The Sky s the Limit Pomo District Camporee 2015

The Sky s the Limit Pomo District Camporee 2015 WEBELOS AND BOY SCOUT PATROLS Soar to new heights! Go supersonic at the Pomo District Camporee! APRIL 10 TH, 11 TH, AND 12 TH LAKE SONOMA Plan early, pre-registrations are a must. $11 per person $2.00 late fee if paid after April 3rd DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMPOREE: Take Hwy. 101 north to Healdsburg. Take the Dry Creek Rd. off ramp and go west (left) on Dry Creek Rd. You will travel about 9 miles to Lake Sonoma. The Camporee site is across from the Visitor Center near the entrance to the park. Contact: Mike Bell @ 527-6282 mikebell055@comcast.net 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 1 of 9 Camporee 2015

INTRODUCTION Get ready to soar to new heights at the 2015 Pomo District Annual Camporee. The Sky s The Limit! Along with the opportunity to show your Scout Skills, there will be special recognition for best patrol flag, best patrol theme dress, and best patrol yell. The staff welcomes you and hopes you have a great weekend. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mike Bell at 527-6282 or mikebell055@comcast.net. CODE OF CONDUCT Lake Sonoma has offered the use of their facilities-let s show our appreciation by respecting the site and the rules. Please make sure all of your scouts are aware of these rules. Scouts found violating these rules may be sent home. PROGRAM Competition levels: Webelos Navigators; Scout-2 nd Class Co-Pilots 1 st Class Pilots. Scoring of the events will be with emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship of the patrol along with knowledge of the Scout skill of that particular event. Some events will be athletic only style events. Uniform: Class A uniform is required for certain activities (please see schedule) otherwise patrols may wear appropriate Class B uniform keeping with the spirit of Scouting or The Sky s the Limit theme of the weekend. Any individual/patrol/unit members in dress not within the ideals of the Scouting program will be asked to change. Make sure that the members of your patrol carry water throughout the day. There will be places to refill your tankards (with water). NO PETS! We all love our animals, but unfortunately we cannot bring them to this event. As in the past, Order of Arrow (OA) call out will take place at the end of the campfire. Boy Scout troops should contact the OA Representative, Julian Damkroger at 433-8842 or walter.julian@live.com to coordinate OA elections, which will be held prior to the Camporee. This year, we encourage you to register early due to the new online registration. You will register by Troop, not by patrols, however, only patrols will be allowed to compete in Saturday events. Each troop must bring to the Camporee and turn in at registration, a roster of each Scout and Adult attending the event; a current (2014) medical form (part A & B) AND a Participant Release Form for each Scout and Adult in attendance. Please contact Tracy Good at goodscouter@sbcglobal.net with any questions on registration. Returning again will be the Scoutmaster/ASM Chili Cook-off and the SPL Cornbread Bake-off. Each troop can enter one adult leader and one youth leader to compete. Sign up at the Friday crackerbarrel. Cooking begins at 9:30 am, and ends at 12:00 noon with judging by specially chosen Chili & Cornbread experts. See page 6 for more info. CHECK-IN and OUT Upon arrival (see page 3 for schedule), the Scoutmaster (SM's) and Senior Patrol Leader must report directly to the registration area and check-in. Tour Plans (only for Units NOT from Sonoma County), medical forms, participation release forms, the troop roster including all Scouts & Adults, and any final payments must be presented at check-in. Also at check-in, each patrol will need to sign up for the event competition. Be prepared to provide the patrol name, the competition level and the number of Scouts in the patrol. After providing this information, each patrol will be given a pass-card to be presented at each competitive event. The pass-cards will be of different colors for each competition level (Pilot, Co-Pilot and Navigator), and will have a unique number. A curfew of 10 p.m. will be strictly enforced each night. The Camping committee requests all Senior Patrol Leaders and their Scoutmaster to make sure that their boys are getting good night's sleep and not disturbing their neighbors after 10 p.m. Additionally, leaders should make sure that their boys are not leaving their campsite. Please plan to exit the campsite and check out no later than 11am on Sunday. LOCATION You must not scavenge materials from the property or dig any holes. A Unit Campsite Inspection will be conducted on Saturday and awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd) will be presented at the Saturday night campfire. Inspections will take place while patrols are at their activities. Please see Troop Campsite Inspection form in this packet. Ribbons will be awarded for Troops Hanger Gateways which best follow the Camporee Aviation theme. PLEASE NO ELECTRONIC GAMES, RADIOS, ETC ARE ALLOWED ON SITE! 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 2 of 9 Camporee 2015

