We are Looking Forward to Seeing YOU at Legacy 4.0!

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1 We are Looking Forward to Seeing YOU at Legacy 4.0! Southern Region Area 5 Legacy 4.0 September 16-18, 2016 Mecklenburg Scout Reservation Camp Grimes Hosted by Mecklenburg County Council Nebo, NC

2 Welcome to Year Four of the Legacy! Last year we had such an amazing event we decided that we wanted to do it again! This is an annual Venturing Weekend for Area 5 to be held at Mecklenburg Scout Reservation, Camp Grimes in Nebo, North Carolina this year. All councils are welcome to participate, and with this event we hope to: 1. Continue to promote Venturing and Sea Scouting. 2. Serve as an idea sharing and support community 3. Offer fellowship and fun through various activities Table of Contents 1 Welcome 2 Table of Contents 3 What you need to know 4 Events 4 Competitions 5 THE LEGACY CHALLENGE 5 Training and Events 6 Packing Info 7 Check In/ Check Out Procedure 8-10 Camp Policies 11 Directions Things to Do at Legacy Appendix A: 101 explained 16 Appendix B: Training details Page 2

3 What you need to know: Where? Mecklenburg Scout Reservation, Camp Grimes Address: 383 Vein Mountain Rd, Nebo, NC When? September 16-18, 2016 Packing List: See Page 6 What will we do? 101 Things to do at Legacy 4.0! See Page 12 Why? Fun and Fellowship with other Venturers What s the Cost? The cost for Legacy remain the same as last year $49, we have added a $6 fee for Shooting Sports. These fees include your food (2 Cracker Barrels, 2 Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinner) T-shirt, Patch, activity insurance and activity costs! Who should I contact with questions? For questions concerning The Legacy, Christie Silvestri at mccvoalegacy@gmail.com. Registration info and more: Information on Area 5: Website: Facebook: Southern-Region-Venturing/ Page 3

4 Events Walk-Up events: - Tomahawk/ Knife Throwing - Trading Post - Photo Challenge - Canoeing/ Kayaking - Paddleboards - And MORE! Sign-Up Events: - Rifle shooting - Shotgun shooting - Archery shooting - Cowboy Action Shooting - High and Low COPE - Chalk Ball Shooting - And MORE! Field Games: - Box Hockey - Human Foosball - Soccer - Giant Twister - Basketball - Ga-Ga Ball - Ultimate Frisbee - And MORE! COMPETITIONS Archery 5K Run Cardboard Regatta Basketball Legacy Challenge Rifle Shooting Ultimate Frisbee Soccer Cowboy Action Photo Challenge Orienteering Page 4

5 THE LEGACY CHALLENGE: PART IV This year s LEGACY CHALLENGE will put all your skills to the test. Enjoy our Amazing Race style adventure as you travel through camp performing challenges... Trainings and Events This year we will have specials trainings and events for the adults and youth available in our Hornet s Nest Area. Trainings will include: Youth: Project Management, Mentoring, and a Youth Leadership Forum Adults: Being an Effective Advisor, Crew Committee Challenge Mini clinics 1) leave No Trace, 2) Scout Skills 101 and 3) The 5 P s ; How to be a Girl in the Woods will be offered throughout the day in our Ecology Area. Signup Events There will be signups for events handled through our online registration system. Signups for the following will open on September 1 st : COPE, Climbing, Cowboy Action Shooting, Rifle, Shotgun, and Chalk Ball. There will be walk up lines available at all elements, those lines may be longer. Brackets for our Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball and Soccer tournaments will be completed at checkin or Friday Night Cracker Barrel. The Cardboard Regatta Race is limited to 25 teams of 4 people. Please register online, if spots are available teams can be added Friday Night at Registration. Shooting Sports Wristbands will be handed out at check-in for those who paid the Shooting Sports Fee. Bands will be hole punched after successful completion of the Range Safety Briefing at each range. Aquatics Events To participate in any of the aquatics activities the Venturer (or Advisor) must have passed the BSA Swim Test within the past twelve months. We will not be conducting swim tests at the event. At check-in, the crew will present the BSA Unit Swim Classification Record with the appropriate copies of the certifications of the lifeguard performing the testing. Please bring buddy tags with you. If buddy tags are needed, please contact us at mccvoalegacy@gmail.com. Page 5

