Manatee & Two Rivers District 2017 Camporee Guidebook Highland Games January 27 29, 2017 Camp Flying Eagle 16009 Upper Manatee River Rd., Bradenton, 34212 Hosted by the Osceola Lodge 564 Oscen Tustenuggee/Yaha Hajo Chapters This guide contains information that your unit will need to have a successful fun-filled event. The camporee is designed to emphasize the patrol method and Scout Skills. The patrol method focuses on both leadership and teamwork, which are critical to the success of the patrol.
Dear Scouts and Scouters, Gather your clan, and get your tartan ready for the Manatee & Two Rivers District Highland Games Camporee! This is the perfect time to get your patrols together for fun, thought, and competition, and it also provides them with opportunities to practice their skills and meet new units! Inclusion of a Webelos II/Arrow of Light Clan Patrol is encouraged. Our theme "Highland Games" will be an opportunity for the Scouts to explore some new and challenging experiences; while they are doing it, they will be able to learn a little on the way! This camporee is one of the largest events planned by the Order of the Arrow youth in our districts. It is run completely by the youth and for the youth, with adult guidance. The event couldn't be exciting without the support of our youth. After all, who knows what your Scouts and their interests are any better than their peers? We can't wait to see you out there, Justin Harvey and Matthew Kurutz 2017 Camporee Youth Chairs General Rules and Information
General Rules and Information These rules are the general framework around which this Camporee will be operated. The Scout Oath, Law, and Outdoor Code are the guides for ALL behavior at this Camporee. Troops or individuals who do not conform to this spirit will be asked to leave the Camporee. A registration fee of $20.00 per person will be charged to cover the cost of Camporee supplies, patches, and prizes. All registration closes 1/12/2017. Any fees not paid by 1/19/2017 will be charged a late fee of $10 per person. You are not registered until your fees are paid. **Please Note - Event Patch Might Not Be Available to Participants Not Registered by 1/12/2017 ** Online Registration: You do not have to pay online to register online. Simply fill out the information online, click on either the Credit Card or Mailbox button and then click on the Make Payment/Save button at the SIDE of the payment page to lock in your registration. You will receive an instant confirmation of your registration/payment. When mailing in your check put the activity name and registration number on the memo line of your check. Cancellation Policy: Once registration fees have been paid, an individual may become ill or otherwise be unable to attend an event. Since the event has already incurred expenses related to the activity such as program supplies, food, patches, etc., event fees are non-refundable & non-transferrable. An exception will be made if a request is received in writing or email (not phone) and submitted to the Southwest Florida Council Office no less than 72 hrs. before the date of the event. In some cases, only a partial refund can be made. No refunds for convenience fees will be refund when fees are paid by credit card Refunds for inclement weather will be made only if the event is cancelled. he shirt. 1. Scouts should arrive and depart in full uniform to include the clan s Kilt or Tartan Wrap. The uniform is required to be worn for the Saturday evening arena show and Sunday s assembly & Scouts Own. 2. Participation/Event wristbands must be worn at all times at the event. Scouts and attendees not wearing wrist bands will not be allowed to participate. 3. Scouts should dress appropriately for Saturday events according to the weather and activity. Generally Scout shorts and an activity shirt or T-shirt in warm weather are appropriate and in cold weather clothes should be layered. Clan kilt or tartan wrap should be worn for all activities, and it is acceptable for them to be improvised from materials other than tartan. All kilts require shorts or pants to be worn underneath! 4. Campsites will be assigned by the Administrative Clan Chief s Staff. Each troop will be required to use the minimal space for its campsite. All troops are required to exercise low-impact camping techniques. Administrative and program staff will dismiss troops from campsites upon check out. 5. Troops will be allowed to have a troop trailer in their site. NO vehicles are allowed to remain inside the campsites (100 points will be deducted for each day if any vehicle is found inside the sites) after Taps. There will be a designated parking area for all vehicles. For exceptions to this rule the scoutmaster MUST speak with the administrative chief at check in. 6. Troops may invite a Webelos/Arrow of Light den to participate with the troop as an individual patrol/clan for extra points. 7. Upon arriving the Scoutmaster and SPL of each troop will need to report to the Check-In location to receive their map of events and campsite locations.