CAMPOREE SCHEDULE Friday: April 10 th 5:00 pm: The Camporee site will open for unit to arrive and setup their camps. The Scoutmaster & SPL or Den Leader & Denner from each unit MUST check in at the registration desk and turn in: -Unit Roster with a list of all Scouts & Adults -Participant Release of Liability & Special Activities Consent Form Scouts & Adults -Medical Forms for each Scout & Adult (to be returned upon departure) -Tour Plan if from out of Sonoma County -Final payments due 9:00 pm: Registration Closes (please check in at the Camporee Staff Area if you arrive after this time) 9:15 pm: A Camporee Cracker Barrel for all Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leaders and Webelos Den Leaders will be held at the Camporee Staff Area. Snacks will be served. Any last minute changes will be announced and any questions can be answered during this time. Sign-ups for the SM Chili-cookoff and the SPL Cornbread bakeoff, flag ceremonies and skits for the Saturday night Campfire will be taken at this time. 9:45 pm: Staff Meeting All staff including event hosts/teams, cooking staff, medical & security staff etc. 10:00 pm: Taps / quiet time Saturday: April 11 th 7:00 am: Registration opens / reveille - Staff Area. 8:30 am: Registration ends all future check-in/outs please go to the Camporee Staff Area. 9:00 am: Morning assembly, flag ceremony, shooting cards, announcements. Class-A uniform req d. 9:30 am: Competition begins. Good luck! Scoutmaster Chili Cook -off and SPL Cornbread Bake off begins at Staff Site 12:00 pm: Lunchtime / Event coordinators turn in morning scores. Judging begins for Cook-off/Bake-off. Come cheer on your Senior Patrol Leader & Scoutmaster! Scout Shop opens! 12:45 pm: Organized game/activities in large main field Bring a kite to fly! It s always windy there! 1:30 pm: Resume Camporee competitions 4:00 pm: End of Camporee competitions. 4:15 pm: Event coordinators turn in afternoon scores, SPL meeting by Registration Pavilion 5:00 pm: Dinner in each patrol area. 6:00 pm: Webelos visit Boy Scout Campsites. Scout Shop closes. 7:00 pm: Flag Ceremony. BSA Class-A uniform required 7:30 pm: Campfire and OA call out. BSA Class-A uniform required Dress warmly as it gets VERY COLD! 10:00 pm: Taps / quiet time. Sunday: April 12 th 8:00 pm: Reveille, breakfast and break camp. Fill out your Activity Evaluations, one for Scouters, and one per patrol. 9:00 am: Flag ceremony. BSA Class-A uniform required. 9:30 am: Scouts Own religious service. BSA Class-A uniform required. 10:00 am: Check out, hand in evaluations, receive your patches and enjoy shore leave. 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 3 of 9 Camporee 2015

COMPETITION EVENTS This year, there will be 15 events that each Boy Scout Patrol and Webelos Den can compete in. Choose your favorite 12 events, or compete in all 15! The three highest scores for each event, in each level, will receive ribbons. There will also be ribbons for the Top 3 OVERALL patrols, and the top 3 Best Spirit scores. Your 12 highest event scores will be considered when calculating the winning patrols. Here are the challenges that you will face: 1) Archery - Airfoil with the Wright Brothers- Aim your arrows and watch them swiftly fly to the middle of the target! Keep your aim true. 2) Compass Keep your Radar on track with the Brunton Compass Using your radar, and your compass, keep a steady pace and a true eye to make it to the end. 3) Rifle Baron von Richenbacker goes Supersonic And so can you when you show your target skills on the rifle range. 4) Obstacle Course Lifting off the Tarmac was no big deal for Lindbergh. As a team, show your skill in maneuvering over, around and through the obstacles that you find all over the Tarmac. 5) Nature Leonardo DaVinci loved nature, soaring and then Fishtailing. Prepare to show a DaVinci level of knowledge as you soar through this test. 6) Astronomy - Saint-Exupery Follow the air routes pioneer St. Exupery laid out for you but bring your knowledge of navigation, stars and constellations lest you lose yourself on the dark and trackless plain. 7) Tomahawk Rip the Soundbarrier open like Chuck Yaeger with your Tomahawk.* * This event is for Boy Scouts only. 8) First Aid - Plane Crash Rescue- Treat the downed pilot, Francis Gary Powers with your first aid skills. 9) Backpacking - Join Neil Armstrong on the moon, and be sure to pack your payload lightly. 10) Fire Building At the Fuel Depot you can light your fire on the launch pad with Werner Von Braun. 11) Water balloon Throw Splash down the Hudson with Chesley Sullenberger be sure to leave a Vapor Trail! 12)Pioneering Like Howard Hughes building the Spruce Goose, build light but strong. Be guided by the Tetrahedron when landing. 13)Team Building/Team Spirit Show your teamwork. Can you stay in formation like the Blue Angels? 14) Outdoor Ethics - Have a good flight plan like Amelia Earhart and Leave No Trace. But, please be sure to have a safe landing. 15)Slingshot Use your Bernouilli s effect to get your projectile to the target and hit the bullseye!** ** This event is for Webelos only. 16) Paper Airplane course - Concorde -- the supersonic airliner! Create your own patrol's paper airplane and fly it through a course in record time just like Frank Hawks. 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 4 of 9 Camporee 2015