6 What to Pack: Youth and Adults Tent or Hammock Sleeping Bag Sleeping Mat Pillow Clothes for the entire weekend (bring lots of layers, just in case!) Rain Gear Closed Toe Shoes (NO CROCS/KEENS) Flashlight/Headlamp Water bottle Daypack Personal Hygiene Items Shower Shoes Swim Suit Towels Great Attitude Accommodations: There will be a limited number of campsites with tents/cots for crews without tents/gear. We will accommodate on a first to request basis. This need must be communicated prior to the event weekend. If those accommodations are needed please contact Christie Silvestri at mccvoalegacy@gmail.com. Anyone with medical conditions that require special assistance (golf carts or limited walking) should contact as well to make arrangements. The ability to walk to each activity will need to take into consideration leaders with disabilities. All other crews should plan to BYOT: Bring Your Own Tent (or Hammock). Page 6

7 CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT Check-In Hours: Friday 3:30pm 8:30pmat the Camp Office Please bring the following with you... This will speed the check-in process 1. All youth and adult medical forms 2. A Copy of your Roster 3. Camp fee payment receipt 4. Copy of online registration receipt ARRIVAL and CHECK-IN Parking is limited at Camp Grimes; we ask that all who can, carpool. When arriving at camp, you will be greeted by our campsite hosts and directed to the parking lot. The unit will proceed to the camp office and check-in. There you will pick up your activity wristbands and t-shirts. After check-in your campsite host will direct you to your campsite. Vehicles with a pass are permitted on camp roads only for the purpose of transporting gear trailers, and transporting event supplies. Great care must be taken when on these roads. Immediately following unloading, you must remove your vehicle to the main parking lot as quickly as possible. Vehicles will be allowed to return to the campsite only on Sunday. One pass per unit will be given at check in. Trailers may remain in camp. SPEED LIMIT: The speed limit on camp is 10 mph. Please ensure compliance with this requirement for the safety of our Scouts and everyone in camp. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK. This is against all Boy Scout of America National Health & Safety Policies and is also against common good judgment. CAMP CHECKOUT PROCEDURE A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY Vehicles with passes may be brought into the campsites Sunday for loading gear only. Vehicles are NOT for transporting Unit people around camp. Unit Leaders must inform Camp Staff when your Unit is leaving camp. We will not be inspecting your campsite. Vehicles will not be allowed to move around on camp. 1. A Scout is CLEAN - If you packed it in, pack it out. Leave your campsite better than you found it. 2. Clean campsite of ALL trash. Remove all trash bags from your campsite and place them in the dumpsters. Dumpsters are located behind the dining hall. DO NOT LEAVE TRASH BAGS in the campsite 3. Do not throw food scraps into the woods. It will attract the WILD CRITTERS into your campsite. Put all food trash into plastic garbage bags. Page 7

8 CAMP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CAMP RANGERS, EVENT STAFF and You: Everyone at the event is expected to follow camp rules and regulations and any direction the CAMP STAFF give. If anyone is caught not obeying these guidelines, you will be asked to leave the event immediately and escorted off camp property. Advisors; please convey this to everyone in your unit who will be attending this event. Lost and Found: Until camp closes, lost and found items will be kept in the Camp Office. Any items remaining item after camp is closed will be donated. All personal property and clothing should be clearly marked with your name and Crew number. HEALTH AND SAFETY Health Lodge: The health lodge is staffed 24 hours a day by persons trained to handle minor accidents or illness. All injuries, regardless of the extent, must be reported to and treated at the Health Lodge. If needed, more serious cases will be treated at McDowell Hospital in Marion, NC. If the parents of a Scout are not in camp during the weekend they must indicate, on the health form, where they can be contacted in the event of an emergency. Every person who attends camp must have a completed Health History medical form. Fire and Emergency Alarms: Camp Grimes has an emergency alarm system in the event of a serious emergency, such as severe weather or fire. Every campsite has a designated structure to report to in the case of a tornado or electrical storm. All scouts and leaders need to know where to go. Camp Emergency procedures will be posted in each campsite shelter and will be reviewed at the Unit Leader s Cracker Barrel Friday night. Shoes: For safety reasons, all persons must wear shoes at all times. Open toe shoes are not permitted in camp. While walking to the showers or waterfront, closed toe, hard sole shoes must be worn. There will be no exceptions. Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes are a fact of life in North Carolina. We encourage everyone to use DEET based insect repellent with DEET percentages appropriate to your age. Weather: Camp will take place rain or shine. Camp Grimes can experience different types of weather conditions this time of year. During these times, we may adjust some of the activities due to weather conditions. Watch the weather forecast before coming to camp and plan accordingly. September can be extremely hot, be sure to stay hydrated. Bring Rain gear and sunscreen. Page 8

