only free for Adults escorting Webelos Saturday only Regular fee: $26.00 for Scouts/Venturers/Webelos/Adults full weekend $17.00 for Webelos Saturday only free for Adults escorting Webelos Saturday only Reimbursement Individuals or groups that cancel a reservation 60 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less 20% administrative charge. No refunds will be given after the 60-day cancellation deadline. Fees are transferable to other participants but are not refundable. To request a refund, please contact the Dan Beard Council Scout Service Center at Paid Registrants Receive Peterloon 2014 patch. A draft patch design is shown below. The actual patch may differ. 6 P a g e

14 EVENT PAPERWORK Event paperwork is in digital form, and on-line for your use. For more information on the specific forms, including hyperlinks and printable versions of the forms, please see Appendix A of this Guidebook. Unit Roster Required at Check-in A roster of your attendees must be completed and brought with you to Check-In. A sample roster is in Appendix A of this Guidebook. This roster should be completed so that your roster and your registration quantities match. Tour and Activity Plan Required for Out of Council units only Units from outside of Dan Beard Council are required to bring a tour permit. Tour permits are not required for units within the Dan Beard Council. You are to provide a copy of the approved Plan during Check-In. Medical Forms Bring for Your Unit s use This document is required for all participants of your unit. The Unit Leader is to obtain these forms, and keep them in your possession at your campsite during Peterloon. These forms do not go to Peterloon Staff. Participant Agreement Form: COPE/Climbing/Rappeling Optional Peterloon offers the opportunity to use established climbing and rappelling facilities to all Scouts who are 14 years of age and provide an Agreement Form. Each climber must have a properly completed copy with them. No one will be permitted to climb or rappel without one. Bring the completed form with you to Peterloon. Tee Shirt Order Form Optional Peterloon T-shirts are available for purchase. If ordered in advance, you will receive a discounted rate for the shirts versus purchasing them during the event. Shirts must be preordered by the unit organizer before the event to receive the discount. Bring a copy of the completed order form with you during Check-In. 7 P a g e

15 Unit Volunteer Application Bring the completed Application to Check-In We ask each unit to provide two adults to work during the event for one, 4 hours shift each. Volunteers who work at least 4 hours will receive a Peterloon official collector s staff gift as a means of recognition and in appreciation for their service. 8 P a g e

16 Chapter 3 Transportation, Arrival and Check-In PREPARATION Before your troop departs for Peterloon from your home community, finalize your paperwork for check-in, load all gear into cargo hauling vehicles, and load Scouts into passenger vehicles. Make sure your Scouts know your Sub-Camp area (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or Sub Camp Zero). Maps will be Check your paperwork: Unit Roster, T- available on the buses to remind Scouts of Subshirt Order Form Confirmation, Volunteer Camp locations. Application, Tour Permit- if applicable, Medical forms Make sure your Scouts know your Sub-Camp area (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or Sub Camp Zero). Cargo Vehicle Passes Delivering Equipment to your Campsite Each troop that registers will be issued two vehicle passes for cargo hauling vehicles to enter your Peterloon campsite. Only cargo hauling vehicles displaying authorized vehicle passes will be admitted into the Peterloon campsite area. Scouts and Adults may ride in the Cargo Vehicles to Peterloon, and upon arriving, may assist in the unloading directly at your camp site. After unloading, the Cargo Vehicles (excluding trailers) must be driven to the remote Peterloon parking area. Where to go All Campers Passenger vehicles carrying Scouts, Visitors, and Adult campers are to proceed to the designated Remote Parking Area for arrival to Peterloon (see information, below). Passengers will then board a shuttle bus to take them to the Peterloon campsite. Any gear not delivered to the campsite in Cargo Vehicles must be brought to the campsite by Campers and Visitors via the Remote Parking Area and the shuttle busses. VEHICLES To ensure the safety of participants and ease traffic congestion at Peterloon, the following vehicle plan has been developed: Cargo Vehicle Passes are required to enter Peterloon campsite 9 P a g e

