Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and the Georgia-Carolina Council s Inaugural Coed Camp-O-Ree. 7-9 October, 2016 at Camp Robert E.

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1 Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and the Georgia-Carolina Council s Inaugural Coed Camp-O-Ree 7-9 October, 2016 at Camp Robert E. Knox Welcome to the inaugural Coed Camp-O-Ree for the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and the Georgia-Carolina Council of the BSA. This camp is for Girl Scouts at the rank of Cadette and above, Boy Scouts, Venturing Youth, Scout Leaders, and Scouting Professional Staff. We hope to have as many participants as possible. There is no minimum or maximum number of participants for this Coed Camp-O-Ree. Cost is $40 per Scout participant and $20 per adult leader. The Coed Camp-O-Ree is held at the Camp Robert E. Knox in Lincolnton GA Fred R. Prater Parkway, Lincolnton, GA Emergency Contact at KSR (706) Accommodations and Camping This Coed Camp-O-Ree is tent camping only. Popup style campers and RV s are not permitted. There are pavilions at each of the campsites that provide electricity, running water, bathrooms and showers. Girl Scout Leaders must be trained in Outdoor Skills 101; Boy Scout Leaders must be certified to take their troops/crews camping. Campsites are assigned based on the number of campers. Units with a medical need for electricity MUST indicate this on their registration form. We will not be able to relocate a unit at check-in. Activities Activities include shooting sports (shotgun, rifle, and archery), orienteering, human foosball, obstacle course, fire building, canoeing (weather dependent), most ingenious camp gadget competition (flagpole, dish rack, etc.), best campsite following Leave No Trace guidelines, a Scout Cook Off, evening campfire, Scouts Own service and awards and recognitions Sunday morning. Registration Registration is completed individually via DoubleKnot. Registration fees cover operation costs of the facility, lunch on Saturday, a patch for each participant, ammunition for shooting sports, and program specific supplies. Registration deadline is 15 September This camp-o-ree will take place rain or shine and there are no refunds. There is no walk up registration the night of the event 1

2 What to Wear Boy Scouts traditionally wear their tan uniform shirt for opening and closing ceremonies as well as the Scouts Own Service on Sunday. Girl Scouts are encouraged to bring their sash or vest for the same activities. Be prepared for all weather conditions! Meals All units participating are expected to cook their own meals with the exception of Saturday s lunch. A hotdog lunch with chips and a drink will be provided for all participants. Vehicles in Camp Vehicles are NOT allowed in campsites this is a BSA Policy. We encourage all units to use trailers if available. If units have a detachable trailer, they may leave it in their campsite during the event as long as it does not obstruct pathways, restroom access, etc. Limit one trailer per unit. Units are welcome to bring wagons, wheelbarrows, etc. to carry their gear to and from campsites. We will have one camp vehicle to transport gear to campsites. Transport will be first come - first served. Accommodations can be made for handicapped campers on a case-by-case basis Schedule Units will check-in between 5:30 and 8PM on Friday the 7 th. Any unit that arrives after 8PM should coordinate with camp directors in order to make arrangements for their arrival. Units will setup camp Friday night and be responsible for their own entertainment that night. Saturday we will conduct our program activities throughout the day. Friday: 5:30-8PM Check-in and setup camp 9PM Leader meeting for all unit leaders at the Admin Building 10PM - Lights out Saturday 7AM Reveille 7-8 Breakfast 8-8:30 Opening Ceremony 8:30-11:30 Morning program activities 11:30-1 Lunch 1-4 Afternoon program activities 4-6 Evening meal prep for Cook Off Competition 6-7 Meal Judging 7-8:30 Program Campfire 8:30-10 Free time 10 Lights out Sunday 7AM Reveille 7-8 Breakfast 8-9 Scouts Own Service and award recognitions 9-11 Pack up and depart camp A detailed schedule will be published at check-in. 2

3 Checkout Checkout will be AFTER the unit s campsite has been cleaned, all trash removed, and a member of the staff inspects the site. Please practice the tenants of Leave No Trace. Once the campsite has been cleared, medical forms will be returned to the unit leader and the unit leader will be given permission to depart. If your unit is from a distant Council, and requires an early departure, please discuss checkout times and procedures with the event chair. Trading Post The Trading Post is located in the Sewell Center, on Camp Knox, and will be open Saturday. The Trading Post will carry various snacks, beverages, treats, Scout items, and some camping equipment. Times will be posted on the Trading Post door and announced during the Friday evening Leader meeting. Medical Requirements Small first aid needs should be tended to at the campsite using Pack first aid supplies and trained adult leaders. Larger needs should be directed to medic located at Admin. Medications requiring refrigeration may be stored in First Aid at Admin. Participants must bring their organization specific (Boy Scout or Girl Scout) medical forms. Please have all medical forms for each unit in one binder/folder. Medical forms will be kept in the administration building with the on-site medical personnel. Medical records will only be accessed in case of emergency. All Girl Scout participants must submit a current and complete Girl Scout medical form. The form for Girl Scouts is available at: and adults is located at: Boy Scout and Venturing Youth must submit BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A & B. This form is available at 3

