The Bog Monster Mash

The Bog Monster Mash Nittany Mountain District Fall Camporee 2017 October 13-15, 2017 Black Moshannon State Park NITTANY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL, B.S.A. https://bogmonstermash.bsatroop375.org/ 2017-09-07 Revision 1.0

The Bog Monster Mash The Bog Monster is rising from the murky depths of Black Moshannon and you are invited to his Bog Monster Mash. It s going to be a campground smash! Our days will be filled with all that the beautiful Black Moshannon State Park has to offer...water, trails and wildlife. Our nights may be haunted by the ghoulish sounds of The Bog Monster and his friends lurking the campgrounds as they prepare for their end of October festivities. Come prepared with your scariest costume so that the monsters of Black Moshannon think that you are one of their own. 2/11 2017-09-07

LOCATION Black Moshannon State Park Organized Group Camping Area The organized group camping area is located ¼ mile south of the park office, which has the street address: 4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866 https://goo.gl/maps/hughxrwyhwg2 The entrance to the group camping area road is directly across from Pavilion 7. Parking is limited at the organized group camping area. Each unit staying for the weekend may keep one trailer and vehicle at the group camping area parking lot. All other vehicles must be parked at the beach area parking lot after dropping off attendees and equipment. The beach parking lot is located just north of the intersection of Rattlesnake Pike and Beaver Road. https://goo.gl/maps/fefp2jayce82 For more information on Black Moshannon State Park, visit the official state parks website: http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/stateparks/findapark/blackmoshannonstatepark/pages/default.aspx 3/11 2017-09-07

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Pre-Registration Pre-registration is important for event planning and preparations. While we anticipate that all participants will receive patches, only pre-registered scouts and unit leaders are guaranteed patches. Registration is $15 per person for weekend campers if registration and payment is received before September 29th. Registration fees for weekend campers that register after September 29th will be $18 per person. All registration forms and payment shall be sent into the council office. If there is a sufficient amount of money in your unit account at the council office, it may be used for camporee payment. Registration for the Cub Scout Day Program is $5 and pre-registration is required to guarantee an event patch. Day of Event Sign-In/Registration Unit sign-in will be at the organized group camping entrance at Black Moshannon State Park beginning at 5:30PM on Friday October 13th, 2017. If you have not pre-registered, the registration fee for all participants is $18 after September 29th. Final rosters and balance of payment must be reconciled at check-in. The Cub Scout day program registration is $5 and includes a patch. Sign-in will begin at 9:30AM on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. Registration fees Must be paid with cash or check at the council office. Any additions to rosters should be made by preparing an additional registration form prior to arrival with the names of attendees. Final rosters and balance of payment must be reconciled at check-in. For the latest information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the camporee website at: https://bogmonstermash.bsatroop375.org/ 4/11 2017-09-07

Camping Information The Organized Group Camping area at Black Moshannon State Park is located ¼ mile south of the park office on Beaver Road. The pavilion at this area will serve as the camporee headquarters. All leaders meetings and information will be held at the camporee headquarters. Units may keep one trailer and one vehicle at the group camping area due to limited space and the need to preserve parking for day campers. Additional parking is available at the beach parking lot just north of the intersection of Beaver Road and Rattlesnake Pike. Site Selection You will receive your site assignment during Friday evening check-in. The group camping area at Black Moshannon State Park is divided into three areas that will be designated as subcamps. Each unit will be assigned to a subcamp to create the most even distribution of campers. Please indicate on the unit registration form how many total campers will be attending and what equipment (mess tent, grills, wash stations, tables) will be brought on site. Please keep troop equipment to a minimum to conserve space and make move-in to the walk-in sites more efficient. Parking of troop trailers at the sites is not available to conserve room for tents. Troop trailers may be kept in the group camping parking lot with one vehicle. Rules, Regulations and Conditions The group camping area at Black Moshannon is a rustic campsite that has uneven ground, no electric hookups and a single source of water. The wooded areas around the grassy clearings will be utilized for camping. Please prepare your unit and bring gear that would be appropriate for rustic or backcountry-like conditions. Fires are to be burned only in the 3 established fire rings - 1 at each subcamp Raised cooking equipment is allowed Water hauling equipment will be required to transport water from the filling station Each unit will need to bring a bucket for hauling gray water to a collection site All campsites are walk-in Units should bring minimal equipment Space is limited for tents All equipment will need to be carried from the parking lot to subcamps (as far as 200 yards) For the latest information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the camporee website at: https://bogmonstermash.bsatroop375.org/ 5/11 2017-09-07

Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew Program and Activities Get prepared for adventures in the outdoors! Black Moshannon is known for being a prime place to enjoy nature on the water and on trails. Birds, fish and wildlife are abundant around the lake. Boy Scouts and Venturers will be able to paddle the lake and take to the trails either on mountain bikes or by foot. Most activities will be open areas, but will have departure times throughout the day. Scouts and units are encouraged to bring mountain bikes, but helmets are absolutely required to ride. Please bring bikes in good working condition and minor service parts (such as tube or patch kit) if possible. Scouts that are interested in paddling and activities in or near the water should bring towels, attire that can get wet and dry quickly, and water shoes. The program day will be capped off at 4PM with a mountain medley relay that will have segments of mountain biking, paddling and running. Teams will be scored on time, scout spirit, skill challenges and their ability to evade (or help) the Bog Monster and his friends! The winner may not be the team that finishes the course first, so come to the Bog Monster Bash at the evening s campfire to find out! Activities Paddling Mountain Bike Hike Wildlife Fishing Bog Monster Dash - Mountain Medley Relay Schedule Schedule for the morning and afternoon program will be available upon registration at camporee. The activity areas will be open throughout both periods with departure times scheduled for mountain bike and hiking trips. Special presentations by wildlife and conservation experts will be announced at the opening leaders meeting and posted at the pavilion. 6:30AM Bog Monster Splash * 9:00AM-Noon Morning Program for Troops and Crews 1:00PM-4:00PM Afternoon Program for Troops and Crews 4:00PM Bog Monster Dash * Dependent on weather and availability of qualified supervision 6/11 2017-09-07

Cub Scout Program and Activities Fall is a great time of year to get Cub Scouts outdoors. Black Moshannon State Park offers many opportunities for younger scouts to explore and learn about the natural world. The day program will take advantage of the lake pavilion and trails that surround the group camping area. The Cub Scout day program will start check-in at the group camping pavilion at 9:30AM. Parking should be available at the group camping area with any overflow parking to be directed to the beach parking lot. Activities Fishing Wilderness Scavenger Hunt Wildlife presentations Hiking Cub Scout Skills Schedule 9:30AM 10:00AM-Noon Noon-1:00PM 1:00PM 3:30PM Check-in for Cub Scouts Morning Program for Cub Scouts Lunch Afternoon Program for Cub Scouts Begins Cub Scouts Closing Ceremony Lunch Cub Scouts and their accompanying leaders or adults should bring lunches. We would like to encourage affiliated or nearby troops to sponsor lunch for attendees of the Cub Scout Day Program. If you have questions regarding contact information for a troop, please send an e-mail to Chuck Apgar at Charles.Apgar@scouting.org. 7/11 2017-09-07

Camporee Schedule Friday 5:30PM 5:30PM - 8:30PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 11:00PM Registration and Sign-in Opens Campsite Setup Leader Meeting Cracker Barrel Lights Out Saturday 6:30AM Bog Monster Splash * 7:00AM Breakfast 8:30AM Flags & Announcements 9:00AM Morning Program for Troops and Crews Begins 9:30AM Check-in for Cub Scouts 10:00AM-Noon Morning Program for Cub Scouts Noon-1:00PM Lunch 1:00PM Afternoon Program for Cub Scouts Begins 1:00PM Afternoon Program for Troops and Crews Begins 3:30PM Cub Scouts Closing Ceremony 4:00PM Bog Monster Dash 5:00PM Dinner 6:30PM Flags 6:45PM Bog Monster Bash (Campfire) 11:00PM Lights Out Sunday 7:00AM 8:45AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 10:15AM-11:30AM Breakfast Flags Chapel Flags & Closing Checkout * Dependent on weather and availability of qualified supervision 8/11 2017-09-07

CAMPOREE STAFF Boy Scout Troop 375 - Stormstown Camporee Chairman Program Chairman Treasurer Graphics Committee Eric Rosengrant Micah Willy John Bair Roseann Hoover John Bair Jeff Bradbury Rob Coll Gene Gamble Heather Higgins John Hoover Rob Mason Jeff McCardle Matt Siekman John Switalski Nittany Mountain District - Juniata Valley Council District Executive Charles Apgar 9/11 2017-09-07

Nittany Mountain District Fall Camporee 2017 October 13-15, 2017 Black Moshannon State Park https://bogmonstermash.bsatroop375.org/ WEEKEND REGISTRATION FORM Troop Crew Leader Name Leader Phone Leader E-mail YOUTH REGISTRANTS 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 WEBELOS REGISTRANTS 1 4 2 5 3 6 ADULT REGISTRANTS 1 4 2 5 3 6 Weekend Registration Fees: ($15 per person by 3:00 pm 9/29 guaranteed patch, $18 per person after 9/29) Number of Registrants Fee per Registrant Total Fees Youth Adult Total EQUIPMENT INFORMATION AND COMMENTS Return form to: Juniata Valley Council, BSA 9 Taylor Drive Reedsville, PA 17084 P: (717) 667-9236 F: (717) 667-9798 E: Charles Apgar Charles.Apgar@scouting.org 10/11 2017-09-07

Nittany Mountain District Fall Camporee 2017 October 13-15, 2017 Black Moshannon State Park https://bogmonstermash.bsatroop375.org/ CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Pack Leader Name Leader Phone Leader E-mail YOUTH REGISTRANTS 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 ADULT REGISTRANTS 1 4 2 5 3 6 Weekend Registration Fees: ($5 per person by 3:00 pm 9/29 guaranteed patch, $5 per person after 9/29) Number of Registrants Fee per Registrant Total Fees Youth Adult Total Return form to: Juniata Valley Council, BSA 9 Taylor Drive Reedsville, PA 17084 P: (717) 667-9236 F: (717) 667-9798 E: Charles Apgar Charles.Apgar@scouting.org 11/11 2017-09-07