9 CAMP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION The Outdoor Code: All Campers are asked to live by the Outdoor Code. Please don t cut down or damage, in any way, live trees. They will become infected. Make sure any open fires are in the properly designated fire area. Please be sure that your Scouts know and understand the importance of caring for Nature as well as camp property. The Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation-minded. A Scout is Clean: You are expected to keep your campsite, shower facility, and washstand clean. If you need any special maintenance, please report it immediately to the Camp Office. We will see to it as soon as possible. Conduct and Discipline: We solicit all Advisors cooperation in this area. At all times the conduct and discipline of the Scouts is first the responsibility of the unit leaders. The camp staff will not discipline any Scout unless it is a case of bodily injury or property damage, and then notify the appropriate leader. The camp staff is charged with the responsibility of providing program and support services to the camp and its participants; they are not authorized to supervise your Scouts. The camp administration reserves the right to remove any person from camp who is causing a major disruption. Telephone: Cellular service is extremely limited at Camp. The Camp Office telephone is a business phone so calls must be restricted to those of an emergency nature. Incoming calls will be accepted on the business phone, and a message will be relayed to the Advisor. The telephone number at Camp Grimes is: Showers: Camp Grimes provides separate shower and latrine facilities for Adults and Youth male and females. Adults should not enter the youth facility unless it is an emergency. Adults need to respect the privacy of youth members in situations where the youth are changing clothes, using the latrine or taking showers, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults also need to protect their own privacy in similar situations. Cameras/video recorders are not allowed in bathrooms. This includes cell/smart phones. If you have a cell/smart phone with a camera or video recording capability, turn it off and put it away while in the restroom. Page 9

10 CAMP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Firearms, Ammunition, Bows, Arrows and Weapons: Personal rifles, firearms, ammunition, bows, arrows, and other weapons are NOT ALLOWED in camp. Only those supplied by the camp are permitted, and only in the designated area. Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, and/or Stimulants: The use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or stimulants on Boy Scout property has long been prohibited. This policy will be strictly enforced for all those who use our camp facility. Violators will be asked to leave the camp immediately. We will enforce all local, state, and federal laws in these matters. Smoking or Use of Tobacco Products in Camp: Camp Grimes is a Tobacco Free Camp. Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants. Fireworks: Fireworks are prohibited at Camp NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Pets: No pets, except service animals with medical requirement, will be allowed in camp. Service animals will need prior approval from the Council office BEFORE attending the event. No exceptions. NO FLAME IN TENTS The Boy Scouts of America national policy prohibits the use of open flames in tents. This includes: Mosquito Coils, Catalytic Heaters, Fuel Lanterns, Stoves, Candles and Smoking Materials Liquid and L.P. Fuel: The use of liquid fuels (kerosene, gasoline, Coleman fuel, diesel, etc.) and liquid fuel equipment in camp is not recommended because of hazards involved in storage, handling, filling, and lighting of such equipment. Propane is the preferred fuel. Empty propane cylinders should be returned home. DO NOT bring liquid fuel cans to camp. If you are using liquid fuel equipment, fill the fuel tank in lantern and/or stove at home, this will give you enough fuel to last the weekend. Under NO circumstances is liquid fuel to be used to light a campfire. For safety reasons, boys must not be involved in the handling of or the lighting of stoves and/or lanterns. Off Limit Areas: Please pay attention to the areas at camp that are marked OFF LIMITS for everyone. These areas can be dangerous with or without supervision. Orange plastic meh fencing or yellow caution tape will post these areas. Dining Hall Kitchen: The kitchen area is off limits for all except Dining Hall personnel. Page 10