4 Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation Rules Revised 6/1/2010 Rules are made for the safety of participants, protection of the facility, and to provide fairness to all. Please notify all participants of the following: WEAPONS: No firearms, bows and arrows, or ammunition of any kind may be kept in the possession of a Scout or Scouter. No axes are permitted or needed. Hatchets may be used by Boy Scouts or Adult Leaders only. No fireworks of any kind are permitted on camp property. No fixed blade, sheath, or other survival knives are permitted. Folding or pocket knives are permitted by those Scouts that have earned their Totin Chip. Or GS equivalent. VEHICLES: The speed limit for vehicles is 3MPH (walking speed). One person per seatbelt and they must be worn. No riding in truck beds. No motor-homes, RVs, campers, or generators. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO: No alcoholic beverages or unlawful drugs are permitted on camp property. Tobacco use is permitted only in designated areas (a designated are will be provided at check-in). BSA guidelines require a smoke-free environment for our Scouts. If you must smoke, please do so out of sight of youth participants and not inside any buildings. Please field dress your butts and dispose of them properly remembering the ever-present danger of forest fires. ATTIRE: Closed toe and closed heel shoes must be worn in camp at all times. Walk; do not run, within your campsite. Remember tent stakes and tie downs. The Scout uniform, correctly worn, is the most proper dress. Anyone leaving the event must sign out at the Admin Bldg. and must sign back in upon return. LEADERSHIP: A Pack must have Pack leadership at all times during the event. The Buddy System should be used at all times. PETS: Pets are not allowed at camp. Please, for the safety of other campers and the pet, leave them at home. LEAVE NO TRACE: Leave No Trace guidelines are to be followed. Trash your trash. Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures. CAMP AND LAKE: Follow BSA guidelines for camping. Stay out of the lake. No water craft/swimming permitted. ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND BIKES: No electronic devices or bikes are to be brought into camp. Parents only may carry cell phones or two-way radios. The staff will be on channel 1. STOVES AND LANTERNS: Follow BSA regulations according to fuels. Keep open flames out of and away from tents. No liquid fuels for lanterns or stoves. FIRES: FIRES WILL BE ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED FIRE CIRCLES ONLY. Do not cut trees. Bring your firewood, charcoal or collect dead wood from the ground. No pit/trench fires; use the rings provided. Never leave a fire unattended, especially when going to bed. All fires should be extinguished according to BSA guidelines. ROCKS AND STICKS: Although tempting, rocks must not be thrown or kicked and sticks may not be swung. Injury/damage to property usually results from this action. Such actions will result in you being asked to leave the campout immediately. Adult Leaders please help monitor your boys. FIRST AID: The Health Lodge (at the Admin building) will be manned during the event. Medical Emergencies should be directed through Admin during other hours. Minor first aid should be handled at the campsite if you have supplies. Medications for all Scouts and Scouters will be kept at the Health Lodge and administered by the Health Officer. I HAVE READ ALL THE ABOVE RULES AND HAVE SHARED THEM WITH THE FAMILIES IN MY UNIT THAT ARE ATTENDING THIS EVENT. WE ALL AGREE TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND ARE AWARE THAT WE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CAMPING EVENT IMMEDIATELY IF WE DO NOT. Signature of Unit Coordinator: Date: 4

5 Directions From Aiken and Columbia SC - and Augusta GA. 1. Travel West on I-20. In Georgia take Exit 183, (Appling, US 221) 2. Turn right at the top of the off-ramp onto US 221 North / GA 47 West for 3.6 miles. Continue onto Ray Owens Rd. for another 8.6 miles. 3. Turn left onto GA 47 West / Washington Road. Continue for 5 miles. 4. Turn right onto Ashmore-Barden Road until it ends 3 miles. 5. Turn right onto Double Branches Rd and travel 1.3 miles (pass the golf course). Road curves to right. Look for green Knox Scout Reservation Sign on right side of the road. 6. Turn left onto Poland Road. Travel 0.7 miles. 7. Turn right at Fred R. Prater Parkway 8. Stay on main paved road into camp. Follow the signs. From Evans GA 1. Take GA-47 / Washington Road. Continue for Take a slight left onto GA-150 West for 3.1 miles. 3. Turn Right onto Ray Owens Rd for 3.9 miles 4. Turn Left onto Turn left onto GA-47 / Washington Road. Continue for 5 miles. 5. Turn right onto Ashmore-Barden Road. 6. Go to the end of Ashmore-Barden Road 2.9 miles. 7. Turn right onto Double Branches Rd. at stop sign. 8. Go 1.3 miles (past golf course). Watch for Mulberry C.M.E. Church on right. Road curves to right. Look for green Knox Scout Reservation Sign on right side of the road. 9. Turn left onto Poland Road. Go 0.7 miles. 10. Turn right at Fred R. Prater Parkway 11. Stay on main paved road into camp. Follow the signs. 5

6 Skit or Song Registration Form* Unit We would like to present the following at the campfire program on Saturday night. Skit Name Song Name Brief Description: The Event Chair will review all skit and song requests and attempt to incorporate all of the skits into the campfire program. Event Chair reserves the right to disapprove skits and songs deemed inappropriate. (Please refrain from any of the following which are prohibited by BSA or GSUSA: pretend use of weapons, relating to any bodily functions, foul language and anything that may insult a person, group, race, sex, religion, etc.) *This information must be submitted no later than the Lunch on Saturday at the Admin Building. 6

7 Cooking Competition Sign-Up* Unit Dutch Oven Entrée Open Fire / Foil Packet Entrée Box Oven Submission Dessert (Any Cooking Method) *This information can be submitted no later than lunch on Saturday at the Admin Building. 7