Registration $12/person; $18 beginning on April 1 st. Registration ends April 20 th. April 27-29, 2018 Camp Buffalo Leader s Guide Register now at: https://sagamore.camp-master.com/events/2018sagamorespringcamporee/eventdetails.aspx
All events are dedicated to remembering the training and service of World War II veterans. The field events will occur on Saturday as specified in the schedule. All patrols should participate in the Field Events. Scoring for the events will be done as objectively and impartially as possible. We ask that all participants respect the judges and each other and enjoy the activities to their fullest. The Scout Law and Oath will be the guidelines for the weekend. Adults are asked to help at one station during the day. Registration (Friday April 27 th ) All troops and their vehicles will arrive at Camp Buffalo. Troops must declare their unit type according to the following. Light infantry troop These patrols will spend the weekend on foot. All gear must be carried by the scouts without the help of trailers, vehicles, or carts. Scouts will disembark at the parking lot and vehicles locked for the weekend. Backpacks and lightweight tents, and cooking gear are to be expected. Mechanized Troop These patrols are authorized ONE vehicle into Camp Buffalo. This vehicle will then return to the parking lot Friday night after unloading troop gear. Armored Troop These patrols are authorized ONE vehicle and Trailer into Camp Buffalo. The trailer is allowed to remain in the assigned campground. Vehicle to return to the parking lot Friday night after unloading troop gear. Patrols The weekend competition is a patrol based competition. Patrols will consist of 4 to 9 scouts. Patrol roster (Name and Rank) list will be submitted at registration. Each patrol will bring a patrol flag that connects them to a historic World War II regiment. Medical Forms Every attendee should have a BSA medical form on file and present at the Camporee. We will NOT collect these forms, but it is imperative the adult leadership have these forms available in case of emergency.
Competition Site Descriptions Graded events 1. Indirect Fire This event area will practice aiming and firing a projectile without relying on a direct line of sight between the launch area and the target. Aiming is performed by calculating horizontal plane (azimuth) and vertical plane (elevation). Water balloons and three person slingshot will be used to hit the hidden target. 2. Obstacle Course This event area will test your patrols physical fitness, mental agility, and teamwork in a timed course. Time will end when the last member of patrol crosses finish line. 3. Injured Soldier Patrols will be presented with an injured soldier scenario. They must demonstrate good first aid skills to treat the injury and transport him to a rally point 100 meters away. Stretcher poles, tarp/blanket provide and First Aid Kit materials supplied by staff. 4. Morse Code Patrols will decipher a Morse code message in a timed competition. 5. Land Navigation A multi-step scavenger hunt will be conducted all day using scout skills with compass, orienteering, map reading, GPS, and dead reckoning. 6. Mine Field Your patrol will have to collectively navigate the tricky mine field without falling into the ground. Scouts will move 2x4 planks between safe areas (cinderblocks) Set one off and you lose a patrol member. Scouts, like the marines, leave no one behind. 7. Marksmanship Each patrol will provide their two best in rifle (.22), and two in archery. Competition will be standard NRA summer camp targets, best score wins. Range masters have final say. All shooters must attend a pre-shooting briefing (one Friday night, one Saturday morning). All range equipment will be supplied. No personal equipment will be allowed. No practice rounds or repeats. 8. Grenade Toss Knock three paint cans off a table with water balloons. Timed competition. 9. Raise your Flag Patrols are given 30 minutes to raise their Patrol Flag using their own supplies of only spars and rope. Must stand without human aid, judged on height, quality of flag. Flag should be prepared in advance. Units will be scored based on unit participation / cohesiveness, creativity, and quality of knots. Patrols should explain the connection to a historical regiment in World War II. 10. Campsite Inspection: Each troop will be judged on the neatness of their campsite. Judges will be looking for planning in the layout of the troop s area, safety, and cleanliness. Light infantry troops will be graded with the expectation that every item could have been brought by them over the trail, deductions will be made for items that could not have been brought in a scout s backpack.
