Place: Alma Mchenry Scout Camp

PIONEER DISTRICT

Fall Camporee

Baden-Powell’s

Patrol Expo

November 9,10,11, 2007

Place: Alma McHenry Scout Camp

North of Giddings Hyway 141 to CR121

Robby Nichols at:

(979) 242-5224

Al Mouton (512-689-6847)

Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts,

Explorers, and Venture Crews

Cost $ 5.00 per Scout and Adult Leader

EXPO Web site: agmsystem.com / boyscout /camporee

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Friday Nov 9

5:00 PMRegistration begins and camp set-up

9:00 PMAdult Leaders and Senior Patrol leader

Cracker barrel at headquarters

Saturday Nov 10

8:00 amRegistration continues.

8:35 amFlag raising ceremony (class B uniform)

8:45 amAll patrols meet and line up at flag pole.

Boys Scouts break-out to their desired activities

9:15 amTroop Setup Activities and Camp entrances

12:00 PMLunch and camp inspection.

12:30 PMOA gathering

1:00 PM Activities Start Patrols have Patrol Flags

Events will be one timed event

5:00 PMFlag lowering ceremony (Class A uniform)

5:10 PMEvening meal preparation

6:00 PMDinner Competition is served. (Class A uniform)

6:30 PMDinner clean-up.

7:30 PMCampfire assemble. (skits, songs, yells)

9:00 PMNight Compass Course.

9:30 PMLeader cracker barrel

11:00 PMTaps.

Sunday Nov 11

7:00 amReveille (rise and shine) Breakfast

8:45 amFlag raising ceremony. (Class A uniform)

9:00 amChurch service

9:30 amAwards Ceremony

11:00 amAll Units departed.

Afternoon Activity

1. Obstacle course

1. Wall

2. Monkey bridge

3. Log bridge

4. Barge

2. Tower

1. Observation

3. Tower

1. Signal

4. Tomahawk throw

1. Log suspended

5. Balancing bar

1. Balance beam that all have to get on

6. “A” frame traverse

1. Lashed A frame with ropes on top

7. Sling shots

1. Dog food as ammo and shoot at pie tin over box

8. Milk Jug Wrap

1. Jugs suspended over lashed pole have to wrap jug tight to pole

9. All aboard the Tower

1. Patrol lashes 8-foot tripod and all have to get on

10. Land ski course

11. Ladder traverse

1. Build 2 ladders

2. Cross limb in tree

12. Flint and Steel

13. Caterpillar walk

14. Figure 8 Knot around tree

15. Big compass course

16. Pancake / egg flip

17. MYSTERY EVENT

Night Time Activities

7:30 Camp fire program – Each Unit is asked to put on a skit or song.

9:00 Night Compass Course Challenge

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHAT: Pioneer District Fall Camporee and Webelos Woods.

An opportunity for scouts to expand their skills. In

addition great scouting fellowship at the Saturday

night campfire.

WHEN:Friday, Nov 9 through Sunday, Nov 11.

Registration starts at 5:00 PM on Friday. Events start at

9:00 am on Saturday. All patrols should leave by

11:00 PM Sunday.

WHERE:Alma McHenry Scout Camp – North of Giddings, see map

WHO:Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venture Crews

JUDGES:Will need adults to help with activities. We will be assigning

adults to activities at the Friday night cracker barrel and before

the events start Saturday morning.

COST:Program cost for the Camporee will be $5.00 per scout and

$ 5.00 per adult. Food supplied by units.

Camporee cost cover, Port-O-Porties, supplies and Awards.

LEADERSHIP: Each Unit should be under the

supervision of two deep leadership, a Scoutmaster or other

qualified adult leader (minimum 21 years of age) who will remain

on the reservation during the entire camporee.

EQUIPMENT: Each unit will be responsible for their transportation,

camping equipment and food. There are no tables.

ELECTRICITYNone - bring lantern and flashlights.

CAMPSITE:To be assigned by camporee staff at registration. (see map)

VEHICLES:Vehicles parked in designated parking areas.

LATRINES:Latrines are available at key locations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOST&FOUND: All found items should be brought to the headquarters area.