General Rules and Information 8. Troops must plan on removing all trash from the camporee area unless otherwise notified by the clan chief. There will be dumpsters provided at designated areas. 9. Safety and fire prevention are the responsibility of everyone. Fire rings are to be used at all times. Be very careful with fires. Have all necessary fire buckets and firefighting tools available. All fires must have a 5-foot radius safety zone cleared around the fire. Note: Authorization of campfires is strictly up to the Ranger (and he gets his authorization from the Forestry Division based upon factors such as rainfall, winds, etc.) 10. Taps will be at 11:00 p.m. each evening and Reveille will be at 6:30 a.m. Quiet hours and dim lights are between those hours. Units should plan to arrive to allow enough time to have their campsites established by Taps. Up to 100 points may be deducted for failure to observe this rule. 11. Visitors (other than registered participants) are welcome, but need to check-in at the camporee information desk. Visitors to a campsite must have permission from the unit leader and the administrative chief. Visitors are welcome to attend field events (but not participate) and Saturday evening campfire. All visitors must depart before Taps. 12. No green (live) wood (for camp craft projects or other use) may be cut from the facility. 13. All campfire skits, songs, etc., must conform to Scouting standards, and must be submitted to the administrative chief upon check-in. Those with the best descriptions/scripts will be chosen for the Saturday night arena show. 14. Any two-way radios in use MUST NOT operate or interfere with the same channel as the camporee staff. We need clear uninterrupted communication for emergency use. Your cooperation in this is greatly appreciated. The channel for the staff will be distributed at the Friday night meeting. 15. Unit leaders are responsible for the supervision of their units at all times. Remember two deep leadership is required at all times. Please enforce safety and discipline. 16. Any unsafe or improper use of knives, axes, or other tools will result in deduction of troop points and/or removal from the camporee. Sheath knives and fixed blade scabbard knives are prohibited. 17. Understand that the purchase of, possession of, or consumption of any alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, or firearms by a youth or adult will not be permitted and will result in immediate dismissal from Camporee. CHECK-IN: Units should not plan to arrive before 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Campsites will not be assigned prior to this time. Please have the following information available at check in: Health History Forms (will remain with unit) Sections A & B for troop members, Webelos and participating adults including staff. Medical Authorization (Permission Forms) for treatment signed by parent / guardian. FIRST AID: First Aid will be available at all times at the Health Lodge. Units should have adequate first-aid supplies as part of their unit s equipment. All injuries, even if treated at the unit level, are to be reported to the Health Lodge in a timely manner.
SUNDAY SERVICE: *** REMEMBER, A SCOUT IS REVERENT *** There will be an interfaith Religious Service on Sunday morning. All Scouts and Scouters are invited to attend. Please attend and wear full uniform. EQUIPMENT: TROOP Flag (Troop and American) Patrol Flags Shelters First-Aid Kit And any other items that your troop would bring while camping Any required activity materials Personal (Campers) Clothes (appropriate for the weather) Tent (or share) Toilet Articles (Towels, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Soap, Shampoo, etc.) Sleeping Gear (appropriate for the weather) Compass Poncho Water Bottle (STAY HYDRATED) Boy Scout Handbook Bandana Watch Scout Stave Work gloves And any other items that you would bring and need while camping Kilt or Tartan wrap If there are any questions about camporee program, please feel free to contact the Adult Advisors: Steve Kurutz (941)527-6876 - shkurutz@yahoo.com Rhonda Harvey (941)875-3426 - chrisrhonda@embarqmail.com Please call between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. For registration issues, please contact Lori Laumeyer at: Lori.Laumeyer@ scouting.org
Scoring and Ribbons Ribbons (and/or other awards, at the discretion of the program clan chief) will be presented in the following categories: SCOUT CAMPOREE COMPETITIONS Scoring: Each event will be scored based on Scout Spirit, participation in all activities, and Scout uniformity. Events: Three ribbons will be awarded to the patrols attaining the three highest scores in each event. Overall: Three units will receive an overall camporee award and ribbon (blue, red, and white for first, second, and third place). These awards will be based on total points earned in all areas participated. BOY SCOUT TROOP COMPETITIONS Scoring: The top three Scout troops (based on participation, event, and rules) will be awarded a specific number of points for the Best Overall Unit competition. At the Award Ceremony (after Scout s Own) on January 29th, the Clan Chiefs will award a Best Overall, District Camporee Award. This award will be given to the two top troops (one per district) of the 2017 Camporee. This award will be in the form of a trophy or plaque that will be competed for between the troops of our districts. This will be a traveling award that can be displayed in the troops charter organization for up to a year before having to be returned to the districts executive the following year. This award will show the determination and the strength of the boys in that troop. All units will receive a Unit Participation ribbon & participation patches that will be included in their check-out packet. Units not following check-out procedures will have items sent to the District Roundtable for further discussion. *** Event patches and unit participation ribbons might not be available to participants/units not registered by 1/12/2017***