17 Cargo Vehicles Advance registration is required to attend Peterloon, with advanced registration, each unit will receive two cargo vehicle passes to enter the Peterloon campsite for unloading only. There will be no vehicle parking in the fields after unloading. Each registered unit will be mailed 2 cargo vehicle passes that will allow the unit to haul their equipment into the Peterloon campsite. These will be mailed to you in early October, along with your campsite number. The requirements for vehicles to display passes to enter Peterloon will begin at 2:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 10, Troops will receive their Sub-Camp There will be no traffic within the Peterloon site assignment with the 2 cargo vehicle after 9:00 p.m. Friday through 10:00 a.m. Sunday passes via the US Mail in early October. morning. (Exception: emergency traffic and Make sure you share with all Scouts and support vehicles necessary to the operation of leaders your assigned Sub-Camp and Peterloon, First Aid or other special needs). campsite location. Vehicles hauling passengers only will be routed to the Peterloon remote parking area off Wards Corner Road near exit #54 from I-275. From there, shuttle buses will transport you to the Peterloon campsite. Troop trailers will be allowed into the campsite, and may remain parked at the campsite. The towing vehicle must have a cargo vehicle pass and must be moved to the Peterloon remote parking lot near the intersection of Wards Corner and I-275 immediately after unloading. No cargo vehicles will be allowed to remain in the Peterloon camping fields. To avoid traffic delays, registered troops are permitted to drop their troop trailer on Thursday night. This option requires advance permission. To request a Thursday night troop trailer drop, you must send an request prior to Oct. 3, 2014 to Hal Wood at halwoodmbc@yahoo.com to secure permission. That guarantees that your cargo vehicle will be admitted Thursday evening and Hal Wood will have someone ready to direct you to your campsite. Visitor Parking All Visitors to Peterloon must use the Remote Parking Area unless other arrangements have been made with Peterloon Staff. Parking Area Tips To make your travel to Peterloon and parking more enjoyable, follow these tips: 10 P a g e

18 Arrive before or after the highest peak time most people arrive between 5 PM and 8PM on Friday. Arrange to have gear brought to the camp in a vehicle with a cargo vehicle pass. Consider carpooling with another Scout Special needs parking passes Individuals with disabilities may apply to Dan Beard Council for a Special Needs Vehicle Pass to park at the parking area at camp. Written certification from a licensed physician along with your handicapped parking mirror tag will be required in order to use the Special Needs Pass. You must request a Special Needs Pass application with your registration by October 2. Applications for Special Needs Passes will not be accepted after this time. Contact Ken Brunner ken.brunner@scouting.org for more information. CAMPERS AND VISITORS ARRIVAL (REMOTE PARKING) All campers should arrive at the Remote Parking Area. This is the first stop for most All Participants will park in the Remote Parking every camper coming to Peterloon. The only Area (including cargo vehicles after unloading). exception would be Cargo Vehicles that are delivering gear to the campsite. Prepare to carry any gear with you on shuttle busses from the remote parking area to the Camp Sites. Location: Tipton Interests Office Park at Wards Corner Road and Tri-Ridge Boulevard in Cincinnati, Ohio. Directions: I-275 to Exit 54 (Wards Corner Road) Turn South onto Wards Corner Road. Proceed to Peterloon parking lot on the right. The stone sign at the entrance says "Wards Corner - Tipton Interests Inc." Park in one of the available lots, and walk to the central shuttle pick-up area. Tipton Interests is providing this remote parking area at no charge to the Dan Beard Council. Please respect their property. Friday Arrival Shuttle hours are from 2:00 PM to 10:45 PM. Buses will run between the remote Peterloon parking lot and the Peterloon campsite. Parking coordinators will direct you to a parking space where you will be able to board the shuttle to Peterloon. 11 P a g e