11 Camp Grimes Map & Directions From Charlotte Take I-85 through Gastonia to exit 10B, US 74 West toward Kings Mountain / Shelby. Go 18 miles on US 74 West through Shelby. Turn right on NC 226. Go 31 miles to Vein Mountain Road. Turn left, go 0.3 miles to the camp entrance on the left. Northern Mecklenburg County Take I-77 North to exit 51B, I-40 at Statesville. Take I-40 west to Exit 103, US 64 toward Morganton / Rutherfordton. Turn left at US 64. Go 12.7 miles to Fortune Road. Turn right and go 1 mile to NC 226. Turn right and go 1.3 miles to Vein Mountain Road. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to the camp entrance on the left. Eastern North Carolina Take I-40 west to Exit 103, US 64 toward Morganton / Rutherfordton. Turn left at US 64. Go 12.7 miles to Fortune Road. Turn right and go 1 mile to NC 226. Turn right and go 1.3 miles to Vein Mountain Road. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to the camp entrance on the left. Western North Carolina, Tennessee Take I-40 east to Exit 86, NC 226 South, at Marion. Go south approximately 8 miles to Club House Road. Turn right and then turn slight right on to Vein Mountain Road, and go 0.3 miles to the camp entrance on the left. Get your own directions with Google Maps Address: Mecklenburg Scout Reservation 383 Vein Mountain Rd Nebo, North Carolina Telephone: Page 11

12 List of 101 Things to Do at Legacy* 1. 3 Legged Race 2. 5K 3. Archery 4. Badminton 5. Balloon Drop 6. Basketball 7. Bird Identification 8. Blacksmith 9. Bocce Ball 10. Book Writing Station 11. Box Hockey 12. Branding 13. Campfire 14. Candle Making 15. Canned Food Drive 16. Canoe 17. Capture the Flag 18. Cardboard Boat Regatta 19. Chalk ball 20. Cider Press 21. Cloud Watching 22. Cooking Competition 23. Corn Hole 24. Cowboy Action Shooting 25. Dance Party 26. Displays/ Vendors 27. Dodgeball 28. Eat 29. Fire Starting 30. First Scout Camp 31. Flag Ceremonies 32. Flag Etiquette 33. Football 34. Foundry 35. Four Square 36. Ga-ga Ball 37. Giant Jenga 38. Giant Yahtzee 39. Gold Panning 40. Hammock 41. Have Fun 42. High COPE 43. Hike Cardiac Hill 44. Hiking 45. Human Foosball 46. Hungry Hungry Hippos 47. Improv Switch Game 48. Indian Lore 49. Indian Village 50. Indoor Climbing Wall 51. Interfaith Worship Service 52. Kayak 53. Kickball 54. King of the Cove 55. Knife Throwing 56. Land Skis 57. Leave No Trace 58. Legacy Challenge 59. Log Rolling 60. Low COPE 61. Making Indian Flutes** 62. Meet New Friends 63. Mountain Biking 64. Mountain Boarding 65. Movie Night 66. Nature Tour 67. Obstacle Course 68. Orienteering 69. Outdoor Climbing Wall 70. Paddleboard 71. Patch Trading 72. Pewter Smelting 73. Photo Challenge 74. Pokémon GO 75. Pole Climbing 76. Rappelling 77. Relay Bean Bag Toss 78. Rifle 79. Scavenger Hunt 80. Scout Skills Service Project 82. Shotgun 83. Shower 84. Slack Line 85. Sleep 86. Smokehouse 87. Snaring 88. Soccer 89. Star Gazing 90. Tomahawks 91. Trading Post 92. Training 93. Trapping 94. Tree Identification 95. Tug of War 96. Turtle Race 97. Twister 98. Ultimate Frisbee 99. Water Games 100. World Friendship Fund 101. Zip Line *Subject to change based on weather and availability **$2 for those who wish to make a flute Page 12