FIRST AID WATER LATRINES TRASH CAMPSITES MEALS PARKING FIRE CHECK-IN CHECK-OUT FACILITIES A First Aid station will be set up at the site. For all injuries, you must contact the Camp Director or appointed camp first aid personal immediately. Each unit leader must have turned in a medical release form for every Scout under 18 signed by his parents or guardians, and for every Adult. Bring a water jug or container to carry water. Water will have to be carried from the faucets. Currently, only Chemical Toilets will be available. Be sure to have your own extra supply of toilet paper. The regular restrooms may be available, but we won t know until March. All units are required to set up a recycling program for their own trash. Each unit must be responsible for the removal of their own recyclables and compostable garbage. The trash bags can be placed in the BSA trailer available on site. Please no broken lawn chairs or cardboard (take your Troop gateway home with you). In the spirit of Scouting and Leave No Trace, we are asking all units to NOT use disposable plates, cups or silverware. Heavy duty contractor garbage bags will be available at the BSA trailer in the parking lot. Campsites will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WILL HAVE TO BE CARRIED FROM THE PARKING AREA. NO TROOPS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE THE COVERED PICNIC AREAS AT THE PARK. THESE WILL BE RESERVED FOR PROGRAM AREAS ONLY! Webelos will have their own designated area. Units will be responsible for their own meals. Registered staff members may opt to eat at the staff dining area, but advanced reservations are required for ALL Staff meals. Please call Peggy Bimbi for more information and meal reservations at 544-6950. If you plan to eat with the staff and have any special dietary needs, we will need to know this information no later than March 15, 2015. Limited parking will be available at a designated area, so please keep parked vehicles to a minimum. Please try to carpool. OPEN FIRES ON THE GRASS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CAMPING AREAS. ANY TYPE OF FLAME IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN IN TENTS. Propane or liquid fuel can be used. Freestanding fire pits or BBQ s that have a minimum of a 12-inch clearance are allowed. To make the check-in process go smoothly, we are asking that each troop have their paperwork in order and ready to turn in upon arrival. Each Unit needs to have a roster listing all adults and scouts, as well as a Participant Release of Liability & Special Activities Consent Form, and 2014 Medical form Part A & B for each person. Upon arrival, the Scoutmaster and Senior patrol leader will come to the check-in table with their paperwork, sign up the competing patrols and make any additional payments due. Campsites must be inspected by the staff prior to departure. The Camporee Patch will be issued, when checkout is complete and event evaluations have been turned in, to those who are listed and paid for on the registration form. SCOUT STORE We are excited to again be able to offer a Scout Store for your Scouting needs that will be open on Saturday, April 11th, from 12 PM until 6 PM. 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 5 of 9 Camporee 2015