19 Saturday Morning Arrival Shuttles will run all morning beginning at 7:00 AM from the remote Peterloon parking lot to the Peterloon campsite. Parking coordinators will direct you to a parking space where you can then board the shuttle to Peterloon. These shuttles will also be available for those who need to leave Peterloon for another event and then return later in the day. Saturday Arrival WEBELOS Webelos who arrive for Saturday Only Event Day should ride the shuttles, then check in to the Administration Building (Peterloon HQ) to sign in and receive their wristband and patch. Saturday Afternoon Arrival Shuttles will run all afternoon for those who need to leave and return later in the day or for those who choose to leave after the Action Center closes (around 4:30 PM). Saturday Evening Arrival Shuttles will run until 11:00 PM for those who choose to leave after the Campfire (around 10:00 PM). Sunday Morning Arrival Shuttles will pick up at the Peterloon campsite and drop off in the remote Peterloon parking lot. The shuttles will run from 10:00 AM until everyone has been returned to the Remote Parking 12 P a g e

20 Area. Figure 2 - Remote Parking Location Tipton Interests Office Park 13 P a g e

21 Figure 3 - Remote Parking - Enlarged view Prearranged Leaving of Peterloon by Scouts If any Scout needs to leave camp, arrange to meet them at the remote Peterloon Remote Parking Area. No vehicles will be allowed into the Peterloon site between 9:00 pm Friday and 10:00 am Sunday. Any vehicles desiring to access the Peterloon site during authorized entry hours must have a permit. CARGO VEHICLE ARRIVAL EQUIPMENT DROP OFF AT CAMPSITE Peterloon is held in Camp Lower Craig (also known as "Cub Scout Adventure World") at the Dan Beard Scout Reservation located in the northeast quadrant of Cincinnati just off Cargo Vehicles should proceed to the Event Location to unload, afterward, these vehicles must be parked with other vehicles at the Remote Parking Area. 14 P a g e

22 I-275. The address is 6035 Price Road, Loveland, Ohio Troops should secure as much gear as possible in their cargo vehicles. These vehicles are allowed limited access within specific times for equipment drop off and pick-up. All other gear must be carried by the campers from the remote parking area. General Driving Directions for Cargo Vehicles to Peterloon Campsite Directions from the East on I-275: Directions from the West on I-275: Follow I-275 West to the Blanchester- Follow I-275 East to the Ward s Corner Road Milford Route 28 exit (exit #57). exit (exit #54). Turn left off the exit ramp onto State Route Turn left off the exit ramp onto Wards 28 and merge into the far right lane. Corner Road and merge into the far right Cross over the highway and go through one lane. stoplight. Cross over I-275 and go through one At the second light, make a right onto stoplight. McClellan Drive. Make the first right onto Loveland- At the stop sign, make a right onto Price Miamiville Rd. Road. Follow Price Road, and the flashing Turn right onto Price Road. "Camp Entrance" sign at the bottom of the hill will indicate that the entrance Cub World will be on the left. Follow Price Road across I-275 and make a left at the stop sign to continue on Price Road. Go past Camp Craig; the flashing "Camp Entrance" sign at the bottom of the hill will indicate the Cub World entrance on the right. 15 P a g e

23 Remote Parking Area Driving Directions 16 P a g e

24 ARRIVAL AT CAMPSITE FRIDAY 2:00 9:00 PM Check-In Upon arrival at the campsite, your Unit Leader should report to the Area Staff at Sub-Camp HQ. Bring a copy of your paperwork with you. (See Event Paperwork in Chapter 2 of this document for more information on the Event Paperwork.) Cargo Vehicles must be moved to the Remote Parking Area immediately after unloading. All vehicles must be out of your campsite by 9 p.m. Friday. Please follow the traffic pattern on the following page as you drive to Traffic Pattern and Check-In Stations Refer to the graphic below for the traffic pattern for cargo vehicles and the location of your Sub-Camp Check-In station. < SubCamp Zero Map and Check in Details to be added > 17 P a g e