13 Appendix A: 1. 3 Legged Race You and a friend go toe to toe with other venturers in a timeless classic 2. 5K Challenge yourself with our 5k that sends you around camp 3. Archery Test your aim shooting standard archery equipment 4. Badminton Rain or shine, challenge yourself to a friendly game 5. Balloon Drop Drop a beanbag onto a target while zipping by overhead 6. Basketball 3 on 3 competition 7. Bird Identification ID our local birdlife, don t know what kind of bird it is, snap a picture and ask at the frontier 8. Blacksmith Step back in time and try your hand at our forge in the frontier area 9. Bocce Ball Try your hand at this old world favorite game 10. Book Writing Station We start with a writing prompt, then all participants are welcome to add a sentence or two, then we see where the story goes. Please keep it appropriate. 11. Box Hockey Back by popular demand, it is hockey played with broomsticks and a wooden maze 12. Branding find the venturing brand and brand your leather belt or baseball cap 13. Campfire BYOB Bring your own (cardboard) box and see what can happen 1 per crew, please. Bring your favorite skit or song. 14. Candle Making Enjoy making your own candles in our frontier area 15. Canned Food Drive One of our service projects for the weekend. 16. Canoe Enjoy paddling around Lake Calhoun with a friend 17. Capture the Flag Friday night activity for those arriving early 18. Cardboard Boat Regatta Build your boat onsite (rules on the registration info page) and compete against other crews 19. Chalk ball The BSA s new program! Shoot chalk balls with a paint gun at metal targets 20. Cider Press Bring your apple to press some cider in the frontier area. 21. Cloud Watching Tired, need a break, kick back and take a minute to find shapes in the clouds 22. Cooking Competition Bring your own dutch oven, ingredients and favorite recipe. Build a fire and cook your dessert. 23. Corn Hole A backyard classic, multiple sets and locations 24. Cowboy Action Shooting Be the first to experience our newest addition to Shooting Sports in Mecklenburg County 25. Dance Party Friday night during cracker barrel 26. Displays/ Vendors The National white water center and BSA High Adventure bases as well as info on year round programming at MSR (Mecklenburg Scout Reservation) 27. Dodgeball An old classic Circle Dodgeball is making a comeback 28. Eat Enjoy our menu to keep up your strength as you attempt all 101 activities 29. Fire Starting Test your skills in our frontier area 30. First Scout Camp Enjoy the experience of seeing scouting in early days 31. Flag Ceremonies Join us for camp wide flag ceremonies at the dining hall assembly field 32. Flag Etiquette For the new venturer or those who want to brush up on their skills 33. Football Sports field 34. Foundry Frontier area, melting and casting metal 35. Four Square another sports classic 36. Ga-ga Ball New to Grimes this year 37. Giant Jenga Test your steady hand-eye coordination