GROUND FIRE:Ground fires will be allowed, but you cannot leave burned logs or ash. Do not did fire Pits. Do not leave any fires unattended.

Coleman stoves are recommended for cooking.

WATERThere is a drinking water faucet at the lodge building

FIRST AID:There will be a First Aid person at the camporee

headquarters, but it is recommended that each unit bring

their own First Aid Kit.

INSURANCE:There is no general camper accident and sickness insurance

coverage for the camporee. Each unit should plan to use their units insurance policy. Note: Forms for the BSA recommended

unit accident insurance can be obtained at the Council Service Center. For information call 512-926-6363.

UNIFORMS:During Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning Flag Ceremony, dinner and Church Service, Scouts are expected to dress in

Class A uniforms. During all other activities, it is preferred that scouts wear either Class A, or Troop Class B uniforms (T-shirts).

Patrols are encouraged to have their own team T-shirts for the

survival competition.

This is a scouting event, let's dress like scouts.

FLAGS:Troops are recommended to have an American and Troop flag at their camp sight. Each patrol should have a flag.

DINNER:All meals should be planned and prepared by each Patrol.

There will be a Saturday night dinner competition, for Patrols wishing to participate. For each patrol that enters the competition

that troop must sponsor an adult to be a judge.

EVENTS:Boys will attend activities according to the timed schedules.

-Each Troop will be required to build a campsite entrance

-Each Patrol will be required to have a patrol Flag

-Each Patrol will need a Patrol Yell or song

SUGGESTED PREPARATIONS

1.Check canvas tarps and tents before arriving.

2.Check cooking gear. Help make your meals memorable.

3.Develop menus and ensure all food is brought, including spices.

4.Water is available in area.

5.Cooking fires. Bring ample amounts of charcoal or stove fuel.

6.Bring plastic ground cloth for tent and bedroll.

7.Bring trash containers for each patrol.

8.Do not leave fires unattended.

9.Gasoline or other fuel should not be handled by the boys.

10Bring scout handbook.

11Bring Fire Ant poison

12Bring chair.

13Flash lights, compass, rain gear, hat, towel, soap.

14Plate, cup, spoon, pots, paper towel.

15Bring a skit or song for campfire.

WEBELOS ACTIVITIES

DATE:SATURDAY, November 10

PLACE:Alma McHenry Scout Camp, Giddings

TIME:Webelos can either come out Friday Night or Saturday

morning. Activities start at 1:00 on Saturday.

Activities: Webelos can participate in all of the Scout activities.

Cost:Camporee fees $5.00 per boy and $5.00 per adult.

Meals:

1)Each patrol plans their own meals. If you come out on Saturday, have each boy bring

a bagged meal for lunch. Plan your dinner and breakfast.

2)Keep meal cost down to under $ 3.00 per person per meal. Most campout, scouts bring

to much food, and the extra goes to waste.

Dinner - Webelos can participate in dinner competition. Rules attached.

Meal Examples:

1)Beef stew - (canned beef stew, rice or noodles, bread and desert)

2)Soup - (instant noodles or Campbell's soup, with crackers).

3)Hamburgers - (potato chips)

Breakfast

1)Dry Cereal, granola bars, dried fruit.

2)Peanut butter with crackers.

3)Oatmeal, orange juice.

4)Eggs, sausage, bread and orange juice.

5)Breakfast Tortillas - ( eggs, sausage, potato and flour tortillas)

Camping supplies:

1)Each patrol is responsible for their own tents. Boys should team up. No adults sleeping

in tents with the Webelos.

2)For the adults, a cot or thick foam pad will make your night more enjoyable.

2)No Webelos are to use a pocket knife without completion of a whittling chip course

and have his whittling chip card in his possession.

