Ute District of the Pikes Peak Council proudly presents the 2013 UTE Spring Camporee Cook-O-Ree April 19-21, 2013, Turkey Creek Recreation Area Camp Director CLYDE A. PERKINS (719) 426-1886 beavercap@peoplepc.com Points of Contact: Ute District Activities Chair RICHARD EVANS (719) 540-2760 richardscout@gmail.com 2013 Spring Camporee 1
Ute Spring Camporee April 19-21 2013 Outdoors cooking has always been an important part of the scouting experience. Scouts and Scouters alike are proud of their cooking skills and have often been surprised by the ingenuity of others. Join other scouts in exploring your many aspects of outdoor cooking at the Ute District Spring 2013 Cook-o-ree. First Class Trail stations to assist Scouts in attaining 2 nd and 1 st class requirements. o First Aid o Navigation o Fire building / cooking o Food Preparation and storage, Food Pyramid o Plants, Animals, Poisonous o Leave no Trace Challenges for Scouts as part of the First Class Trail Demonstrations of various cooking cuisines and techniques Youth Cooking Competitions: o Best Starch (Potato, Rice, Noodle) dish o Best Vegetable dish o Best Salad Adult Cooking Competition o Best Dutch Oven Desert (after campfire) The Big Luau Dinner where the entire camp joins together to consume the day s efforts including roasted pig. Help make Camporees even Better! The Ute District camporee planning meetings are regularly held the first Tuesdays of every month at the Council Activity Center. We typically start planning the next camporee while finishing the current one; it s just non-stop planning! We welcome anyone who has comments, suggestions, concerns or who would like to help! We are always looking for Scouts to lead (SPL/ASPL) and staff. Check the council calendar, or contact us to confirm as meeting dates occasionally shift due to holidays or other constraints. 2013 Spring Camporee 2
Other Activities Campfire. There will be a campfire. Get your skits ready now. Note - All Skits, songs must be in good taste and approved prior to the Campfire by the Camporee SPL. OA Callout There will be an OA Call Out at the Campfire. All Scouts newly elected to OA, who have NOT undergone the OA Ordeal, will be called out. Unit Leaders must submit a copy of the OA Election Form and a list of names of Scouts attending the Camporee to be Called Out at Registration. Flag Ceremonies. Scouts who need to participate in a flag ceremony for advancement have three opportunities during the Camporee Saturday morning, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. Please attend the leader cracker barrel Friday night to make your request. Scouts Own Service Sunday Morning - Please join us! And be sure to appoint a troop Chaplains Aid to help with the program. We will be taking up a collection for the World Friendship Fund at our Scouts Own. 2013 Spring Camporee 3
Getting there from Colorado Springs 1. Travel south on Hwy 115 approx 10 miles. 2. Look for signs on your right and a left-turn lane. 3. Turn left into the recreation area and drive about 1/2 mile 4. NOTE ALL POSTED SPEED LIMITS! 5. At the barn, turn left and then bear left past the corrals and continue about a 1/4 mile. 6. The parking area against the south fence is reserved for program use. PLEASE park in the grass area on the north side of the road. 7. Please limit vehicles entering the camping area (east of the access gate). 8. Watch for the UTE CAMPOREE signs along the way. 2013 Spring Camporee 4
Information and Rules 1. Registration is unlimited and open to all Troops, Teams, Crews and Posts in all districts. The fee is $12.00 per person. 2. Register at the Council Service Center by 08 April 2013. After 08 April the fee increases to $15.00 per person. There will be no registrations accepted after 15 April! 3. Tour Permits must be filed with the Council. Leaders will bring medical forms and Troop permission slips with them in case of emergency. Hold Harmless must be turned in at Registration one for each participant. The medical forms and permission slips will be inspected at check-in, however leaders will hold medical forms in their possession during this event. 4. Hold Harmless for each Scout available for inspection. No copies required. 5. Scouts are STRONGLY URGED to be in uniform! Field uniforms should be worn for the Saturday evening flag ceremony and campfire, and Sunday morning flags and Scouts Own. Activity uniforms are appropriate for the rest of the week-end. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW Scouts to wear camouflage military or military-type clothing. 6. Turkey Creek Recreation Area is Federal property. The principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law are the guiding foundations for our visit. The following rules have been established for the health, safety, and protection of all Scouts and leaders attending. a. No firearms are to be at the campout. b. Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and fireworks are NEVER permitted. Possession or use of them on Federal property is cause for the person to leave camp. Use of illegal drugs will be reported to local authorities. c. In accordance with a long-standing rule of no flames in tents, self-contained stoves and lanterns may be used, but NEVER in tents. d. Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and do not allow the use of tobacco products. We discourage smoking or chewing in the presence of Scouts, therefore a no smoking policy is in effect during the Camporee. YOU ARE THEIR EXAMPLE. (If you MUST smoke, please do so in your vehicle and completely out of site of any Scout, and please properly dispose of cigarette butts.) e. The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of fire is prohibited, including damp wood, charcoal, and ceremonial fires. Non-liquid charcoal starters should be used for grilling and Dutch oven cooking. 7. Fires: Troops are currently authorized to use Fire Stage 3. Should the fire risk danger increase we will notify units of any change in Fire Stage As always Be Prepared for more restrictive Fire status. Stage 1 No open flames or fires of any sort inclusive of cigarettes or matches are authorized. Stage 2 - Only Propane Stoves, Propane Lanterns, and Propane Fire Rings authorized. Stage 3 - Charcoal Grills, Dutch Ovens, and Charcoal in a contained Burn Barrel authorized. No open wood fires! (Includes Stage 2) S Stage 4 Wood/charcoal fires authorized only in burn barrels or pre-approved fire pits. (Includes Stages 2 and Stage 3) Stage 5 - Open Wood Fires authorized. (Includes Stages 2, 3 and 4) 8. There are mountain lions, coyotes and other critters looking for a free meal. The Scout Buddy System will be rigidly enforced 2013 Spring Camporee 5
9. Skits/Songs Skits and Songs can have a wide range of subjects, but they ALWAYS must be appropriate. A good test is to hold them up against the Scouts Law s friendly, courteous and kind. Any skit or stunt that does not meet that test has no place in our Ute Campfire Program. Skits and stunts should never embarrass or demean anyone or any group of people. There are several gray areas that are best to avoid: a. Underwear b. Inside Jokes c. Toilet Paper d. Water e. Cross gender impersonations f. Use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco. g. Physical violence Inappropriate skits/songs will be stopped by the Master of Ceremonies or adult leaders. 10. Please bring enough water with you for the weekend. There will be limited water available a short drive away. Have the Scouts drink lots of water! 11. Please make provisions to properly store your food at night. (We will allow ONE trailer or vehicle per troop to remain at the campsite for food storage.) 12. Wear sunscreen! 13. Port-a-lets will be on site. Please keep them clean and useable for others. 14. Trash is the responsibility of each Troop and should be taken out upon departure. ALL Dumpsters on property are off Limits to Camporee Participants. 15. Food should be confined to campsites only, except for Saturday evening potluck. Please remember the Outdoor Code and leave only footprints behind. 16. Awards will be presented at the Saturday night Campfire. 17. A list of equipment is enclosed in this packet. Please make sure your Scouts are prepared for any weather conditions, including snow, rain, and high winds. 18. The Scout Law and Oath are the expected behavior for all Scouts and Leaders! 19. Cooking Competitions: a. Youth prepared dishes are due for presentation at HQ by 5:30pm Saturday with an accompanying entry submission sheet and will be judged (and consumed) during the Big Luau Dinner. b. The adult prepared Dutch oven dessert entries are due at HQ by 8:45pm with an accompanying entry submission sheet and will be judged (and consumed) following the campfire. c. Submissions will be judged for: o Presentation o Taste o Effort / Complexity o Choice of ingredients Important! Troop Participation in the Big Luau Dinner is critical to the success of the Cook-o-Ree. Roasted pork will be provided as the meat dish for the dinner. Each troop is asked to provide starch (potato, rice or noodle) and salad or vegetable side dishes each with enough servings to feed their troop. 2013 Spring Camporee 6
We must be vigilant to possible food allergies. Troops are asked to insure that they bring enough food for themselves and any food which is shared with other troops must be clearly labeled with all ingredients. The First Class trail is structured as a fun and challenging set of activities. Units will be assigned a schedule which rotates hourly. We will need a list of boys attending the stations during check-in so that we can make even assignments for the rotation. The stations are staffed by volunteer scouts and adults; the help of the older boys from your units in working with your tenderfoot and 2 nd class scouts will be appreciated! First Aid one station for the 2 nd class requirements and a second station for 1 st class. o 2 nd class requirements: 7a, 7c. If the scout brings a first aid kit, then we ll sign off on 7b. o 1 st class