Crossroads of America Council Pioneer District Winter Camporee 2016 January 27th 29th, 2016 Camp Redwing Muncie, IN Theme: Klondike Derby Race What will you do for a Klondike Bar?
DATES & LOCATON January 27 th 29 th Camp RedWing 5757 E Inlow Springs Rd, Muncie, IN 47032 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS Tim Cansler 317 356 9454 Home 317 727 7248 Cell tim.cansler@gmail.com COST & REGISTRATION Camporee fee is $6.00 per person. Cost includes patch, Troop participation ribbon, program competition awards, program materials and camp fees. Please complete the attached registration form and turn in with your fees at registration. Registration will be at the Dining Hall on Friday beginning at 6:00 P.M. CAMPING Campsite selection is on a first come first serve basis. Troops may arrive any time after 5:30 p.m. on Friday. If you are a late arrival, please respect the other troops who have already setup by keeping noise to a minimum. Note for Leaders: Please watch your scouts for Frostbite, Hypothermia, and other cold weather issues. SATURDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRE Youth Firecrafters from Pioneer District will be responsible for building and running the campfire. They will need your skits/songs by dinner on Saturday. Bring your best What would you do for a Klondike Bar skit. AWARDS 1 st Place each Best Looking Sled 1 st Place through 3 rd Klondike Derby Race Timed Event 1 st Place Song and Skit (Theme: What will you do for a Klondike Bar ) 1 st Place Spirit of Scouting PROGRAM & COMPETITION Welcome to Pioneer Districts 2017 Winter Camporee. Troop (Patrols) should come prepared for the Klondike Challenge.
Challenge Event. Note required items for Klondike Race Sled Required items to be on the sled: Small Tarp Rope Poles Sleeping bag Cotton Balls Flint and Steel kit Small burner to boil hot water Cups Spoon Water Cocoa Map with Route and paperwork. Morning Events! 1. Fire by Flint and Steel. Start a small fire by flint and steel. Burn 3 minutes. Overall time. a. Time Starts when they start making. 2. Winter Emergency Shelter 3. Winter First Aid / Safety ****** 4. Pellet Shot Total Shots points (Bonus Points) 5. Boil Water. Test for Race. *Events may be modified depending on snowfall. General race rules will be sent out prior to the camporee. Afternoon Challenge! The afternoon Klondike Derby race will consist of events from the morning challenge. Wheels on or off will be determined Saturday Morning prior to event start. 1. Fire by Flint and Steel. Start a small fire by flint and steel. Burn 3 minutes. Overall time. a. Time Starts when they start making. 2. Winter Emergency Shelter 3. Winter First Aid / Safety ****** 4. Pellet Shot Total Shots points (Bonus Points) 5. Boil Water make a Hot Cocoa / Chocolate drink for the team members 6. Post Inspection. (Possible Bonus Points) *Events may be modified depending on snowfall. 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Place will be determined by the best times from the race.
Campfire SKIT/SONG COMPETITION We will have a skit/song competition at the campfire again. Your Skit and Song must be related to the theme of this Camporee (Theme: What will you do for a Klondike Bar.) in order to be considered for the Skit/Song award. HOT COCOA (Scouts) and COFFEE (Adults) along w/cookies will be provided. SPIRIT OF SCOUTING AWARD This competition, introduced at the 2006 Spring Camporee, is intended to reward the troop that best exhibits the Spirit of Scouting throughout the weekend. The award is judged by the Scoutmasters. Only one award will be given. Criteria for the award include: Number of Scouts in full uniform (youth & adults) Use of Patrol method Patrol yells Troop and Patrol flags present Appropriate participation in events Evidence of the Scout Law & Promise in daily activities Sunday Vespers Troop ### will be responsible for Sunday Vespers. Vespers will be at the Camp Chapel. MISCELLANEOUS A camporee evaluation form will be provided. The SPL and Scoutmaster are requested to fill the evaluation out and turn it in at the time of check out. Patches will be handed out at following roundtable due to changes. Before your troop leaves on Saturday night or Sunday, It is a requirement to check out with a member of the staff.
PRELIMINARY PIONEER DISTRICT 2016 WINTER CAMPOREE SCHEDULE Friday, January 27 th, 2017 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Troop check in & Registration. (Dining Hall) 9:30 PM 10:00 PM Scoutmaster/SPL Meeting (Dining Hall) 10:00 PM 10:30 PM Mandatory Adult Meeting Saturday, January 28 th, 2017 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Reveille / Breakfast / Cleanup (Campsites) 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Flag Raising (Flagpoles) 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Mandatory Safety Briefing at Cub Scout Shelter 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Morning Training Events Start 11:30 AM 1:45 PM Lunch and cleanup 1:45 PM 4:30 PM Klondike Race (Meet at Cub Scout Shelter) Post Inspection 4:30 PM 5:00 PM Flag Lowering (Flagpoles) 5:15 PM 7:30 PM Dinner and Cleanup 8:00pm 10:30 PM 10:30pm 11:00 PM Campfire (Dining Hall) Scoutmaster Time 11:00 PM Taps Lights Out Camp Quiet Sunday, January 29 th, 2017 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Reveille / Breakfast in Campsites 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Scout Vespers (Campfire Arena) 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Campsites Clean up & Check Out (Dining Hall) 11:00 AM Depart Camp Times may change. Final schedule will be handed out at the mandatory meeting with Scoutmaster s and SPL s.
SPIRIT OF SCOUTING BALLOT Name: Unit: This award is intended to reward the Troop that best exhibits the Spirit of Scouting at each Camporee Some Criteria to consider when making your choices are: 1. Are Scouts and leaders in full uniform? 2. Does the troop seem to use the Patrol method? 3. Does the Troop exhibit spirit by using Patrol yells? 4. Are Troop and/or Patrol flags present? 5. Do the Scouts participate in the events, including campfire program? 6. Do the Scouts volunteer to help during the weekend events? List the top 3 troops that in your opinion best exhibited the Spirit of Scouting this weekend. Please do not vote for your own troop. 1. 2. 3.
PIONEER DISTRICT 2016 FALL CAMPOREE CAMP REDWING REGISTRATION FORM Troop Number: Scout Master: Email for Scout Master: Phone Number (SM): Youth Last Name First Name Rank FireCrafter(Y/N) Total Adults Last Name First Name Rank FireCrafter(Y/N) Total Cost is $6.00 per person