EVENING MEAL (Boy Scouts)

Meal

5:00Preparation

Roster and Menu posted

.Cooking (Boys Cooking)

Clean area

5:30Guest arrives at campsite

6:00Meal Served (Start Water Boiling for Clean Up)

Grace

Proper manners

Proper eating utensils, plates, napkins

Meal matches menu

Patrol in uniform

6:45Clean Up

Proper wash procedures (per handbook)

7:00Leave for Flag Ceremony

Troop # : ______Patrol : ______Patrol Leader : ______

SCORE:

1.Gateway (entrance to Troop Camp Site)5___

2.Troop Flag (at entrance)1___

3.Patrol Flag (at entrance or camp site)1___

4.Tents arranged in patrol line1___

5Roster Posted (Clean and well positioned)5___

6Boys doing assigned jobs.1___

7. Menu 2___

8. Meal matches menu.5___

Copy of Menu to judge. Must be complete

Main dish (Prepared and cooked on site)1___

Vegetable 1___

Desert 1___

Bread1___

Food Proper temperature1___

Served Meal by 6:0010___

9.Grace3___

10.Meal setup

Napkins1___

Utensils1___

Cups (Disposal =1, reusable=3)___

Plate (Disposal =1, reusable=3)___

11Patrol in uniform (All in Class A =10, mixed=4)___

12Cleanup

Garbage bag1___

Use of two containers to wash items.5___

Cleanup complete by 6:4510___

Total Score73______

Judge : ______Troop # : ______

EVENING MEAL (Webelos)

5:00Preparation

Roster and Menu posted

.Cooking (Boys Helping)

Clean area

5:30Guest arrives at campsite

6:00Meal Served (Start Water Boiling for Clean Up)

Grace

Proper manners

Proper eating utensils, plates, napkins

Meal matches menu

Patrol in uniform

6:30Clean Up

Proper wash procedures (per handbook)

7:00Leave for Flag Ceremony

Troop # : ______Patrol : ______Patrol Leader : ______

SCORE

1Roster Posted (Clean and well positioned )5___

2Boys doing assigned jobs.5___

3. Menu10___

4. Meal matches menu.5___

Copy of Menu turned into judge. Must be complete

Main dish (Prepared and cooked on site)5___

Vegetable 5___

Desert 5___

Bread1___

Food Proper temperature2___

Served Meal by 6:0010___

9.Grace3___

10.Meal setup

Napkins3___

Utensils (Everyone has same)2___

Cups (Disposal =1, reusable=3)___

Plate (Disposal =1, reusable=3)___

11Patrol in uniform (All in Class A =10, mixed=4)___

12Cleanup

Garbage bag1___

Use of two containers to wash items.5___

Cleanup complete by 6:4510___

Total Score91______

Judge : ______Troop # : ______

PATROL ______BOYS ____ COST PER BOY______

MEAL: ______DATE: ______TIME: ______

FOOD VOLUME COST

MAIN DISH : ______

______

VEGETABLE: ______

______

FRUIT: ______

DESERT: ______

______

DRINK: ______

ODDS: ______

______

EQUIPMENT

COOKING FIRE: ______

TYPE FUEL: ______

REFRIGERATION: ______

ICE ______

POTS: ______

PANS: ______

KNIVES: ______

SPATULA: ______

PLATES: ______

CUPS: ______

UTENSILS: ______

PAPER TOWELS: ______

GARBAGE BAGS: ______

SOAP: ______

ALUMINUM FOIL: ______

Patrol Camp Roster

Patrol
Date
Dinner / Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Breakfast
Fire
Cook
Water
Table
Set
Clean

REGISTRATION FORM

TROOP/PACK ______

Scoutmaster ______PH: ______

Another leader ______PH: ______

Senior Patrol Leader /Acting ______PH: ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Pay vehicle entrance fee at park entrance.

How many adults. ______X $ 5.00 =$______

How many boys. ______X $ 5.00 =$______

TOTAL______X $ 5.00 =$______

TURN IN EITHER FRIDAY NIGHT OR SATURDAY MORNING

REGISTRATION FORMpart II

TROOP / PACK ______

Senior Patrol Leader ______PH: ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Scout ______Scout ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Scout ______Scout ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Scout ______Scout ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Scout ______Scout ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Scout ______Scout ______

Patrol Name: ______Boys: ____ Patrol Leader/ Acting: ______

Scout ______Scout ______