SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BRUSH COUNTRY / PAWNEE DISTRICT HISTORICAL CAMPOREE FEBRUARY 14 TH 16 TH, 2014 HOSTED BY: VENTURE CREW 6 Rodriguez Ranch Fm 666 at Nueces River Check-in at CAMPOREE HEADQUARTERS 4:30P.M. to 9:00P.M., Friday February 14 th Campsite Assignment will be given out at the camporee headquarters.
Boy Scouts of America BRUSH COUNTRY / PAWNEE DISTRICT CAMPOREE Feb 14 th 16 th Location: The DISTRICT CAMPOREE will be held on the grounds of Rodriguez Ranch on FM 666 at the Nueces River about a mile and a half from FM 624 (see attached map for details). On arrival, Troops should go to the camporee headquarters, located at the large tent and get their Troop Campsite assignments. Check-In: Official check-in will be at the camporee headquarters. Check-in may be done between the hours of 4:30pm and 9pm on Friday evening. Troop check-in will be by an Adult Leader and Sr. Patrol Leader. 1) A completed roster (see attached) 2) An approved Tour Permit 3) A check for fees should be submitted at this time if the unit does not pay at council office. Camping Guidelines Health and Safety: Water Each unit needs to bring its own water supply for drinking, cooking, washing, and cleaning for the entire weekend. There is no supply of drinkable water at the camporee location. Each unit will be required to present an approved Tour Permit at Check-in. Remember, an approved tour permit assumes at least 2-Deep Leadership and those proper parental permissions have been obtained in advance. All state and federal traffic laws, including the wearing of seat belts, will be observed in travel to and from the Camp. The District will provide an on-site EMT for all medical needs. As with any weekend campout, each unit should be prepared with their own First Aid and Medical requirements. Each unit should post a fire plan and have the necessary fire buckets. Liquid fuels are permitted under the guidelines established in the BSA Health and Safety Policies. No ground fires will be permitted. Cooking on propane stoves is encouraged. BBQ pits will be permitted. Vehicles will be allowed in the campsites for unloading at arrival or for loading prior to departure only. All vehicles should be parked in the designated parking lot. Driving in camp should be limited to emergency needs only. No Scouts or Scouters will be allowed to ride in open back vehicles, such as truck beds, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Camping: Troops will be assigned to Campsites. All Scouts will be expected to maintain camping courtesies throughout the period of camp. Please respect Troop boundaries. Camping will be by Troop and Patrol method. Units will furnish their own tent age, other camping equipment, and food. Troops will prepare meals in the campsites. The Outdoor Code will be in order. No cutting of live trees or shrubs. Firewood is not available at the camporee site. Units should bring firewood, charcoal or propane stoves. No firearms, fireworks or alcoholic beverages will be permitted. Anyone found to be in violation of the policy will be subject to expulsion from camp and the possible forfeiture of the Troop / Patrol rights to participate in the events. No boom boxes or radios are allowed. Troops may use personal discretion on use of head phone music devices. However, no radios or players of any type should leave the tents or campsites. Restrooms (skid-o-cans) will be available at the camporee site for restrooms. Uniform: Lights out will be 11:30pm. All Scouts are expected be in the campsites by 11:00pm. Class A uniform is the official dress for the camporee. As some of the events are fairly rigorous, Class 'A' will not be required for competition events. Troop or other Scouting t-shirts or sweat shirts with shorts are recommended for the events. Scouts should wear appropriate clothing at all times while in camp, Class B uniform is allowed for events. Judges may refuse entry to Troop / Patrol members wearing inappropriate clothing. Inappropriate clothing includes any item advertising or promoting drugs, tobacco, alcohol, profanity, or lewdness. Patches Each paid Scout and Scouter will receive a Camporee patch. If you would like to purchase additional patches they will be available at the camporee headquarters. Cost for additional patches will be $4.00 each. Trading Post Extra patches, beverages and snacks will be available at the trading post located near the camporee headquarters. Fees There will be a fee of $10 ($20 after February 7 th, 2014) per Scout & Scouter for the Camporee to cover cost of patches, awards and event materials. Payments should be paid in full at council office or at check-in. Troop checks for the Troop attendees should be made out to BSA South Texas Council.
