Webelos Woods
October27-29 2017
Webelos Woods is a program that teaches scouts about leadership through the use of the outdoors. In “Patrols” the boys will learn, Skills Training and Skills Competition. Webelos Woods teaches the boys what scouting has to offer, while creating confidence, leadership and a sense of accomplishment.
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Location: Clinton Nature Preserve

Villa Rica, GA.

Cost: $10.00 per Scout

or $5.00 for Saturday only

$5 for all adults (no patch)

$5 FOR

Registration @

indianspringsbsa.org

Georgia Deakin

678-772-8204

8720 Ephesus Church Rd.

Villa Rica GA

30180

GENERAL RULES:

In every situation, there are rules that must be enforced for the safety and security of all. We ask for your cooperation and support in observing these rules. Failure to do so may mean your

Unit or an individual may be asked to leave camp. If one of these rules is violated and you are asked to leave camp, you will not receive a refund.

1. At all times, Obey the Scout Promise and Law.

2. Stay with your patrol during the events and with your Unit at all other times. The buddy system is to be used by scouts at all times.

3. Smoking is not permitted in camp activities.

4. Anyone causing damage to camp property either intentionally or accidentally must pay for that damage. Intentional damage is grounds for expulsion from camp.

5. Keep your campsite clean at all times. Put trash in trash cans. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

6. Alcoholic beverages and/or drugs are not permitted at scouting functions.

7. Campers should not enter the campsite of other Units’ campsites without permission.

8. No pets allowed!

9. Don’t mess with any wildlife.

10. Observe lights out and silence in the camp.

11. If someone gets hurt, let an adult know.

Scouts (Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts) are not allowed in the playground area or on the playground while the camp is in session. This is for their safety.

Webelos Woods is an event planned for Webelos dens/patrols to interact with Boy Scouts, to foster independence in Webelos and interest in Boy Scouts. It is not considered a “Family Camping” situation. Siblings are discouraged from attending. Each pack is responsible for monitoring proper scout to adult ratios for both safety and to foster independence in the scouts. The Guide to Safe Scouting sets rules for tenting restrictions at Scouting events. Webelos can tent with each other or with their own parent only.

Restroom facilities available include port-a-potties, the cement bathroom building, and the facilities in the rear of the white house. Adults will use the white house, and youth can use the cement bathroom building or the port-a-potties.

Operation Boy ScoutCompetition!!!!

Dessert Competition

A dessert should be submitted to be in the competition. Please have the name of the food and Patrol Name and Pack number on a 3x5 card when handed in.

Patrol Flag Competition

* The flag must be clearly marked with the Unit number and Patrol Name.

* Patrol Flags should identify every patrol member.

* Flags must be hand-made from leather, wood, cloth or other natural materials. Plastic or paper flags will not qualify.

SCOUT SPIRIT!!!

What would camp be without spirit?!?!? Be sure to let people know who you are throughout the camp. Spirit also means the willingness and eagerness to learn. Positive attitudes go a long way in life and scouts. There is only 1 Spirit Award.

THE CAMPSITE AWARD

All campsites should look their best. Campsites will be graded for the pack leadership’s own information, based on the guidelines used at Boy Scout events. Campsites will be judged based on appearance and Fall/Halloween Spirit. Packs are encouraged to decorate their campsite in Fall décor.

DO YOUR BEST!!!!

Health Forms: Each Unit is responsible for their own health form paperwork. Every person at camp must have a health form.

Uniforms: For Webelos and Boy Scouts, Field Dress uniform should be worn during the Campfire and Sunday Service. During Saturdays’ activities, scouts may wear Activity uniforms.

Electronics: We would like to think that we can keep our Scouts busy enough that they don’t need to have electronic devices along with them for entertainment. Please leave them at home.

Food:Meals will not be provided. Each pack will be responsible for all of your meals. Propane stoves and charcoal are allowed to be used. You are expected to plan, purchase and cook all of your meals. Use this activity to help your scouts earn the Cast Iron Chef Adventure.

Friday Arrival: Program begins Saturday morning. Friday evening’s activities include setting up camp and a leaders meeting. If you plan to stay overnight, please arrive as early as possible. Campsites will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. To allow you more time to set up and get comfortable, the Order of the Arrow (Honor Society of Scouting) will be selling meals on Friday night for purchase. Please sign up for these in advance so they will know how many to expect and be prepared with enough food. If this number changes significantly after registration, please contact the Camp Director at

Weather Contingencies: Program will continue rain or shine. Please be prepared with rain gear. In case of severe weather, we will follow the Guide to Safe Scouting and Hazardous Weather Protocols.