requirements: 8b, 8c, 8d. Navigating for Food This activity is intended to be fun, challenging and to satisfy requirements. An orienteering course is setup with each position having a specific piece of food useful as an ingredient in a dish. Patrols will be assigned 1 of 3 different courses for navigating the course and collecting a list of identified ingredients. Successfully following the correct course will provide the ingredients for a satisfying dish. Errors in the course will result in ingredients which might make something more, uh, interesting. o 2 nd class requirements: 1a, 1b o 1 st class requirements: 1, 2 Food Preparation, Storage, and the Food Pyramid o 2 nd class requirements: 3g (partial) o 1 st class requirements: 4d o Cooking Merit Badge requirements: 1, 2 Kitchen Gadget This will not be a separate station. Scouts may bring a gadget in context of one of the stations and bring it to that station for sign-off. PLEASE BRING ROPE AND STICKS, we will have only a limited supply on hand. o 1 st class requirements: 7a, 7b Fire starting / Egg boiling Teams of 3-4 scouts start a fire and boil the perfect 2-minute egg! Using either: wood match, flint & steel, Vaseline & cotton/link or battery & steelwool, start a fire with dry tinder, kindling and fuel wood. Bring a minimum of 2 cups of water to boil and boil an egg for 2 minutes. Bring your own wood and BE FAIR AND REASONABLE, no fatwood or accelerated fuels. Camp staff reserves the right to deny any unfair wood. Bring (or build a gadget) for holding the water over the fire to boil. We will only provide a place to build your fire and will have a limited supply of wood on hand. This is a competition for time! o 2 nd class requirements: 3e, 3f 2013 Spring Camporee 7
Plants and animals, Poisonous Plants we are planning to have stations for identification of native plants and animals, depending on available staff to run the station. o Tenderfoot requirement: 11 o 2 nd class requirement: 6 o 1 st class requirement: 6 Leave No Trace we are planning to have a station for Leave No Trace, depending on available staff to run the station. o 2 nd class requirement: 2 Please complete the provided First Class Trail registration form and submit during registration. Your rotation schedule will be assigned and returned to you at Friday cracker barrel. Make copies as needed and keep patrols together. 2013 Spring Camporee 8
Scout Events Schedule Friday, 25 April: 5:00-8:00 PM Arrive and Check In / Set-Up Camp 9:00 PM Cracker Barrel (SPL and One Adult Leader) 10:00 PM Lights Out- Quiet Hours Saturday, 26 April: 6:30-8:30 AM Rise and Shine/ Breakfast 8:30-9:00 AM Flags/Opening Ceremony 9:00 AM Check In for Late Arrivals 9:00-12:00 PM Morning Program Activities 12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break 1:00-4:00 PM Afternoon Program Activities 4:00-5:30 PM Dinner Preparation 5:30-7:00 PM Luau, Big Dinner, Cooking competition judging 6:30 PM Troop Chaplain s Aide Meeting (Location TBA) 7:00 PM Evening Flags 7:05-8:30 PM Campfire, Awards Ceremony, OA Callout and Closing 8:45 PM After Campfire Dutch Oven Dessert time Cracker Barrel (SPL & Adult Leaders After Action Review) 10:00 PM Lights Out- Quiet Hours Sunday, 27 April: 7:00-8:00 AM Rise and Shine/ Breakfast Hour 8:30 AM Morning Flags 08:35-9:00 AM Scouts Own Services 9:00 AM End of Camporee - Flag Ceremony 9:00-10:00 AM Break Camp and Check Out. 2013 Spring Camporee 9
Pikes Peak Council Boy Scouts of America Check-In Procedures Upon arrival Registration Personnel will direct you to available campsites. Offload vehicles and move all but one vehicle OR trailer to the designated parking area (one vehicle OR trailer may be kept at the campsite for food storage). One Adult Troop Leader should bring the following to the registration area at the white tents for check in before the 9:00pm Cracker Barrel. Tour Permit/Plan Filed with Council - The Local Tour Permit/Plan available for inspection no copies required. No Troop/ Team will be permitted to stay at the Camporee without a Tour Permit. No exceptions. Medical Forms- Part A and B of the BSA annual medical form for each participant must be brought to the Camporee and be available for inspection at Check-in, but are kept in the Leaders care, in case of emergency. No copies required OA Election sheet- Available for inspection but kept by the Unit leader. OA Callout Form Two (2) copies of with names clearly legible for use at the call-out ceremony. First Class Trail registration form One (1) copies of with names clearly legible. Will be returned to the unit at cracker barrel. Reminder any Medications are the responsibility of the Troop leader and the individual Scout. Early Check Out Please notify the Registration Personnel if you are planning an early (Saturday) check out otherwise we will assume you will be departing Sunday morning. 2013 Spring Camporee 10