Commonly Asked Questions If you ve never been to a Camporee, this summary will be useful to you. New campers are certainly welcome! We re glad you re considering coming to the 2015 Pomo District Camporee! What is a Camporee? A Camporee is a camping event with boys from many Scout Troops and Webelos Packs/Dens. Each patrol/den camps with its Troop or Pack/Den and competes in different events using their scout skills, joining together for flag ceremonies and campfire. What is a Cracker Barrel? The Cracker Barrel is a meeting of the leaders from each unit--especially Scoutmasters, Webelos Den Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders--that is held the Friday evening of Camporee. Updated Camporee information and questions will be answered. Please share this information with your patrols/dens. How does the competition work? Scouts sign up in patrols. Units with few boys can be combined with other units into competition patrols/dens. There are three levels of competition: 1 st yr Webelos; (Navigators); Scout-Second Class (Co-Pilots); and First Class-Eagle (Pilots). There are 16 different events for Boy Scout Patrols, and 16 for Webelos Dens. Each patrol/den should pick 12 of their favorite events to compete in. The events will be divided so that in the morning, the even numbered pass-cards will compete in the even numbered events and the odd numbered pass-cards will complete in the odd numbered events. In the afternoon they will switch. We encourage each troop & patrol to get in the spirit of the theme, The Sky s the Limit. Show your spirit with your Hangar gateways, patrol outfits, flag and yell. 1st, 2nd and 3 rd place ribbons are awarded in each level for each event, as well as the top three overall scores for the We Reached the Sky Award, the top three spirit awards for the Flight Attire and the top three scores for the Hangar Gateway. When do we check in or check out? Check in is Friday night or Saturday morning. All units should be pre-registered using online registration and on arrival be prepared to turn in their Participant Release of Liability & Special Activities Consent Forms and current (2014) Medical forms, part A & B. Any unpaid fees are due at check in. You will not need to bring a tour plan unless your troop is from outside of Sonoma County. Email any registration questions to Tracy Good at goodscouter@sbcglobal.net. When you are ready to check out starting at 10 AM on Sunday, a staff member will check your campsite for cleanliness, collect your evaluations, return your medicals and issue the Camporee patches. Do we have to camp? No. We recommend that boys camp at least one night to learn about scout camping, but it is not required. The fee however is the same for all participants. What are the requirements for Webelos to camp overnight? Each Webelos Den is encouraged to camp overnight under the supervision of a trained Webelos leader while adhering to B.S.A. health and safety and youth protection guidelines. All Webelos Den s need to bring their own food, and do their own cooking unless they have been invited to eat with a Boy Scout Troop. There will be an assigned area for the Webelos to camp. How do we handle food? Each unit brings its own food. You won t need to carry your gear very far. You may need to make several trips if you re not set up for backpacking. You may use hand-trucks, carts, etc. for transporting gear, but personal vehicles will remain in the parking area at all times. Please do not bring disposable paper plates, cups and silverware. Each person should bring mess kits and wash up in the unit site. How is the Scoutmaster Chili Cook-off & SPL Cornbread Cook-off run? We invite a Scouter from each unit to come prepared to compete in our Chili Cook-off and a Youth Leader from each unit to come prepared to compete in our Dutch oven Cornbread cook-off. You will need to bring your all of your own ingredients/pots/stoves/cooking equipment. We will have hot coals and a special area set up for you. The cook-off begins at 9:30 am and the judging will be at noon! Further Questions? Just ask Mike Bell at 527-6282 or mikebell055@comcast.net 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 6 of 9 Camporee 2015

2015 POMO DISTRICT CAMPOREE TROOP CAMPSITE INSPECTION SHEET The overall rule for campsite inspections is this: Does the campsite meet the guidelines set forth in the Scout Handbook for tool safety, food safety, proper display of flags, etc? Is this unit following the spirit of Leave No Trace and managing their waste in a sustainable manner? Continuing our tradition of recent years, extra points can be earned for a campsite that enters into the spirit of the theme for Camporee, The Sky s the Limit! There are 100 points possible for each scout troop or WEBELOS den. *************************************************** WEBELOS campsites: Hangar Gateway and theme related display and Scout spirit (25 points) Food is stored safely and cooking area is clean. (15 points) Recycle unit is in place, clearly marked and being used. (20 points) Tools, lanterns, and other items are safely stored for the day. (10 points) Scouts are out doing activities. (10 points) Flags are properly displayed. (20 Points) Total Points *************************************************** TROOP campsites: Hangar Gateway and theme related display and Scout spirit (20 points) Flags are properly displayed. (15 points) Recycle unit is in place, clearly marked and being used. (15 points) Patrol sites are neat and clearly defined. (10 points) Patrol food preparation areas are clean. (10 points) Food is stored properly. (10 points) Dishwashing area uses the three bucket method (10 points) Tools are safely stored. (5 points) Scouts are out doing activities. (5 points) Total Points *************************************************** 10 BONUS POINTS! We provided staff for the Cub-O-Ree 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 7 of 9 Camporee 2015