25 CAMPING AREAS Peterloon is grouped into Sub-Camps, or Camping Areas. Camp Honor Unit Each Sub-Camp is hosted by Honor Units who provide assistance and serve as ambassadors during your time at Peterloon. Scouts and Scouters from these units will be available during check-in to assist in locating your campsite. We are still looking for units to volunteer to be Honor Units for the subcamps. Sub Camp Wrist Bands Honor Troop District Contact Name Telephone Contact Troop 974 Ft. Hamilton Scott Kunau skunau@igtg.net Troop 112 Blue Jacket Tim Meirose Upon check-in, you will receive a registration packet that includes colored wrist bands for each Scout attending Peterloon with you. All registered participants will wear one color wristband. The wrist bands are required for admission to Peterloon and must be worn all weekend. Replacements will not be issued. Locating your campsite Your unit will be assigned a campsite in one of the five Sub-Camps. You ll receive information about your campsite by mail after you ve registered your unit. Each Sub-Camp is assigned a number between 1 and 5. As you enter the Peterloon camping area and come to the "Y" in the road and proceed as directed. scoutmaster@troop112cincy. org Troop 805 Trailblazer Mark Jensen SMTroop805@gmail.com Troop 500 Hopewell Mark Corsmeier OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN ZERO Troop 128 Blue Jacket mark.corsmeier@intelligrated. com Ted Broxterman broxterman.todd@gmail.com 18 P a g e

26 When you arrive at your Sub-Camp, pull off the road and look for guides who will provide maps showing your campsite location. Please try to clear the entrance road as quickly as possible and keep the traffic moving. Friday evening can be very slow and congested otherwise. Incoming/Arrival Traffic Pattern will be changed this year and look for details in the Event Guide and/or Campsite Instruction Letter for more information. Your campsite identification number will consist of the following: A number between 1 and 5 indicating the number of your Sub-Camp. A letter between A and E indicating the name of the aisle you should turn into in your Sub- Camp. A hyphen separating the Aisle ID from your specific Campsite ID. A number between 01 and 20 indicating the number of your campsite on the aisle. Odd numbered campsites will be on your right, and even numbered campsites will be on your left as you drive up the aisle away from the river. (Example, 2A-05 will be the 3rd campsite on your right in the first aisle in Sub-Camp 2.) Unloading your gear To unload Cargo Vehicles, go to your assigned Sub-Camp. Every driver needs to know his or her Sub-Camp Number (1,2,3,4, 5, or Sub Camp Zero) in order to find your assigned Assist other Scouts by removing your gear from camping area. Follow the guides and signs your Cargo Vehicles quickly, and keeping access to your Sub-Camp's location. to their campsites and the roadways clear. Please use the following steps when unloading your gear: 1. Pull Vehicle to side of road to keep access roads clear. 2. Unload the vehicles. 3. Drop any trailers. 4. Remove vehicle from campsite: drive toward the river, turn right, and follow the exit road. 5. Deliver the Cargo Vehicle to the Remote Parking Area and ride the shuttle Bus back to Peterloon. Helpful hints for setting up your Peterloon Camp Site Patrols/Troops set up camp. Set up dining fly first - put gear under it to protect from weather. 19 P a g e