Judging & Scoring: Each Troop conducting an event is expected to provide at least TWO adult leaders to help with judging of the events. Troops sponsoring an event are expected to also provide all materials and equipment needed to run the event. Potential Judges and helpers should expect to work a morning event. Judges should report to specified areas early enough to set up their events. Events are designed to be done with as few as 4 Scouts. However, individual events will allow no more than 8 participants (standard Patrol size). If a group is smaller than 4, they should still attempt participation. First, Second and Third place event ribbons will be given for each of the 7 patrol scheduled events. Event point ties will be decided by fastest time for timed events. There will be separate awards for scout patrols and venture patrols. Leader's Meetings. There will be a Leader's meeting at the camporee headquarters at 10 PM on Friday night. Scoutmasters, potential Judges, and Senior Patrol Leaders are expected to attend. Each Campsite should also conduct an initial leaders meeting either prior to or after the Camp wide leaders meeting at 10pm on Friday to set Campsite schedules and duties. Judges need to meet at after the leaders meeting and at 12 Noon on Saturday at headquarters to report progress on events. Living History Campsite There will be a Living History campsite hosted by Crew 6. Scouts will have an opportunity to see and participate in activities of 18th and 19 th century pioneers. Scouts can also earn the HISTORIC TRAILS AWARD.THE CAMPOREE IS LOCATED AT A HISTORIC SITE. Saturday Afternoon Open Activities Following lunch on Saturday, the camporee staff will conduct fun, non-competitive games and activities for all participants. Activities tentatively planned are: Tug O War Tomahawk Throw Other Scouting Games Eating Contest Native Plant Scavenger Hunt (Bring literature to identify plants) The 2014 District Camporee will focus on the patrol method and Troop participation. Proper uniforming and patrol identity are strongly urged; patrols are expected to arrive in appropriate uniform, with a patrol flag and compete as a full patrol with good spirit.
Schedule: Friday: 4:30-9 PM Arrival and campsite assignments begin at camporee headquarters. 10 PM Leaders Meeting at camporee headquarters. 11:30 PM Camp-wide Lights Out. Saturday: 6:30 AM Reveille Breakfast 8 AM Troops Assemble at camporee headquarters for Flag Raising. Class 'A' Uniform. 9 AM -12PM Events. 12 PM to Campsites for Lunch. Judges at camporee headquarters for short meeting. 2-4 PM Open Activities/Games 4-7 PM Dinner and cleanup 6:30 PM Troop Dinner Plates for contest delivered to camporee headquarters for Judging. 7:15 PM Flag Lowering 8 PM Campfire. Class 'A' Uniform. Skits and Songs & Awards assembly Sunday: 6:30 AM Reveille, breakfast 8:00 AM Nondenominational religious service 8:00-9 AM Catholic mass at St. Patrick s in San Patricio 9:30 AM Depart for home take your trash with you. Events: Patrol Events Compass course First Aid Fire building and string burning Note: The fire building event will require the patrol members to have and display their Totin Chits and Fireman Chits cards to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! Knot tying relay Chariot Race Baker Tent Pitching Patrol Flag, Song & Yell Contest Troop Events Campsite inspection Dinner Plate and Desert Cook-off Contest Requirements for cook-off: 1. One meat i.e. beef, chicken, pork, etc. 2. Two sides i.e. corn, green beans, squash, etc. 3. One bread i.e. cornbread, tortillas, fry bread, etc. 4. Desert- i.e. cobbler, pies, cookies, cakes, etc. Gateway competition All rules for the events will be attached at the end of this guide.
BRUSH COUNTRY / PAWNEEE DISTRICT CAMPOREE February 14 th 16 th, 2014 TROOP ROSTER Troop/Crew: Campsite: Phone Leader in charge: Other Leaders in camp: Sr. Patrol Leader: Guests in camp: Patrol: Scout Names Rank Phone 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Patrol: Scout Names Rank Phone 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. *Reproduce this page to include additional Patrols or Use Back Side =6401 Fees $10 per Scout & Scouter (1 Patch Each Included) Total Scouts: @$10 = $ Leaders: @$10 = $ Add Patches: @$4 = $ (LATE FEE $20 after Feb 7 th, 2014) Total: $ Check #: Signature Leader In-charge: X Please mail this form with troop check to: SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL 700 EVERHART TERRACE BLDG#A CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 Attn: DAVID HEBERT
