Fall Mountain Man Camporee Rendezvous October 19-21, 2012 Location: Wallwood BSR Check your Council web site for information and links to Mountain Man Rendezvous 2012 This Rendezvous is a Suwannee River Area Council Event Open to Scout Troops & Venture Crews. The Cub Scouts will be having a simultaneous event at Wallwood. They will join us for some of the demonstrations on Saturday. Special Guest and help from Jefferson Longrifles and Order of the Arrow Dance Team hosted by Troop 115, Camporee Chairman: Dennis Smith Cost: $20 per person, scouts and adults. This will cover the cost of your medallion, crafts, food samples, competition ribbons, and special prize handouts. Campers are responsible for their own meals. Check In: Begins at 6 p.m. Friday. Drop off gear in Camp Matherly, park at Camporee field. Camp Matherly has limited space for troop trailers. Theme: We will practice frontier outdoor living in the period from 1790-1840. This was a time of rugged individualism and expansion of the American frontier into the plains, and mountains, and locally, into the fertile hills and swamps of Florida. Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans each played significant parts in this era and in establishing this nation. These cultures blended into a heritage we can all be proud of today. The frontier experience should inspire each one of us to do our best, to learn to thrive in difficult environments, and to appreciate the diversity of our American heritage. Camp sites: There will be two camp sites: A MODERN campsite (Camp Tom Matherly) for campers in nylon tents who bring propane stoves and lanterns, and modern clothing and plastic and a PRIMITIVE site (Rifle Range) for campers who will dress to the time period 1790-1840. The primitive site will host the Jefferson Long Rifles and will use lean-to or canvas tarps for shelters, candles for lanterns, and they will cook over an open fire. Primitive campers will be required to cover their plastic water jugs with a cloth. Troops that would like to camp Primitive may camp in the Rifle Range area as long as they meet the criteria. NO CANDLES OR OPEN FIRES IN THE SHELTERS! If you can t find your sleeping bag, you re not tired enough! All troops should be under the patrol method, led by their Senior Patrol Leader. There must be at least one adult Scouter in the campsite at all times. This is to facilitate contacting a unit member in case of emergency and to provide the unit information concerning ongoing event.
Dress code: We will be busy with hands-on activities and games, so wear proper clothing during the day Saturday. For the Sunday morning get-together, announcements, closing, and blessings, the dress code is a Class A uniform. Activities will include Hawk Throw, Black Powder, Archery, Rifle, Leatherworking, Blanket Trading, Apalachee Ball Game, and Saturday night fun. Demonstrations will include Flint Knapping, Blacksmiths, Flint and Steel Fire making, Meat Smoking, OA Dance Team, Cannon and more. Competitions will include, Dutch Oven Cooking, Primitive Gateway, Flint & Steel Fire Starting, Hawk Throw, Apalachee Ball Game, and Camp Gadget. Merit Badge: Scouts and their leaders are responsible for keeping records of activities that will count toward rank or merit badge requirements. Water: Please bring what water you can. Fill your coolers up before you get to camp. There is water at the campsite. The water tank on site will take a few hrs to refill. Be thrifty with the water please. First Aid: Each troop is expected to have a first aid kit for minor injuries. Emergency medical care will be available for severe injuries at the First Aid tent near the camp information tent. A medical officer will be on site at all times. church SERVICES: A nondenominational church service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. CLASS A UNIFORM IS REQUIRED! LATRINES: Portable toilets will be available in the field of the camping area. It is recommended that each Troop bring toilet paper, just in case. Please consider others and keep them clean. Toilets will be designated as "Handicap Accessible", "Men" and "Women". Please use the one that applies to you. Trash and Garbage: Each unit will provide their own trash bags and remove all refuse from their campsite. Remember: Carry in, Carry out. CRACKER BARREL: Friday night, we will have an organizational meeting, at which a Cracker Barrel will be provided for all SPLs, Scoutmasters and Camp Committee members. ParKING There will be no vehicles allowed in the campsite areas, except to unload your gear and return to the parking lot. Please make every effort to unload completely prior to setting up. Due to safety concerns, no vehicles will be allowed in the campsite area after dark. Parking is only permitted in the designated parking areas. These areas will be clearly marked and staff members will be present to direct you. As the camping and training area is limited, and safety is our first concern, your cooperation is appreciated. Awards: Awards will be presented at the closing ceremony on Sunday.