27 Set up tents then move personal gear into tents. Lay out sleeping gear. Finally, an identity piece at the entrance to your campsite will tell the other units who you are, and where you are from. Set up cooking and eating area, secure water and fuel supply. Campfires & Cooking Fires There are no wood fires permitted within Peterloon campsites. Fires for meal preparation are permitted and must be limited to propane or charcoal fires in above ground portable fire pits or grills. Scouts are expected to practice Leave No Trace to protect the campgrounds. Ashes from charcoal fires must remain contained and transported off site safely. Campfires are not permitted in the Peterloon Camp Sites, however each sub camp will have a fire this year. Fire will be for a limited time each evening and controlled by the sub camp Honor troop. Wood will be provided by Camp rangers. Please do not bring in outside wood. EARLY ARRIVALS Early Arrival Thursday Camp Set-up Peterloon staff strongly encourages units to arrive on Thursday any time after 12:00 noon to locate and set up your campsite early. Arrangement must be made in advance with the Peterloon Campsite Commissioner contact information is listed below in this section of the Guidebook. No unit will be allowed to set up prior to noon Thursday, Oct. 9. Early arrivals on Thursday can set up their campsites and may camp overnight if they wish provided there is appropriate adult supervision provided by the unit at the campsite at all times. Early arrival Friday before 2:00 pm Peterloon Campgrounds officially open at 2 pm on Friday, Oct. 10. Units wishing to set up their campsite prior to that time on Friday may do so with permission of the Peterloon Campsite Commissioner. Shuttle Buses are running on Friday between the Remote Parking Area and the Peterloon Campsite until 10:45 p.m. Cargo Vehicles rules and permits are in effect during Friday, regardless of arrival time. 20 P a g e

28 Only cargo vehicles with permits will be admitted to the Peterloon site on Friday. Early Arrival Arrangements To arrange early arrival and set-up, contact Hal Wood, the Peterloon Campsite Commissioner, by at or by phone at , no later than 9:00 pm, Tuesday, September 30, LATE ARRIVALS UNTIL 10:45 PM FRIDAY If you have parents delivering Scouts to Peterloon after football games or other activities on Friday night, be sure to direct them to the remote parking area off Wards Corner Road so Scouts can board the shuttle bus. No cars will be admitted at the gates of Peterloon. Please inform parents to take Scouts to the parking area off Wards Corner Road just south of the I-275 exit. LATE ARRIVALS AFTER 10:45 PM FRIDAY After 10:45 pm Friday, parents will have to drop off late arrivals at the Peterloon entrance (Lower Craig Cub World Entrance of the Dan Beard Scout Reservation) located at 6035 Price Rd. No vehicles will be admitted to the campsite. All Scouts must carry in their gear. The campgrounds are expected to be quiet and dark at this time in the evening. Scouts should bring a flashlight, and be sure they know their unit number and the Sub-Camp (1,2,3,4, 5 or Sub Camp Zero) where your unit is staying. 21 P a g e

29 Chapter 4 What to do at Peterloon EVENT AGENDA (all scheduled events and activities are subject to change) Thursday, Oct. 9 Noon Early arrival and camp site set-up available IF PREARRANGED only. Friday, Oct. 10 2:00 pm Begin check-in. Shuttle buses begin transport Remote Parking Area to Peterloon Campsite. Set up camp in assigned site. Scoutmasters check in with your Sub-Camp HQ s after unloading and parking your vehicles. Pay balance of fees. 6:00-9:00 pm Trading Posts open (OA shelter in camping area) 6:00 pm Peterloon Officially Begins 8:00 pm Jewish religious services in the Dining Pavilion. 9:00 pm All vehicles must be removed from campsites as you unload and before 9 pm 8:00-10:00 Friday Night Movies and Showing of the TV Show Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? in the Arena 10:15 pm Leader meeting at each Sub-Camp HQs. Attendance required. 10:45 pm Last shuttle bus from parking area to camp. 11:00 pm Last shuttle bus from camp to Remote Parking Area. 22 P a g e