Friday Camporee Schedule 6:00-9:00 p.m. Check - In & Campsite Assignment 9:15 p.m. SPL / SM Meeting (dining hall) 11:00 p.m. Taps - All quiet in camp Saturday 6:30 a.m. Reveille, Breakfast, & Cleanup 8:00 a.m. Flag Ceremony (Class B uniform) 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Patrol Competitions 9:00 a.m. Campsite & Catapult Judging begins 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Patrol Competitions Finish Up 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Kilt run Scoutmaster & SPL 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Troop Catapult and Troop Tug-O-War 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Youth Cook-off / Adult Dessert Competition 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Campfire / Skits / OA Call Out OA Cracker Barrel to follow Campfire (OA members & Candidates) 9:30 p.m. Scoutmaster / SPL meeting 11:00 p.m. Taps - All quiet in camp Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Reveille, Breakfast, Cleanup & Pack Up 8:15 a.m. Scouts Own Service (Class A) / Awards Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Break Camp, Campsite Inspection, Check-out, Departure Troops must be packed up and ready to go before 11:00AM 11:00 a.m. Participants have left and staff leave. (You don t have to go home, but you can t stay here) Have A Safe Ride Home!! Camporee Schedule
The Highland Games Clan (patrol) Events * TURNING THE CABER * * LOG DRAG * * TOSSING THE WELLIE * * SACK RACE/CAIRN BUILDING * * LONG BOW * * PITCH THE BALL * * CLACHNEART * * HAMMER THROW * * FARMERS WALK * * BATTLE AX THROW *
Camporee Catapult Competition Troop # Camp Site # Score Total Standard for judging: The catapult must be erected by the Scouts at the campsite. No portion of the catapult may be preassembled. There shall be absolutely no adult help in the construction of the catapult. Those using adults will be disqualified from the competition. The catapult must be constructed of all natural materials, with the exception of the launching mechanism or wheels. No purchased wood from the store like 2 by 4 s or 4 by 4 s. NON NATIVE species are forbidden. This includes Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Melaleuca (Punk trees), bamboo, etc. Factors: **Scouts must be able to move the catapult to the competition area.** Judge A Judge B Earned Max Lashings tied correctly (5 ea) + = 10 Correct lashings used (5 ea) + = 10 Troop Sign or ID (5 ea) + = 10 Complexity of construction (5 ea) + = 10 Overall appearance (10 ea) + = 20 Utilization of the theme (20 ea) + = 40 Inspector s Comments:
roop Activities Checklist A checklist of what troops could be doing now in preparation for camporee: Two deep leadership (minimum) that has current youth protection. Prepare a catapult for the event. Hold a uniform inspection to ensure all badges are properly sewn on. Have patrols design and prepare patrol flags. Have patrols prepare a clan chant or yell. Encourage Scouts to participate in the patrol skill events and camp wide games. Prepare for the skills events and check required equipment for the skills events. Using the Camporee Campsite Competition form; secure all required equipment. Bring your copy of The Guide to Safe Scouting (current BSA version). Have available, if needed, health history records for each Scout and adult. (Important to have an up to date copy for each attendee as per BSA policy & in case of emergency). Ensure that all Scouts have their essentials and bring them to the camporee.
TROOP EVENTS Camporee Campsite Inspection Scoutmaster / SPL Kilt Run Tug O War Camporee Pioneering/ Catapult Competition Evening Pow Wow Parent/Leader Patrols
Clan Camp Inspection Troop # Potential Awarded Troop/patrol cooking and dining area well established and organized, duty roster and menus posted in campsite. 30 Troop/patrol first aid kit visible and in central location. 30 Troop/patrol cooking equipment, food and water supply properly stored. All troop/patrol camping gear arranged and stored in orderly fashion. Established area for hand and dish washing located within campsite. Plastic garbage bag or trash container set up and utilized. **Bonus of 30 points for recycling center in place and utilized. Recycling of paper, aluminum, glass and tin (metal). True separation of trash and recyclables** 30 30 30 30 Bonus 30 FIRE SAFETY (a) Campfire area cleared and defined (b) fire area safely located away from tents and trees and with leaves cleared to at least 10 feet radius. Two fire buckets filled with water at fire area. (c) Ax yard outlined with cord 40 or rope 3 feet off ground and area established in safe manner. (d) Fuel stored in acceptable BSA manner. (e) Stoves clean and neat. (f) Stoves secured and stored in safe manner. General appearance of campsite clean and orderly. 30 Old Glory, State, and Troop flag or sign displayed. 30 Schedule and duty roster posted at site. 40 Camp gadgets related to theme. 20 Total Possible Points = 340 plus Bonus of 30 370 Scoring Range: 0 230 = Red 231 320 =White 321+ = Blue
Camporee Awards Participation Ribbon: A unit participation ribbon will be presented to each troop attending the camporee. Over all Troop Award: The top three (3) troops will receive special recognition ribbons. The top troops will be determined by the accumulated score from the: a. Early Registration (100 Points) (On Time Registration & Paid Received By Jan. 19 th ) b. Check in process (50 Points) c. Webelos Den Sponsorship (100 Points) d. Flag Ceremony, (on time) (50 Points) e. Campsite Inspection (145 Points) f. Catapult Competition (50 Points) g. Scout Master/SPL Kilt Run (100 Points) 100pts 1st, 75pts 2nd, 50pts 3rd place h. Attendance (100 Points) 100pts 1st, 75pts 2nd, 50pts 3rd place **There will be also an award for the unit with the most attending & members registered by 1/12/17!!! ** The order in which troops will come up to receive their troop prizes will be determined by their over all score. Campsite Award. Campsite ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 troops. Catapult Award: Catapult ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 troops. Troop Activities: The top troop for each event will receive a ribbon. Patrol Skill Events: The top 3 patrols will receive special recognition. The top patrols will be determined by adding up their scores for each activity. The 3 patrols with the highest scores are the winners. Judges decisions are final and will not be disputed, discussed or argued. Remember Scouting spirit and good sportsmanship; we are all out here to have fun.