2015 Pomo District Camporee Worksheet (not to be turned in) Clouds nigh? Barometer high? Winds in the sky? We will still fly! Troop/Pack # District Name of Scoutmaster/Den Leader attending Camporee Address City/Zip Contact Phone # Email Address Registration Fees: Arrival Date: Fri 4/10 or Sat 4/11 Number of Adults x $11.00 = $ Departure Date : Sat 4/11 or Sun 4/12 Number of Scouts x $11.00 = $ Competition Level Webelos = Navigators Total Amount enclosed = $ Co-Pilots = S 2 nd Cl; Pilots = 1 st Cl - Eagle (Only scouts and adults that have paid and registered for this event will receive a patch.) An additional $2.00 will be charged per person if registering after the April 3rd. Patrol Name: # Scouts NAME Perm slp Release Medical Patrol Name: # Scouts NAME Perm slp Release Medical Patrol Name: # Scouts NAME Perm slp Release Medical Patrol Name: # Adults NAME Perm slp Release Medical 2015 Boy Scout Registration Packet.02.14.15.doc Page 8 of 9 Camporee 2015

Redwood Empire Council Boy Scouts of America Participant Release of Liability & Special Activities Consent Form 1000 Apollo Way, Suite 106, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 546-8137 Fax (707) 546-8163 This form must be complete and on site for each adult and youth participant at the event. Participant s Name (please print): Date of Birth: Activity or Camp: Dates: -- ** Please Note: If a minor has two separate legal guardians, the State of California and BSA, requires the signatures and initials of both guardians for any signature or initials required below. If there is only one (set of) legal guardian(s) then one signature and one initial per selection is sufficient. ** The undersigned consent that the rangemaster or archery instructor of the Redwood Empire Council, BSA, may furnish an approved firearm or archery equipment, respectively, to the above-named person for the purpose of instruction in the safe handling and shooting of firearms or archery equipment and related activities. Please initial each box below where permission is granted for the person to participate. For 1 st grade and older: Archery B.B. Gun Climbing Walls For 11 year-olds and older: Rifle Range (.22 caliber) Shotgun Outpost hikes For 14 year-olds and older: C.O.P.E. Activities Black Powder Rock Climbing The above-named person may participate in the activities of the program and overall camp experience including, but not limited to swimming, boating, games, and hiking, cooking, sleeping outside, etc. No Activity Restrictions Activity Restrictions: MEDICATIONS *The adult partner is responsible for administering medications. In overnight or camp programs, the camp EMT, nurse, physician, or Adult Leader, may choose to administer medications with all required documentation. Please complete the section for anyone taking medication. Medication will be distributed to the above named minor by the adult leader or a parent/guardian with whom he is attending this event. All medication is in original bottles with the patient s name on them and, if prescription, have his name on the original container s label. I am aware that all medication in camp must be stored with the medical officer or in a locked box with the adult leader in camp except for emergency medications like an epinephrine pen or rescue inhaler. List medications: Food allergies/restrictions: Activity restrictions: Other special accommodations necessary: AUTHORIZATION In consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America, in its programs for youth in which participation is voluntary, and having full confidence that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and well being of my son during this activity, I hereby agree to his participation in this event and waive all claims against the leaders of this activity and officers and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America. If I am unavailable, I hereby authorize and give my consent and permission to the adult leaders to obtain medical care deemed necessary for the health and welfare of said minor, and provided under the supervision of a licensed physician or dentist including but not limited to diagnosis, anesthesia, treatment, surgery, medication or to hospitalize or order the injection for the name minor above, to the extent that any costs for such treatment not covered by Boy Scout insurance, I agree to be responsible for such costs. I further authorize the adult leader to receive physical custody of said minor upon completion of any treatment, and I specifically instruct any treatment health facility to surrender physical custody of said minor to the adult leader. Consent for photo release: Registration or Participation in a Redwood Empire Council, BSA Event, implies consent to allow photographs taken at camp to be used for future promotional activities and publicity releases. If you decline please cross out this paragraph and provide the Camp Director with a Photo(s) of the persons not to be used. I certify that I am the parent having legal custody, or one of the parents having legal custody or legal guardian of the minor named above. I give my permission for said minor to attend the Redwood Empire Council, BSA Activity and to allow him participation in all activities under the leadership of said activity. Signature and Contact Information. **If a Scout has two separate legal guardians, the Redwood Empire Council, BSA, and the state of California require the signatures and initials of both guardians. If there is only one (set of) legal guardian(s) then one signature and one initial per selection is sufficient. ** If the above-named person is an adult, please mark SELF on the relationship line. Parent/Guardian #1 Signature: Initials Date: Relationship: Name (please print): Phone(s): Address: City: Zip: Parent/Guardian #2 Signature: Initials Date: Relationship: Name (please print): Phone(s): Address: City: Zip: v.2013.2