30 Saturday, Oct. 11 7:00 am Reveille! Shuttles start running. 7:15 am Flag Raising in Unit Campsites, Sub-Camp HQ s, Peterloon HQ 7:30 am Breakfast in campsites. 9:00 am Action Center opens; Midway Opens; Adult Hospitality Area (Admin. Bldg.) opens; Trading Posts open Food Court opens for hot meals and snacks Rappelling open 2:00 pm Tug-O-War competition in Action Center begins. 4:00 pm Tug-O-War competition in <TBD Location> ends Action Center closes Midway closes Food Court closes Rappelling closes 5:00 pm Trading Posts and Adult Hospitality Area (Admin. Bldg.) close. Prepare, eat supper, and clean up. 6:00 pm Flag lowering in Unit Campsites, Sub-Camp HQ s., and Peterloon HQ 7:30 pm Arena Show Pre-Show - music and gathering begins (no chairs allowed) 8:00 pm Arena Show Begins 9:00 pm Arena Show Concludes 10:00 pm All Scouts, Venturers, and Webelos restricted to unit campsites. 10:45 pm Last shuttle bus to camp from parking area. 23 P a g e

31 11:00 pm Shuttles stop running to remote parking area. Lights out Generators Out All Quiet Sunday, Oct. 12 7:00 am Reveille Krispy Kreme Donuts Opens 7:15 am Flag raising in Unit campsites, Sub-Camp HQs, and Peterloon HQ. 7:30 am Breakfast in campsite Remember Grace. 9:00 am Catholic religious services will be held in the Cub Scout Fire Ring behind the Frisch s Pavilion. LDS religious services will be held in the Fort. Non-denominational Protestant services will be held in BB Gun Range 1 A Universal Chapel Service will also be offered in the Castle BB Range The Trading Post will also open for beverages, snacks, and souvenirs. 9:30 am Break camp, clean up campsites. Mandatory campsite inspections by Sub-Camp staffs begin. Unit leaders should alert Sub-Camp HQ when you re ready. Sub-Camp staffs to distribute Peterloon 2014 participation ribbons and patches upon each unit s successful completion of campsite clean-up and inspection. 10:00 am Cargo vehicles allowed to enter camping area for packing. Shuttles start running to remote parking area. Noon Peterloon 2014 ends. OA Trading Post & Redemption Center closes. Shuttles will run until all Scouts have been returned to the remote parking lot. 24 P a g e

32 HIGHLIGHTS FOR PETERLOON 2014 NOT TO MISS Updated Arena Show including a laser show Sub-Camp Zero opens up at Camp Friedlander Next level activities offered throughout Camp Friedlander at the lake, shooting sports complex, tower, and more Over 80 activities in the action center and the midway Many new theme-based events, and exciting hands-on simulations Competitive events for all, and activities designed for Webelos Scouts Plenty of free parking with prompt shuttles FRIDAY NIGHT EVENTS Jewish Religious Services 8:00 pm Frisch s Dining Pavilion Cincinnati Observatory The waning gibbous Moon will rise about 9:30pm over PETERLOON in a spectacular late-night sight! View the stars and the sky through a variety of telescopes and learn how they work. Friday Night Movies 7:00-9:00 PM Movie / Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? TV Show broadcast at the arena. Leader Meeting 10:45 pm 11:15 Meeting at Sub-camp HQs Leadership including troop senior patrol leaders, Scoutmasters, and Venture crew presidents and advisers are required to attend this meeting at each Sub-Camp HQs. A Cracker Barrel will be provided for attendees. Other Scouts should remain at their campsites. Other adults and Scouts should remain in campsites. SATURDAY ACTIVITIES Action Center District Hosted Events 9:00 4:00 Action Center Open The Action Center is the place to be on Saturday to test your skills, learn new ones, and just have fun. The activities below are planned for Peterloon Scouts enjoyment and competitions 25 P a g e

33 by the units within the Dan Beard Council and outside Dan Beard Council area. These are located in the Action Center. A complete list of exhibitors and their locations will be included in an information packet provided during check-in. Presently planned district sponsored events include: Giant Croquet with Water Hazards Patrol Rodeo Encryption Game Trolley/Stilts competition Search & Rescue Matchless Fire Starting Squeeze Box V-Box Rifle Shotgun BB Gun Biathlon Bucking Bull Lashing Nuclear Transport 10 Essential Hiking Items (Webelos) Tomahawk Throw Bullwhips 7-way Tug of War 4-Way Volleyball. 2 Activities Not Yet Confirmed Cardboard Regatta Gaga Pit OA Branding of Items in the Midway Mental Challenge 26 P a g e

