District Wilderness Survival Winter Camp-O-Ree March 7-9, 2014 LEADER s GUIDE CAMP CROOKED CREEK 950 TERRY DRIVE SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165
Table of Contents PAGE Map and Directions to Camp... 3 Event Schedule... 4 List of Events... 5 Requirements Completed (Merit Badge)... 5 Troop Preparation for Camp... 6 Camp Policies and Procedures... 7-9 Buddy System... 7 Camp Security... 7 Alcohol Policy... 7 Smoking... 7 Vehicles... 7 Parking... 8 Uniforms... 8 Stoves/Lanterns... 8 Campsites... 8 Knives/Axes/Hatchets/Etc... 8 First Aid... 8 Trash... 8 Clean Up... 9 Camp Emergencies... 9 What to Bring to Camp... 10-11 Fee Schedule/Refund Policy... 12 Forms... 13 2
MAP AND DIRECTIONS: CAMP CROOKED CREEK 950 TERRY DRIVE SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165 Camp Crooked Creek is located in Clermont, KY (see map above). Directions to Camp Crooked Creek: Take Interstate 65 South from Louisville to State Hwy. 245 (exit 112). Turn left/east on Hwy. 245, proceed approximately ¾ mile. Turn right onto Plen Mar Drive, turn left onto Terry Drive. The road ends at the Camp s administration building. From Indiana: Take I-65 S towards Nashville. Take the KY-245 exit, 112 towards Clermont/Bardstown. Merge onto Clermont Rd/KY-245via the ramp on the left towards Clermont/Bardstown. Turn right onto Plen Mar Dr. Turn left onto Terry Drive. The road ends at the Camp s administration building. 3
EVENT SCHEDULE Friday, March 7: Registration/Check In Koch Camporee Area... 6:00 pm-9:00pm Scoutmaster/SPL Meeting... Koch Camporee Area... 9:00 pm-9:45pm Staff Meeting... Koch Camporee Area... 10:00pm Saturday, March 8: Registration/Check In... Koch Camporee Area... 7:00am-8:30am Opening Ceremony... Koch Camporee Area... 8:45am-9:00am Patrol Events Begin... Koch Camporee Area... 9:00 am- 12:00pm Patrol Events are Round Robin style. Stations will stay open until noon and then break for lunch until 1 pm. Patrols will be given staggered start locations. Lunch... 12:00pm-1:00pm Patrol Events Continue... Koch Camporee Area... 1:00pm-4:30pm Flags Ceremony... Koch Camporee Area... 5:00pm Supper/SPL Time... Assigned Campsite... 5:30pm-7:30pm Each unit responsible for their own Supper Camp Fire... Koch Camporee Area... 8:00pm-8:30pm SPL/Scoutmaster Time... Assigned Campsite (if staying overnight)... 8:30pm-10:59pm Taps/Lights Out... Assigned Campsite... 11:00pm Sunday, March 9: Cleanup and Break Camp... Assigned Campsite... 8:00am-10:00am Troops should clear camp by 10am. SPL must be checked out by Camporee staff before departure. Troops will receive patches after unit is cleared from site by camporee staff. 4
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL EVENT STATIONS 1. First Aid will cover requirements 1, 9 and 12. This will include protection from different types of animals, insects, reptiles and first aid for injuries that could occur in wilderness situations. 2. Action Station will cover requirement 7. Participants will demonstrate use of a signal mirror, building ground-to-air signals, and other ways to attract attention when lost. 3. Fire Building will cover requirements 6 and 10. Patrols will be shown different methods of starting a fire and will choose one method to light a fire (timed event). Participants will also learn about and demonstrate methods of treating water. 4. Academics will cover requirements 2, 3, 4 and 11 and may include items from other requirements as well. This station will include a mixture of written and verbal questions. 5. Demonstrate will cover requirement 5. Select appropriate items to build a survival kit. 6. Build it! will cover requirement 8. Scouts will buddy up and improvise a shelter made of natural items found around their campsite and ground cloths/tarps (one tarp authorized per scout). After construction, participants must sleep overnight in the shelter they have built. Although not mandatory, SPLs and Patrol Leaders are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Wilderness Survival merit badge pamphlet from their troop library to have on hand. 5
Unit Preparation for Camp-O-Ree If your unit follows the steps listed below, the process of preparing everyone for an enjoyable camporee experience should go smoothly. This camporee is #1 in a series of three camporees that will be held in 2014 and 2015, and the patch is part of a large format, four-part fleur des lis with a base patch and three camporee event patches. Upon Receiving the Leaders Guide: Inform or remind all Scouts and parents of the dates for the camporee (7-9 March 2014) Recruit two or more adult leaders to spend the weekend with your unit. All troops must follow BSA guidelines as described in the Guide to Safe Scouting Note payment dates to ensure your troop can get the early registration discount Prior to February 21, 2014: Mail in your troop reservation and registration to the Scout Service Center During January and February: Ensure your Scout Parents have the information about the camporee weekend Have your SPL and Patrol Leaders review Wilderness Survival merit badge requirements Arrange for transportation to and from camporee One Week Prior to Camporee Review camporee schedule with Scouts and families Prepare troop/patrol equipment to bring to camp Prepare Blue Merit Badge Cards for each participating scout with requirement blocks filled out (requirements are numbered 1 through 12) Collect permission slips and applicable health data and forms SPL should review Scouts personal gear Be Prepared! For any kind of weather! Finalize meal plan Finalize transportation plan to and from camporee 6
