OCTOBER 19-21, 2018 CAMP GENEVA FRUITLAND PARK, FL FOR INFORMATION CALL: ROB PARISH (352) 267-2953 sctldr143@aol.com ROBERT HOLIDAY (352) 504-6018 rholiday@holidayairfl.com Mac GRIFFITH (386) 506-1853 mac.griffith@cflscouting.org
LOCATION: General Camporee Information The 2018 Lake District Fall Camporee IS NOT being held at Camp La-No-Che. Instead it will be held at Camp Geneva or the ACA Academy in Fruitland Park. Units attending will travel to Fruitland Park on US Hwy 27, and turn west onto Spring Lake Road. At the corner of Spring Lake and Hwy 27 is a Citgo Station and Camper s Corner. Across from Camper s Corner is American Auto Salvage. After turning west onto Spring Lake, follow it to Pete St., and then to Via Marcia Dr. There will be signs posted along the way. See attached map. RULES: These rules are the general framework around which this camporee will be operated. A spirit of Scouting courtesy and brotherhood must prevail during the entire camporee if it is to be a success. At the camporee, as always, everyone s conduct is expected to be in accordance with the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Outdoor Code. Troops or individuals that do not conform to this spirit may be asked to leave. 1. A registration fee will be charged to cover the cost of the Camporee supplies, patches, and prizes. Early registration fee will be $16 for each scout and $12 scouter, including Webelo. Registration fees will increase for scouts and scouters by $2 on 10/6, and an additional $2 more on 10/19. Fees must be paid upon check-in at the camporee site. Those units/scouts participating Saturday only are still required to pay registration fees. 2. Troops should arrive and depart in uniform. The Scout uniform is to be worn at campfire program and Sunday service. 3. Campsites will be assigned at check in. Troop campsites have no water, no tables, or other improvements, so troops should bring a water supply. There will be potable water available if needed. Scouts should be prepared to pack water as needed from the water supply for use. 4. The entrance gate will not be open before 4:00 p.m., Friday. Troops should not arrive before then. Campsites will already be assigned; therefore, it is not necessary to arrive early to save a space. A map of the camp area will be available. 5. There will be an assigned, designated parking area. Vehicles are not allowed in the campsites. Troop gear may be dropped off. Troop trailers however, may still be parked in each site. 6. Troops must plan to remove all garbage from the camporee area. Please bring an adequate supply of trash bags. Do not bury trash. 7. Safety and fire protection are the responsibility of everyone at the camporee. Be very careful with fires, have fire buckets and firefighting tools available. Although BSA no longer requires fire buckets, the property owner has asked us to have them. Fires need to be elevated. Digging fire pits will not be permitted.
8. Troop 143 and assisting fire departments shall serve as or supply judges for ALL events. 9. Scoring of events will be based upon the number of patrols participating in each event. Example: if there are 10 patrols that participate in event #1, then 10 points are awarded for first place. The more patrols that participate, the more points that are awarded. 10. DO NOT CUT or otherwise injure live trees while at the camporee. 11. Weather at this time of year is very unpredictable. BE PREPARED. Bring tents, rain gear, dining flies, and ground cloths. The camporee will not be called off because of rain (hurricanes are a different story). 12. Taps will be at 11:00 p.m. each evening at the camporee. Reveille will be at 6:00 a.m. Quiet hours are between those times. Activities such as cooking, setting up camp, and playing will not be permitted during quiet time. Units should plan to arrive at the camporee in ample time to have their campsites established by taps. Points will be deducted for any troop not adhering to these rules. 13. Visitors (other than registered participants) are welcome at the camporee. Visitors should sign in at the camporee headquarters. Visitors to a troop campsite must have the permission of an adult unit leader. Visitors are also welcome to attend the field events, and evening campfire. 14. Webelos (Arrow of Lights) may attend the fall camporee and may camp overnight as the guest of a troop. A parent or guardian must accompany each Webelos Scout while at the camporee. Webelos dens that register as a unit may be assigned a campsite. 15. The Saturday night campfire is intended to be fun and entertaining. Each troop and den is expected to have their skit reviewed at the Senior Patrol Leader meeting Saturday afternoon. All skits must conform to scouting standards and must be in good taste. The top 5 skits will perform at the campfire. 16. There will be a first aid station at the camporee headquarters. The Fruitland Park Fire and Rescue Explorers and advisors will operate this station. During the activity times on Saturday, instructors will provide CPR/AED training to any adults. 17. No alcohol is permitted 18. Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas only. There will be no smoking in view of scouts. 19. Scoring will based upon the number of patrols competing. If 10 patrols compete, then first place is worth 10 points. If 20 patrols participate, then first place is worth 20 pts., etc. Each event will be scored separately. Highest total points will help in determining Camporee winner.