34 Midway Business and Industry Partnerships 9:00 4:00 Midway Open Our Midway hosts exhibitors connected to scouting, outdoor adventure, demonstrations of the latest equipment and gear, educational experiences, games, and physical and intellectual challenges for both youth and adult alike. The Midway is conducted by Council Scouting Groups, Community Organizations, and Corporate Partners ranging from static displays to hands-on activities for all to enjoy. These exhibits provide alternate opportunities to enhance the Scouts experiences and compliment the Action Center experience. Do It Yourself Screen Print T-Shirt- A unique 2014 Peterloon design that will only be available on the Midway! Blank T-shirts will be available for an additional charge. Midway exhibitors scheduled to appear include: Air Camp Aviation Exploring Post 78 at Sporty s Pilot Shop Benchmark Outfitters Chessearth and Cincinnati Chess Club Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Reds COSI - Columbus, Ohio s Center of Science and Industry GE Aviation Gorman Heritage Farm Meridian Biosciences Roads Rivers and Trails US Coast Guard Auxiliary US Department of Agriculture West Chester Medical / UC Health SCOUT & LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: VISIT THE NYLT AND WOOD BADGE DISPLAYS TO TEST YOUR LEADERSHIP KNOWLEDGE! Scouts and Leaders can compete against each other. "Are You Smarter than a Boy Scout". Test your knowledge of leadership methods, scouting, Woodbadge and NYLT! 27 P a g e

35 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) NYLT is our council s premier leadership program for Scouts and Venturers! NYLT centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer. Wood Badge Wood Badge is the ultimate leadership-training program for the adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America. Similar courses on the corporate side cost thousands of dollars per attendee and may not offer the same depth. Wood Badge is a modern format of training that delivers the latest in 12 leadership skills that will help you be the best leader possible. These are skills that will become part of your everyday life. You will use these skills at home, church, and anywhere leadership is needed. The course provides the highest quality program with an experienced staff to a diverse audience. We promise you friendship, camaraderie, knowledge, personal awareness, and most of all fun, and its open to any adult leader! 28 P a g e

36 National Eagle Scout Association Do you know Kim? Are you mentally tougher than a Boy Scout? Test your teamwork skills at the NESA booth. What is NESA? The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is an alumni association for Eagle Scouts of all ages. Members receive a membership packet and four issues of Eagles Call magazine each year. NESA membership fees help fund the NESA scholarship program, which awards over 200 scholarships to Eagle Scouts each year. Membership is a great way for alumni to stay in touch with fellow Eagle Scouts around the world and mentor the next generation of Scouts who aspire to reach Scouting s highest rank. Merit Badge Challenge Merit Badge Challenge is available to all registered Boy Scouts. This popular event improves advancement for all attending troops/crews and provides our youth the opportunity to explore vocations and new hobbies. Each Scout has the opportunity to earn up to three merit badges. Merit badges usually offered at summer camp are excluded from this event. The meeting dates at the four schools differ with each on location. Stop by the MBC display to learn more! Order of the Arrow For more than 95 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, developing leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support, and help to extend Scouting to America's youth. Food Court 9:00 am 4:00 pm Food Court Open 29 P a g e

37 Select menu items from our local restaurant partners are available for purchase on Saturday. Food vendors scheduled are: Midwest Best BBQ & Creamery Tim and Nicole are dishing up the best BBQ Brisket, Pulled Pork, Slaw, Chips and Turkey Wraps this side of Camp Friedlander. GOOD EATING! (Prices as posted) Graeters Ice Cream Best treat of the season. Stop by the Graeters truck for a snack. (Prices posted at site). 30 P a g e