QUESTIONARE: A questionnaire will be given for your comments. Please take the time and complete it Sunday morning before you depart and turn it into the information table. The information provide by your efforts will be used to improve follow-on Camporees. TRADe BLANKET: Scouts should bring something they have made so as to trade with others on the trade blanket (things one would make back in the 1840 s) and money to buy souvenirs, trade goods and food items. Trading Goods would include: Leather goods, Beads, Neckerchief slide, Bracelets, walking sticks, moccasins, and woven belts. Hey maybe that beef jerky is worth a shiny stone? A Scout is Courteous: Scouts are reminded that once Taps is sounded, everyone in camp should be in their tents/shelters and quiet for the evening. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. The following items are not allowed: Sheath Knives, Televisions, Radios, Video Games, Fireworks, Firearms, Illegal Drugs, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products. 2. Scouts are not to roam through the campsites. 3. Cutting of live trees is not permitted. 4. Unit leaders are responsible for their units at all times. 5. Bring this booklet to the Camporee. 6. All vehicles are to be parked in the designated parking area. Staff vehicles are to be parked in the staff parking area unless being used to conduct staff duties. 7. Scouts will remain in their troop area between taps and reveille unless on authorized errands. 8. No Scout will enter the camping area of another troop without permission. 9. Defacing, destroying, or "trashing" of the property of others or the property of BSA is strictly forbidden. 10. Scouts are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will bring credit to their unit and the BSA. Each fee paid BSA member participating in the camporee will be covered by a general liability policy. In the event that an accident or some other unfortunate situation arises during the camporee, please make sure it is reported directly to the Health/Safety Officer immediately. SCOUTMASTERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS THESE REGULATIONS WITH THEIR TROOP PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE CAMPOREE! LEADERSHIP: Two Deep Adult Leadership is Required for all participating units.
Schedule of Events Friday: 6 8 pm Check in, set up, 8 10 pm Campsite competition preparations 11 pm Taps (lights out and quiet time) Saturday: 7:30 am Reveille 8 9 am Breakfast (in individual campsites) 9 11 am MORNING SESSION - Concurrent challenges / activities 11 1 pm Lunch and campsite competition preparations 1 3 pm AFTERNOON SESSION 1 - Concurrent challenges / activities, Cub Scout tour of activities and Troop encampments 2 pm Cannon demonstration 3 5 pm AFTERNOON SESSION 2 Apalachee Ball Game, complete campsite competition preparations 5 pm Campsite competitions judging 5 7 pm Dinner 8 9 pm Campfire program; OA Drum and Dance exhibition 11 pm Taps Sunday: 7:30 am Reveille 8 9 am Breakfast (in individual campsites) 9 10 am Chapel service, Camporee awards 10 am Campsite check out / dismissal
Competitions Dutch Ovens - 1. One entry is allowed per patrol, no adult help. 2. The food must be cooked in a Dutch oven. 3. The food must be cooked with charcoal or coals from a wood fire. 4. Turn entry in by 5:00 PM. Hawk Throw 1. Everyone may enter. 2. Will be throwing at cards, best hand wins. 3. Disqualified for horseplay. 4. Leaders may participate, but their points don t count. Flint and Steel 1. 2 entries per patrol. 2. You will be using our materials only. 3. Real flint and a striker. 4. The site will provide leather gloves, or bring your own. 5. Best time burning through string. Primitive Gadgets 1. All campsites are welcome to build a primitive gadget to be judged. 2. Only one gadget judged per troop, we will pick your best. 3. No adult help. 4. Natural fiber rope and material, this is primitive. 5. Has to be completed before 4:00 p.m. Primitive Gateway 1. All campsites are welcome to build primitive gateway to be judged. 2. No adult help. 3. Natural fiber rope and material, this is primitive. 4. Has to be completed before 4:00 p.m. Host troops will not be counted in any competitions. Competition, Activities, and Demonstration Information See Judges or the Headquarters Tent
Fall Mountain Man Camporee Rendezvous October 19-21, 2012 Scoutmaster in Charge Troop Each Scout and Scouter listed below must pay the $20 registration fee. Camping is by the patrol method with troops responsible for all supplies and food. Registrations after October 5 will be assessed $30 per camper. Patrol#1 Patrol#2 Patrol#3 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 8. 8. 8. Patrol#4 Patrol#5 Extra Adults 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 8. 8. 8. Total Leaders & Scouts x $20= Enclose a check payable to Boy Scouts of America. In the for line of your check, please write Fall Rendezvous 2012. Please register by October 5. After October 5, the fee is $30 per camper. Mail check with this form to: Fall Rendezvous Camporee Suwanee River Area Council BSA 2032 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, FL 32308