TROOP EVENTS 1. Campsite Inspection Campsite inspections will take place during the event competition. For more on the campsite inspections, see the scoring guide. 2. Top Squad This is the spirit award for the camporee. Troops will be judged on greatest scout spirit, participation, skills, and preparedness. Troops will be awarded spirit points for uniformity. Patrols should be in matching shirts or T-shirts during competitions. 3. Gateway Competition The gateway into each Troop or Webelos Campsite will be judged for quality and creativity. The gate can be made no higher than 10 feet or longer than 15 feet. There is no limit to the number of poles you can use. You may use stakes but when you leave camp, the holes must be filled in. 4. Sound the Alarm What better food is connected to the fire department but, chili? That s right, we are going to have a chili cook off, that the whole camp will participate in. Each troop is to make enough chili for themselves and another troop the same size, and after the judging is done, everyone will enjoy the meal. Judging will be on taste, not necessarily heat, as several people cannot enjoy it turned up. 5. SPL Competition To be determined
PATROL COMPETITIONS: 1. Bucket Brigade 2. Stop, Drop, and Roll (#1) 3. Fueling The Mower (#9) 4. Fire Starter (#7/10) Who can light their fire the fastest? 5. Bunkered up 6. I pledge patrol allegiance 7. Safety check (#6) 8. Kitty in a tree 9. Other competitions as the participating Fire Departments dictate.
LAKE DISTRICT FALL CAMPOREE CAMPOREE SCHEDULE FRIDAY 10/19/18 4:00-9:30 P.M. Check in/registration 9:30 Cracker Barrel (Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader) 11:00 p.m. Taps (Lights out) SATURDAY 10/20/18 6:00 a.m. Reveille 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony (flag pole) 9:00 a.m. Morning competitions 11:30 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Afternoon competitions 3:00 p.m. Competitions continue 5:00 p.m. Senior Patrol Leader Meeting 5:30 p.m. Assembly (flag pole) 6:00 p.m. Dinner 8:30 p.m. Campfire program / Order of the Arrow callout 11:00 p.m. Taps (lights out) SUNDAY 10/21/18 6:00 a.m. Reveille/Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Assembly/Religious Service Final Awards 9:30 a.m. Break Camp
CAMPSITE INSPECTION SCORE Judge Troop General Gate of 10 Fence of 10 Flags US Flag of 20 Troop Flag of 10 Patrol Flags of 10 Tents Tents Properly erected of 10 Tents by patrol of 10 Sleeping bag neatly arranged of 10 Inside of tent orderly of 10 Campsite First Aid Kit of 20 Safe fire area of 10 Ax Yard of 10 Clean and in order of 10 Gadgets of 10 Fire tools of 10 Cooking and Eating Area Dining Fly of 10 Cooking equip. off ground of 20 Clean cooking area of 25 Drinking water storage of 10 Separate patrol eating areas of 10 Fire buckets in cooking area of 10 Clean patrol eating area of 15 Trash bags of 10 Posted Duty Roster of 10 Posted menus of 10 TOTAL SCORE OF 300 Deductions Vehicles left in camp (-20) (does not include camp trailer) Fire left unattended (-20) Safety violations (-10) FINAL SCORE
2018 LAKE DISTRICT CAMPOREE TROOP ROSTER LEADERS NAME POSITION ADDRESS PHONE SPL PATROL NAME NAME RANK ADDRESS PHONE PATROL NAME NAME RANK ADDRESS PHONE PATROL NAME NAME RANK ADDRESS PHONE
Merit badge requirements 1. Do the following: a. Demonstrate the technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool. Explain how burn injuries can be prevented. b. List the most frequent causes of burn injuries. 2. Explain the chemistry and physics of fire. Name the parts of the fire tetrahedron. Explain why vapors are important to the burning process. Name the products of combustion. Give an example of how fire grows and what happens. 3. Name the most frequent causes of fire in the home and give examples of ways it can be prevented. 4. Do the following: a. Explain the role of human behavior in the arson problem in this country b. List the actions that cause seasonal fires and explain how these fires can be prevented. 5. List common circumstances that cause holiday-related fires and explain how these fires can be prevented. 6. Conduct a home safety survey with the help of an adult. Then do the following: a. Draw a home fire-escape plan, create a home fire-drill schedule, and conduct a home fire drill. b. Test a smoke alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance of a smoke alarm. c. Explain what to do when you smell gas and when you smell smoke. d. Explain how you would report a fire alarm. e. Explain what fire safety equipment can be found in public buildings. f. Explain who should use fire extinguishers and when these devices can be used. g. Explain how to extinguish a grease pan fire. h. Explain what fire safety precautions you should take when you are in a public building. 7. Do the following: a. Demonstrate lighting a match safely. b. Demonstrate the safe way to start a charcoal fire. c. Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax. 8. Explain the difference between combustible and noncombustible liquids and between combustible and noncombustible fabrics. 9. Do the following: a. Demonstrate the safe way to fuel a lawnmower. b. Demonstrate the safety factors, such as proper ventilation, for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel those devices. 10. Do the following: a. Explain the cost of outdoor and wildland fires and how to prevent them. b. Demonstrate setting up and putting out a cooking fire. c. Demonstrate using a camp stove and lantern. d. Explain how to set up a campsite safe from fire. 11. Visit a fire station. Identify the types of fire trucks. Find out about the fire prevention activities in your community. 12. Choose a fire safety-related career that interests you and describe the level of education required and responsibilities of a person in that position. Tell why this position interests you