38 Gold Star Chili Greater Cincinnati is Chilitown USA, and Cincinnati-style Chili is its official hometown dish. Here in Chilitown, the history, tradition and appreciation of Cincinnati-style Chili would not be what it is today without Gold Star Chili. PETERLOON would not be the same either! (Prices as posted). Limited menu. Arena Show 8:00 pm Event Begins Peterloon s big event, a new and enhanced Arena Show is on Saturday night. This event features a DJ, laser show and Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? competition. All are invited. Since we know that a Scout is Courteous we should only have to remind Scouts and Leaders that: Adults must remain with your Scouts and be responsible for their behavior. Make sure flashlights are kept off during the Campfire. Laser pointers are not permitted! Any laser pointer found will be confiscated, and the offending person will be asked to leave the Campfire. Bring plastic tarps to sit on no chairs allowed. Please follow the Leave-No-Trace principles and pick up any trash or other items around you when you leave. SUNDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES Catholic Religious Services 9:00 am Cub Scout Fire Ring, immediately behind the Frisch s Dining Pavilion. LDS Religious Services 9:00 am Fort. 31 P a g e

39 Non-denominational Protestant Religious Services 9:00 am - BB Gun Range 1 9:00 am- Scout Chapel Service - Castle BB Gun Range Islamic Services An prayer location will be provided, information is available at Peterloon HQ. Food Vendor Krispy Kreme Doughnuts What campout is complete without them. Be sure to bring some for your troop and if you re an early bird on Sunday morning you may get some free doughnuts at the Krispy Kreme motorhome near the bus turnaround. SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS Adult Hospitality Area Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m Location: Peterloon HQ (Cub World Administration Building) Saturday: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Location: Castle Leaders are welcome to take a break, catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones. A hospitality area with coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, and fellowship is provided for your convenience. Webelos Webelos are welcome to participate during Peterloon and experience Boy Scout Adventure first hand. All registered Webelos Scouts will be admitted to participate in events designed especially for them and to participate where appropriate in other events designed for the older Scouts. There is no limit to the number of Webelos or leaders who can register. Webelos may register in one of two ways: 32 P a g e

40 1. Webelos wanting to camp overnight must register with a Boy Scout Troop which will act as your host. Host troops should preferably be a troop with which your Pack is There is no difference between a Webelos I or a already affiliated. You can camp both Webelos II Scout at Peterloon. Friday and Saturday nights with your host troop! 2. Alternatively, Webelos not camping with a troop may attend for Saturday during the day only but still must register with your host troop (a reduced fee applies). There is no need from Council's perspective to list the Saturday only adults accompanying these Webelos since these adults are being admitted for free and will not receive any free patches. They will, however, have to sign-in and obtain a wrist band upon arrival Saturday before being allowed to enter the camporee. Webelos Dens need to provide their own leadership to attend and should not depend on their host Scout Troop. The Webelos Den leadership should also be responsible for making sure proper medical forms are collected for their dens. The Guide to Safe Scouting rules should be followed for sleeping arrangements. no youth may stay in a tent with an adult who is not their Parent or Guardian. Webelos leaders and Scoutmasters are responsible for making arrangements for transportation, menu planning, and cooking. Webelos and their leaders must arrange to have meals with the host troop or plan to provide your own meals. They are also responsible for completing combined Peterloon registration forms for both units, which must be filed together, to include an accurate count of the number of Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, and adults who will be camping overnight. This count is needed to plan adequately-sized campsites. If you don't know a troop, attend your district's roundtables. In the Dan Beard Council roundtables, Peterloon Chairs and Scoutmasters will be present to meet with you and help you select a host troop for Peterloon. Adults accompanying Webelos Scouts on Saturday will be admitted free, but their admission does not include the Peterloon 2014 official collector s patch. Souvenirs will be available for purchase at trading posts in camp. 33 P a g e