Traditional Scottish Foodstuff Troop Cook Off Contest The following is a listing of rules and regulations for the individual teams. This competition will be between troops. Competition will take place at a specified place on Saturday between 4 and 6 p.m. Twenty five (25) points are possible. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers will be awarded prizes. This event does not count in the overall competition. Contestants are expected to provide their own method of cooking, ingredients, cooking utensils, and preparation items. Gas or propane stoves, charcoal or campfire are allowed. Dutch oven, foil cooking or any other method of cooking you choose. Ingredients may not be precooked or prepared for cooking prior to the beginning of the cookoff. All preparation must take place during the competition. Your troop may elect to prepare an entire meal (which we encourage), but only one dish may be presented for judging. It may be a meat, vegetable, salad or dessert. All dishes should be turned in at Staff HQ between 5 and 6pm Saturday evening. Troop # Total Score Area Score 1 2 3 4 5 Presentation Exterior Inspection Interior Inspection Cleanliness Presentation
Scoutmaster / Adult Dessert Cooking Contest The following is a listing of rules and regulations for the individual teams. This competition will be between Scoutmasters. Competition will take place at a specified place on Saturday between 4 and 6 p.m. Twenty five (25) points are possible. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers will be awarded prizes. This event does not count in the overall competition. Contestants are expected to provide their own method of cooking, ingredients, cooking utensils, and preparation items. Gas or propane stoves, charcoal or campfire are allowed. Dutch oven, foil cooking or any other method of cooking you choose. Ingredients may not be precooked or prepared for cooking prior to the beginning of the cookoff. All preparation must take place during the competition. All dishes should be turned in at Staff HQ between 5 and 6pm Saturday evening. Scoutmaster / Adult Name: Total Score Area Score 1 2 3 4 5 Presentation Exterior Inspection Interior Inspection Cleanliness Presentation
PRESENTATION COOK OFF CONTEST RULES The food should include appropriate garnish, serving containers, color contrasts, harmony and edible decorations. Light and dark color contrast is often very pleasing. The pots should be very clean inside and outside. Contestants will be rewarded for a pleasant emphasis on the desirability of the food. Contestants will be penalized for gaudy garnishes that hide the food, or are not edible. Extra decor will not result in additional points or a higher placement. EXTERIOR INSPECTION Contestants will be rewarded for even cooking that results in a uniform color and surface texture such as the golden brown rolls with crisp crust and the evenly browned meat. Contestants will be penalized for spotty cooking, burned spots, raw, tough, soggy, brittle, or crumbling results. INTERNAL INSPECTION Contestants will be rewarded for pleasant aroma, uniform color, evenness of cooking, consistent texture, and completeness of the cooking process. Contestants will be penalized for spotty cooking, burned or raw spots, streaks or lumps. TASTE The ideal dish is food that that tastes delicious. Contestants will be rewarded for pleasant use of spices, natural food flavor, evenness of cooking, chew ability, and aroma. Contestants will be penalized for toughness, off flavors, rancid oil flavor from improperly seasoned cast iron, burned food, foreign objects, ash, flatness, unwanted lumps, spotty cooking, cold spots, raw spots, missing ingredients, unnatural food colors, and soggy crusts. CLEANLINESS Utensils, ovens, ingredients, prep areas, and personal cleanliness will be watched. Contestants will be rewarded for the use of wash areas, table coverings, washing of hands, and covering food items from contamination. Contestants will be penalized for the lack of cleanliness in preparation and cooking areas, ovens, ingredients, and hand washing. TECHNIQUE Contestants will be judged and rewarded on the showing and of the proper use of ovens, heat source, tools, and utensils. Team members should know how to start charcoal briquettes. They should also be able to show proper fire use. Lack of these skills will be penalized. Other areas that may be judged are promptness of registration, team dress, and timely presentation to the judges.