CAMP-O-REE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Anyone participating in this event is expected to follow Boy Scouts of America National Guidelines as outline in the Guide to Safe Scouting. An online version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is available at: http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss.aspx. The Law is the Rule. Everyone is expected to abide by the Boy Scout Law, Oath, Motto, and Slogan. Buddy System. All Scouts will use the Buddy System for safety. Adults/Leaders should be notified prior to Scouts leaving their assigned campsites. Camp Security. All visitors to the camp must stop by the Leadership Development Center and sign in. A sign in log will be maintained, and positive identification is required (Driver s License, Military, or government issued ID card). Prior to departure, visitors must sign out so accountability is kept of who is on Camp property. Alcohol/Controlled Substance Use. Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances will result in immediate dismissal from camp property. Use of alcoholic beverages or a controlled substance is not permitted at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. Tobacco. Use of tobacco products by youth participants is prohibited. Use of tobacco products by youth will result in immediate dismissal from camp. Boy Scouts of America guidelines require a smoke-free environment for Scouts. If adults must smoke, do so out of sight of youth participants. Please field-dress your butts and properly dispose of them. Smoking in any building on camp property is prohibited. Vehicles. Parking will be in designated areas only. Unless otherwise posted (i.e. the main road to camp), the speed limit through camp areas is 3 mph (walking speed) this is not to inconvenience anyone, it is for the safety of our youth. One person per seatbelt, and seatbelts are required by state law to be worn by all occupants of a vehicle. NO RIDING IN TRUCK BEDS. No RVs, ATVs, golf carts, or generators permitted. 7
Camp and Lake. Walk, do not run, within your campsite Remember tent stakes and tie downs Closed toe shoes to be worn at all times Stay out of the lake and other bodies of water No water craft or swimming permitted Fish may be taken with hook and line only Do not ditch or trench your tents Practice Leave No Trace Trash your trash. Remove trash from campsites. No pets (service animals only) No bikes Uniforms. The Boy Scout Field Uniform, also known as Class A uniform, should be worn at opening and closing ceremonies, and while participating in the Camporee event stations. The Activity Uniform t-shirts, also called Class B (Scouting appropriate), are permitted during shelter building, cleanup activities and SPL/free time. Stoves and Lanterns. Follow BSA guidelines for fuels. Keep open flames out of and away from tents. Campfires. Do not cut trees either collect wood from downed trees, or bring your own firewood or charcoal. Pit/trench fires are prohibited use the fire rings provided at the campsite. Never leave a fire unattended, especially when going to bed. Either extinguish the fire prior to going to bed, or post a rotating fire watch. Please make sure before leaving Sunday morning that your fire is cold-out and that your campsite is completed cleaned up. All campfires should be extinguished according to BSA guidelines. Knives/Hatchets/Axes/Chainsaws/Firearms. Unauthorized firearms are prohibited on Camp Crooked Creek. Chainsaws are prohibited unless operated or authorized by Camp ranger. Fixed blade, sheath, or other survival type knives are prohibited. Folding or pocket knives are permitted by those Scouts that have earned their Totin Chip. Axes and bow saws are permitted only in axe yards or at the camporee stations that require them. Rocks and Sticks. Although tempting, do not throw or kick rocks or swing sticks around. Injury or damage to property usually results from Scouts not following these rules, and adult leaders not enforcing them. Throwing/kicking rocks or swinging sticks around will result in a Scout(s) being asked to leave the campout. First Aid. Minor first aid should be handled at the campsite or activity area where the injury occurs. For major first aid and serious incidents inform adult camporee staff. Trash. Remove trash from campsites or activity area to a dumpster. Do not leave trash in your campsites overnight skunks and raccoons love to visit and will come visit you if you leave trash in your campsites. 8
Cleanup/Checkout procedure. When your unit is ready to leave camp, please send the SPL to the LDC to come a check out your site. Please clean up your area and leave it the same or in better condition than how you found it. Please do not leave anything behind. Trash can be dumped in the dumpster on your way out of camp. Camp Emergencies. With the exception of a weather emergency, all campers are to report immediately to their campsites upon hearing and emergency signal. In the case of a weather emergency, campers should seek protective shelter. Once the weather emergency is over, campers should return immediately to their campsites. Campers will remain in their campsites until the ALL CLEAR signal is given by a camporee staff member. Leaders should review these procedure with their campers. The following emergency signals will be used: FIRE ALARM two long blasts on siren WEATHER EMERGENCY one long blast on siren ALL CLEAR four long blasts on siren All participants should follow the directions of camporee staff in the event of any emergency. 9