Check-Out Procedures Before notifying our Registration Personnel that you are ready for Check Out please ensure the following: Campsite broken down and all vehicles loaded A thorough police of the area has been conducted All Trash is to be taken out with unit. Leave no Trace! All Fires extinguished (cold out) All Scouts accounted for Special request We would encourage all units make the opportunity for their Scouts to attend the Scouts Own Service Sunday morning (0830-0900). Should you choose not to attend please keep your unit load up as quiet as possible and do not depart the Camporee during the Scouts Own Service. In advance - thank you. Upon completion of the above - One Adult Troop Leader notifies the Registration Personnel that the unit is ready for check-out. Registration Personnel will inspect your campsite and issue your unit its Camporee Patches. Have a safe trip home! 2013 Spring Camporee 11
First Class Trail Registration and Signoff Please submit this completed form at registration. It will be returned at Friday cracker barrel and should be used to get staff sign-off for the participating Scouts at each station. Unit: Patrol(s): Scout name Assigned Time: Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Navigation First Aid 2 nd : 1a, b 1 st : 1, 2 2 nd : 7a,c (7b) 1 st : 8b, c Fire & Egg Plants & Animals 2 nd : 3e, f T.F: 11 2 nd : 6 1 st : 6 Food Prep / Handle 2 nd : 3g 1 st : 4d MB: 1,2 Leave no Trace Gadget 2 nd : 2 1 st : 7a, b Make additional copies as needed. Instructions: Turn in this form with names during registration Friday and it will be returned to you during cracker barrel. During the activity periods on Saturday, arrive at the stations at your assigned time. The staff at the stations will sign off for those scouts WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AND SUCCESSFULLY DEMONSTRATE THE REQUIREMENT. 2013 Spring Camporee 12
UTE Spring Camporee 19-21 April 2013 Cooking Competition Entry Submitter: Unit: Dish: Category: Ingredients (need to know in case of possible allergens): Any special instructions on how to eat: Judges Notes and comments: Youth Entries are due at Camp HQ by 5:30pm Saturday Evening, Adult by 8:45. UTE Spring Camporee 19-21 April 2013 Cooking Competition Entry Submitter: Unit: Dish: Category: Ingredients (need to know in case of possible allergens): Any special instructions on how to eat: Judges Notes and comments: Youth Entries are due at Camp HQ by 5:30pm Saturday Evening, Adult by 8:45. (Make as many copies as needed) 2013 Spring Camporee 13
UTE Spring Camporee 19-21 April 2013 OA CALL OUT FORM (Must Bring Documentation of OA Election to Registration) Troop Scouts 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Adults 1) 2) 3) 2013 Spring Camporee 14
Suggested Equipment Checklist [Taken from The Official Boy Scout Handbook] Individual List April Weather can range from very cool at night to warm during the day, so dress in layers. Be Prepared! Long Sleeve Shirt Permission Slip for Activities Wool Shirt Long Pants Wool Socks Jacket Rain Gear Stocking Cap Mittens/ Gloves (mittens are warmer) Boots or hard shoes Sneakers for Games Necessaries Bag Sleeping Bag Extra Blankets (use inside sleeping bag for added warmth) Foam Pad/ Air Mattress Eating Kit Toiletries Canteen (It is easy to dehydrate in our dry climate) Cup/ Mug for hot liquids Other: Other: Optional Items: Energy Bars Watch Flashlight Camera and Film Pocket Knife Food Cooking Kits Troop List Cooking Stoves and Fuel Tents/ Shelters with Ground Cloths Water Containers Water (None provided in Sites) Troop Flag Patrol Flags U.S. Flag Matches First Aid Kit Trash Bags Scouting Spirit Troop/ Patrol Cheers and Yells The Official Boy Scout Field Book Other: Other: Optional Items: Energy Bars Chuck Boxes Sled/ Wagon to Transport Gear to Sites Water will not be available in Camp Sites. Limited water is available at Tent Pad #1 (1 Mile away) Parking will only be permitted in designated Parking Lot. ONE vehicle OR trailer may be left at the campsite for food storage. Please copy and give this to each participant! 2013 Spring Camporee 15
Campsite Inspection Form Unit # Note to Troop Leaders: Please enter your troop number above, and fill in patrol names on chart below. Leave this inspection form at your campsite in a visible location, secured so as not to blow away or get rained on. Campsite inspections will take place on Saturday morning between 8:30 and 11:00. Thank you! Score Possible Actual Troop Site Unit Gateway Displayed 8 Unit Flag Displayed 8 U.S. Flag Displayed 8 Colorado Flag Displayed 8 Fuel in proper container or locked 8 Fire Extinguisher (or buckets with sand or water) 8 First Aid Kit accessible 8 First Aid Kit Visible 8 Total Possible Troop Site Score 64 Judge Comments: Patrol Sites (enter patrol names at top of patrol columns) Criteria Possible Score Patrol Flag Displayed 5 Patrol Name Posted 3 Duty Roster Posted 5 Menu Posted 3 Food Stored Properly 5 Dishwashing Area 5 Garbage Contained 5 Recycle Containers 2 Tents properly pitched 3 Total Patrol Score 36 Judge Comments: Patrol Patrol Patrol Patrol Patrol Average Troop Total 2013 Spring Camporee 16