Tentative Schedule (Subject to change):

Start / End / Activity / Comments
Friday
4:00 / Arrival & Camp Setup
6:00 / Dinner / OA selling hamburgers & hotdogs
8:00 / 9:00 / Patrol Leaders Conf / At least one adult and one youth per Cub Scout Pack
9:00 / 10:00 / Boy Scout PLC / At least one adult and one youth per troop
10:00 / Lights Out / Quiet Time in Cub Scout Area
Saturday
7:00 / 7:15 / Reveille / Wake-up
7:15 / 8:15 / Breakfast and Clean-Up
8:15 / 8:30 / Patrols Form Up / Gather daypacks and patrol flag
8:30 / 8:50 / Morning Flags & assembly
9:00 / 12:00 / Morning Sessions / Activity Sessions
12:00 / 1:30 / Lunch / Prepare, Eat, Clean-Up
1:30 / 5:00 / Afternoon Sessions
5:00 / 7:00 / Dinner / Prepare, Eat, Clean-up Turn in dessert to judges by 6:30 PM.
7:15 / 8:30 / Campfire / Boy Scout Led
8:30 / 10:00 / Troop Cracker Barrel / Visit with Boy Scout Troops
Sunday
7:00 / Reveille / Wake-Up
7:15 / 8:30 / Breakfast and Clean-up
8:30 / 9:00 / Interfaith Service / A Scout Is Reverent
9:00 / 9:30 / Closing Ceremony
9:30 / Camp Breakdown / A Scout Is Clean

Webelos Leaders – Our program is primarily one of instruction. We will NOT be signing off requirements – that is the job of the den leader, as the competence level for all Cub Scouts is “Do Your Best.” These are the requirements we hope to cover during the weekend:

Webelos Cast Iron Chef Adventure:

  1. At an approved time in an outdoor location and using tinder, kindling, and fuel wood, demonstrate how to build a fire; light the fire, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. After allowing the flames to burn safely, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.
  1. Prepare a balanced meal for your den or family; utilize one of the methods below for preparation of part of your meal:

a. Camp stove

b. Dutch oven

c. Box oven

d. Solar oven

e. Open campfire or charcoal

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of food safety practices while preparing the meal.

Note: May not prepare a balanced meal during instruction, but will be introduced to these methods.

Webelos Duty to God and You Adventure:

2a. Help plan, support, or actively participate in a service of worship or reflection. Show reverence during the service.

Webelos First Responder Adventure:

  1. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.
  2. Show what to do for the hurry cases of first aid: (list)
  3. Show how to help a choking victim.
  4. Show how to treat for shock.
  5. Demonstrate that you know how to treat the following: (list)

Webelos Walkabout Adventure:

  1. Describe and identify from photos any poisonous plants and dangerous animals and insects you might encounter on your hike.
  1. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them on your Webelos adventures.

Arrow of Light Camper Adventure:

  1. With the help of your den leader or family, plan and conduct a campout. If your chartered organization does not permit Cub Scout camping, you may substitute a family campout or a daylong outdoor activity with your den or pack.
  2. On arrival at the campout, with your den and den leader or family, determine where to set up your tent. Demonstrate knowledge of what makes a good tent site and what makes a bad one. Set up your tent without help from an adult. (Note: Done in campsites)
  3. Once your tents are set up, discuss with your den what actions you should take in the case of the following extreme weather events which could require you to evacuate: (Note: Discussed at PLC & Done in Campsites)
  4. Severe rainstorm causing flooding
  5. Severe thunderstorm with lightning or tornadoes
  6. Fire, earthquake, or other disaster that will require evacuation. Discuss what you have done to minimize as much danger as possible.
  7. On a pack campout, work with your den leader or another adult to plan a campfire program with the other dens. Your campfire program should include an impressive opening, songs, skits, a Cubmaster’s minute, and an inspirational closing ceremony.(Participation only)
  8. Show how to tie a bowline. Explain when this knot should be used and why. Teach it to another Scout who is not a Webelos Scout.
  9. Go on a geocaching adventure with your den or family. Show how you used a GPS unit or a smartphone with a GPS application to locate a geocache.
  10. Recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids from memory. Talk about how you can demonstrate them while you are working on your Arrow of Light. After one outing, list the things you did to follow the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace.

Arrow of Light Scouting Adventure:

1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.

3c. Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one), as well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell create patrol spirit.

  1. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a Boy Scout troop’s campout or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing.

5.Do the following:

a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.

b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.

Castaway Elective Adventure

1.Do two of these:

a. With the help of an adult, demonstrate one way to light a fire without using matches.

b. On a campout with your den or family, cook two different recipes that do not require pots and pans. If your chartered organization does not permit Cub Scout camping, you may substitute a family campout or a daylong outdoor activity with your den or pack.

2. Do all of these:

a. Learn what items should be in an outdoor survival kit that you can carry in a small bag or box in a day pack. Assemble your own small survival kit, and explain to your den leader why the items you chose are important for survival.

f. With your den, demonstrate two different ways to treat drinking water to remove impurities.

g. Discuss what to do if you become lost in the woods. Tell what the letters “S-T-O-P” stand for. Tell what the universal emergency signal is. Describe three ways to signal for help. Demonstrate one of them. Describe what you can do you do to help rescuers find you.

Note on Registration:

Please register as soon as possible with your best count of scouts. If your numbers change significantly, please email the Camp Director, Georgia Deakin, at . This will greatly assist in the planning process.