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Unit Leaders please distribute copies of this page to your campers. Tents WILL NOT be provided camping will be in your own tents. Be sure to pack enough items for the weekend, and don t forget, it s winter in Kentucky the weather could be cold, warm, semi-wet, wet, or very-wet. Personal Gear: Scout Uniform Boy Scout Handbook Totin Chip T-shirts Pants Extra socks and underwear Footwear Warm clothing (winter jacket, stocking cap, gloves/mittens, etc) Long underwear (optional be sure to check weather) Sleeping Bag Sleeping pad (optional) Toilet kit (tooth brush, toothpaste, towel, soap, deodorant, etc.) Water bottle Flashlight and extra batteries Pen/pencil and paper/notepad Pocket Knife (if you have Totin Chip) Watch (optional) Raingear Tarp Hat (optional) What NOT to bring: Bike Rollerblades or skates Sheath, butterfly, survival or any fixed blade knife Fireworks Electronics (smart phones, radios, video games, etc) 10
SUGGESTED TROOP EQUIPMENT Suggested items troops should bring additional items typically used by their units. Tents and ground cloths/tarps American and Troop flag Patrol Flags Lanterns Water containers Water coolers Fire Extinguisher Dining fly/poles/rope Camp saw/axe Food for weekend REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR SCOUT EVENTS Assuming an average patrol size of six Scouts points will be given for having the required gear Eight feet of rope per scout Additional 10 feet for patrol One First Aid kit per patrol Water for each Scout (each Scout with water bottles or 2 gallons per patrol) Each Scout has Scout Handbook Each Scout has pencil or pen and paper Pocket knife and Totin Chip (must have Totin Chip if Scout has a pocket knife) Each patrol should have one method, aside from matches, for fire starter; Scouts should carry Firem n Chit Each patrol should have a signal mirror or other signaling device (not a firearm) (OPTIONAL) Walking staff 11
FEE SCHEDULE/REFUND POLICY All fees should be paid based on the following schedule/information: If registered prior to February 21, 2014*: $8.00 per Scout; $5.00 per adult If registered after February 21, 2014: $10.00 per Scout; $8.00 per adult Extra event patches can be ordered and purchased for $2.50 per patch *A $25 non-refundable Troop Reservation fee can be paid if unsure of how many Scouts/adults are attending from your troop if you have paid the $25 early reservation fee, participants will be charged the early bird fees. Lincoln Trail District Refund Policy: Refunds will be reviewed on a case by case basis no refund is guaranteed. All requests must be made in writing (letter or email) to the District Executive or a designated representative at least one week prior to the scheduled event. Direct transfers to other District or Council events is not permitted. Contact the District Executive for any questions regarding this policy. Contact Information: Lincoln Trail District Executive: Jason Wilson (acting DE) jason.wilson@scouting.org Camporee Event Chairs: Chuck Meeler cmeeler@gmail.com Mick Chiara mick.chiara@gmail.com 12
2014 Lincoln Trail District Winter Camporee Survive! 7-9 March 2014 Test your survival skills! Events are based on Wilderness Survival merit badge requirements. Brush up on your survival skills and be prepared to survive! This event begins with a Senior Patrol Leader/Scoutmaster brief at 9:00 pm Friday at Koch Camporee Area. Saturday morning starts off with a quick patrol welcome at Koch Camporee Area at 8:45 am, and the events will start at 9 am. Troops may start checking out by 8 am on Sunday unless prior arrangements have been made with the Camporee staff. WHERE: Camp Crooked Creek WHEN: 7-9 March 2014 COSTS: $8.00 per Scout ($5 per adult) if registered by February 21 st *, $10.00 per Scout ($8 per adult) after February 21 st. *A $25 non-refundable Troop reservation fee can be paid if unsure of how many scouts are attending from your troop. SPLs can check their troops in at the Koch camporee area beginning at 6:00 pm Eastern Time Friday evening. If your troop is just coming to do the events on Saturday, check in will be from 8:00 8:30 am. Note: If your troop is not staying for the entire weekend, please notify Camporee Staff when you send in your registration. For more information contact Chuck Meeler at cmeeler@gmail.com 270-307-5732, Mick Chiara at mick.chiara@gmail.com or Jason Wilson at jason.wilson@scouting.org. The patch for this camporee will be the first of a three-part camporee series! -------------------------------cut here-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------cut here------------------------ Remit to: Lincoln Heritage Council, ATTN: 2014 Lincoln Trail District Winter Camporee, PO Box 36273, Louisville, KY 40233 UNIT: SCOUTMASTER: EMAIL: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: NUMBER ATTENDING (if known): Youth: Adults: NUMBER OF EXTRA PATCHES: X $2.50 = DISTRICT (if not Lincoln Trail): Acct. Code: 6006 13
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