14 38. Giant Yahtzee Test your luck with this family classic 39. Gold Panning Feeling Lucky, come pan for gold in the frontier area 40. Hammock Bring your own and rest and relax 41. Have Fun Our goal for you 42. High COPE Challenging outdoor personal experience, 30ft up 43. Hike Cardiac Hill to get to and from the waterfront 44. Hiking Enjoy the crisp mountain air and beautiful scenery 45. Human Foosball Life sized version of the popular table game. A fenced playing field ensures continuous play. Like the foosball men in the game, players can only move side to side within their zones. A shin kicking good time. 46. Hungry Hungry Hippos You played as a child, now BE the game. 47. Improv Switch Game Story prompt, then 2 teams compete to see who can improv the better, appropriate, storyline. 48. Indian Lore Come learn the culture of those who lived here before us 49. Indian Village Experience a taste of Indian life while on your visit 50. Indoor Climbing Wall Rain or Shine a challenging event 51. Interfaith Worship Service Fulfil your Duty to God 52. Kayak Another way to enjoy the beauty of Lake Calhoun on the water 53. Kickball a classic team sport 54. King of the Cove Knife Throwing New throwing knives and new targets = fun, fun, fun 56. Land Skis One pair of skis, 4 member teams working together to make forward progress 57. Leave No Trace Clinics available, always our goal when camping 58. Legacy Challenge Our Amazing Race type of event. 4 member teams, signup 9/1 online. 59. Log Rolling Channel your inner lumberjack; try your hand at the log roll. Helmets required. 60. Low COPE Team building, fun, cooperative activities (eg:artesian beams, spider webs) 61. Making Indian Flutes** PVC flutes, make them and learn to play 62. Meet New Friends from near and far 63. Mountain Biking Explore camp in a different way 64. Mountain Boarding Snowboarding(with wheels) without snow 65. Movie Night Rest and relax with a timeless classic. 66. Nature Tour Starting in the Frontier Area 67. Obstacle Course In the sports area 68. Orienteering 2.5 mile course for the Ranger requirement 69. Outdoor Climbing Wall Test your strength and endurance 70. Paddleboard Stand up surfboard, with a paddle 71. Patch Trading A scouting pastime 72. Pewter Smelting cast a button as a souvenir of your weekend 73. Photo Challenge a photo scavenger hunt 74. Pokémon GO the latest craze 75. Pole Climbing Channel the lumberjack to climb to the top of the pole, climbing gear included. 76. Rappelling Relay Bean Bag Toss Tic Tac Toe, relay style with beanbags. 78. Rifle Test your skills on the rifle range. 79. Scavenger Hunt - Page 14

15 80. Scout Skills 101 New to scouting, stop in for mini clinics on all of the basic scout skills needed in Venturing. Special class the 5 P s of being a girl in the woods. 81. Service Project Help with some light trail maintenance to give back to camp. 82. Shotgun Test your skills on our shotgun range 83. Shower A Scout is Clean 84. Slack Line shoes off and try your balance, located in the COPE area 85. Sleep so you have energy to attempt all other 100 of the activities 86. Smokehouse Sample some ham from the working smokehouse 87. Snaring learn to make and set a snare, useful for fishing or small game 88. Soccer sign up for the tournament 89. Star Gazing After a long day or travel or Legacy activities, relax and enjoy the show 90. Tomahawks Test your throwing skills 91. Trading Post Snacks, drinks, venturing gear and assorted memorabilia 92. Training For adult and youth alike.you may find the venturing brand here. 93. Trapping learn to set a trap and catch your dinner 94. Tree Identification Sourwood, Pine, Red Oak, just to name a few 95. Tug of War Go head to head with other crews in this tension filled competition 96. Turtle Race Race like a turtle on your hands and knees wearing a shell that you create! NOTE: You must bring your own shell and it must cover your shoulders, sides and rear. 97. Twister - Play the game you grew up with, but this one accommodates more players at a time 98. Ultimate Frisbee sign up for tournament play Friday night 99. Water Games Enjoy some fun at Lake Calhoun 100. World Friendship Fund Collection to be taken at campfire Zip Line Climb the stairs of the climbing tower, then fly on the zip line. Page 15

16 Appendix B: Trainings and Discussions: Offerings: This is a listing of the courses we are including for Legacy 4.0. Please check back at the Legacy 4.0 landing page for the most up to date Training news. The courses listed will be held in the Hornet s Nest building, except for Leave No Trace and Scout Skills 101, those will be offered at the Ecology Shelter. Youth: Mentoring For the Summit Award requirement Project Management Training For the Pathfinder Award Venturing Leadership Forum Meet and Greet with the National Venturing Cabinet and updates on the latest in Venturing News Leave No Trace Clinics throughout the day for all Scout Skills 101 Mini clinics all day for the new youth or advisor. Also includes a special session: How to be a girl in the woods the 5 P s. Adult: Crew Committee Challenge Adult Committee Training Being and Effective Advisor For advisors, new and established Leave No Trace Clinics throughout the day for all Scout Skills 101 Mini clinics all day for the new youth or advisor. Also includes a special session: How to be a girl in the woods the 5 P s. Page 16