Non-graded events: 1. Capture the Flag Huge camp wide capture the flag competition. Patrol leaders will be sequestered in HQ and will communicate with runners to scouts, and field commanders. Patrols will be assigned to one of two teams. Each team will develop their strategy during the day. 2. Skit /Song Performance Each troop is welcome to present a skit on Saturday night. Judges will look for originality, humor (clean) and length. Scoutmasters are welcome to join. Turn in skit to HQ before 4 PM Saturday. Skit or song must have your Unit number, patrol name, and Skit/Song title clearly written at the top of the page. Awards Ceremony: Awards will take place during the Saturday Campfire. Individual patrol winners for each graded event, and an overall camporee winner. Church Service: Troops are encouraged to conduct their own service. Boy Scout Troop Leadership Requirements: All Troops are required to have two registered adult leaders at all times. Time Event Location Friday 4:00 PM Scout Troops arrive and check in Trading Post 7:00 PM Range Training Range 8:30 PM SPL / Scoutmaster Meeting Dining Hall Saturday 6:00 AM Breakfast Troop cook 7:45 AM Check-in Closed Trading Post 8:00 AM Flag raising ceremony Parade Ground 8:15 AM Range Training Range 8:30 AM Morning Sessions See Map 11:30-1:00 Lunch Dining Hall 1:00-4:00 Afternoon Camporee session See Map 4:00-5:00 Capture the Flag Activity Field 5:00-7:00 Flag Closing / Dinner Troop Cook 7:00-9:00 Campfire / Awards Council Ring Sunday Troop must leave by noon
Campsite Inspection SITE SELECTION AND TENT PLACEMENT (5 points total) Takes advantage of ground slope, no ditching. Avoids insects, poison ivy, obvious danger from overhead. (5) SHELTER (10 points total) Tents properly erected; trim, securely anchored. (5) Cover for dining facilities properly erected; trim, securely anchored, provides for run-off of rain. (5) FIRE, FIREWOOD, AND WOOD TOOLS (40 points total) Fire site a safe distance from tents, etc.; adequately contained. (5 ft. radius cleared around fire) (10) Adequate fire buckets and/or other firefighting equipment available. (10) Firewood protected from rain and dampness. (5) Firewood quality shows evidence of diligent effort to gather wood, at the campsite, by Scouts, of as good a quality as is reasonably available. (5) Wood tools sharp and properly stored. (5) Axe yard specifically located and adequately marked off. (min.1/troop) (5) HEALTH AND SAFETY (75 points total) Proper disposal of garbage. (5) Food adequately protected from contamination and spoilage. (5) Dish washing practices result in clean pots, plates, etc. (10) Cooking equipment stored off ground and clean. (5) Clean water is available. (5) Adequate latrine facilities. (min.1/troop) (10) Location of adequate first aid kit visible to all. (10) Campsite is clean and in order. (10) Personal equipment neat and stored properly. (uniform by patrol) (10) Ground cloth under bed or tent; bedding is dry, rolled, folded or covered. (5) CAMP IMPROVEMENTS (20 points total) U.S. and troop flags properly displayed. (U.S. Flag on the right side of the entrance to a person standing in the entrance facing out of camp.) (10) Campsite improvements/campcraft. Created basically with natural material and put to practical use to make campsite more comfortable and convenient. Examples are built-up fireplace, utensil rack, pack rack, table, seat, boot scraper, fire bucket holder, tripod, wash basin, pot rack over fire, etc. (10) PATROL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (90 points maximum) Evidence of separate patrol sites. (10) Scout meals prepared by patrols, not by adults. (10) Patrol menu posted in Patrol site and kept dry. (10) Patrol duty roster posted in patrol site and kept dry. (10) CONDUCT (10 points total) Conduct in keeping with the Scout Oath or Law. (10) Light Infantry patrol (50 points), Mechanized patrol (10 points), Armored patrol (0) TOTAL POINTS (250).
What to bring: 1) Meals - Bring enough food for your troop for Friday Night, breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday if you stay for Sunday. It is anticipated that the LDS troops will leave Saturday evening and the rest will leave by late morning Sunday. Lunch will be provided on Saturday as a simple K-ration bag lunch style meal. 2) Tents Troops bring their own tents. 3) Firewood provided by camp Buffalo staff 4) First Aid Kit Be prepared for small accidents, report larger issues to camp staff. 5) Tarps For Dining Fly and ground pads 6) Water there will be drinking water available, however it may be a long hike away from campsite. 7) Garbage bags Troops are expected to leave no trace, and place all garbage in bins by dining hall before they leave 8) Lanterns Propane lanterns allowed. 9) Stoves and kitchen setup cook your own meals 10) Patrol flag Historical world war II regiment, with knowledge about what that regiment did in WWII. 11) American Flag post in your campsite 12) Rope / Twine / Spars for flag raising