Rules for Events First Aid Competition: In this event, Scouts will be given a first aid scenario in which a Scout has been injured in an outdoor camping environment. Scouts must render first aid and then prepare to evacuate the victim. Scouts are encouraged to prepare in advance by doing first aid scenarios during Troop meetings. Patrols will have to furnish all first aid supplies such as first aid kit, neckerchiefs, poles and blankets for stretchers, extra coats/blankets to keep victim warm, etc. Each patrol will have to provide its own victim. Participation = 25 points Patrol Spirit =25 points max Bandages tied correctly =25 points max Knowledge of First aid =25 points max I.e. treat for shock, and mobilization of victim ------------------------ Total 100 points max Compass Course: Patrol equipment needed: compass and patrol flag. Each patrol will be given a three leg compass course to follow. The patrol will follow the course to completion and mark their final location with their patrol flag. The judge will measure the distance between the patrol flag and the official compass course spotting, and calculate the difference between the patrol s flag and the final marker. Time limit for this event is 15 minutes. Scoring: Distance correct within 5 feet =40 points Distance correct within 10 feet =30 points Distance correct within 15 feet =20 points Completed in 15 minutes =40 points Completed in 20 minutes =30 points 21 minutes or more =20 points Participation/Scout spirit =20 points ---------------- Total 100 points max
Baker tent pitching: Materials required: baker tent, 4 poles, 8 pieces of rope, and 8 stakes. One will be available by the camporee staff if needed. This is a timed event that requires the knowledge of knowing the knots and the overall setup of a baker tent. Knots required for the tent are as follows: clove hitch for the stakes, taught line for the tent poles. There should be a total of 16 knots, 8 clove hitches and 8 taught lines. Time limit is 15 minutes Scoring: 15 minutes or less =40 points 20 minutes or less =30 points 25 minutes or less =20 points Knots tied correctly =40 points max Each wrong knot is a 2.5 point penalty Participation/scout spirit =20 points max --------------------- Total 100 points max Fire Building string burning: Materials required: The fire building event will require the patrol members to have and display their Totin Chits and Fireman Chits cards to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! 2 pieces of 2 foot 2x4 wood, 1 hand axe, pocket knife and a box of matches. One patrol member at a time will chop the wood to make kindling and firewood. The time will start when the first match is struck. The event is complete when string burns in half to be provided by the judges. Scoring: 15 minutes or less =50 points 20 minutes or less =40 points 25 minutes or less =30 points Proper use of wood tools And proper fire etiquette =25 points max Participation/scout spirit =25 points max --------------------- Total 100 points max
PATROL FLAG SCORE SHEET TROOP: PATROL: MAX. AWARDED 1. Boy made 10 2. Names of patrol members included or attached. 10 3. Originality of flag design. 10 4. Originality of staff or flag holder design. 10 5. Did all members of original patrol contribute? 10 6. Patrol Yell 25 7. Patrol Song 25 TOTAL POINTS 100
BRUSH COUNTRY / PAWNEE DISTRICT CAMPOREE CAMPSITE EVALUATION SCORE SHEET TROOP: MAX. AWARDED 1. CAMPSITE ORGANIZATION: A. Troop insurance certificate posted 15 B. Schedule of events posted 15 C. First aid kit present 15 D. Fire place of approved design 10 E. Dining area with rain fly 5 F. Tour permit approved and posted 15 G. One spade/shovel available 10 H. Extra rope/line neatly stored 5 I. Original ground cover except for fire ring not removed. 10 J. Hand washing area designated 10 K. Axe yard of approved design 10 TOTAL POINTS 120 2. COOKING AREA A. Duty roster posted 5 B. Menu posted 5 C. Proper dish washing area 10 D. Food properly stored 5 E. Area neat and clean 5 F. Trash bags available/in use 10 G. Water stored to prevent leaking 10 H. Proper grease disposal 10 I. Proper gray water disposal 10 TOTAL POINTS 70
3. PATROL AREAS: A. Patrol flags displayed in site 10 B. Site clean 10 C. Tents and fly s erected properly 10 D. Correct knots used on site set-up 10 E. Patrol cooking area neat 10 F. Clothing/equip. Neatly stored 10 G. Fire buckets used/placed correctly 10 TOTAL POINTS 70 4. BONUS POINTS A. Webelos den participation with your troop 25 B. Camp gadgets made and used 15 TOTAL POINTS 40 SCORING TALLY: CAMPSITE 120 COOKING AREA 70 PATROL AREA 70 BONUS POINTS 40 GRAND TOTAL 300
GATEWAY SCORE SHEET TROOP: AREA EVALUATED: MAX. AWARDED 1. U.S. flag and unit flag attached 15 2. Gateway free standing 15 3. Correct use of lashings 15 4. All rope ends whipped or back spliced 10 5. Working gate 30 6. Originality of design 15 Total points 100
For more information or questions contact: Luis Sepulveda Crew 6 Advisor Camporee Chairman 361-815-5030 after 6:00pm Carlos Sepulveda Crew 6 Charter Representative Co-Camporee Chairman 361-288-0704 after 6:00pm David Hebert Staff Advisor Brush Country / Pawnee District Executive 361-816-3837