TUSCARORA SPRING CAMPOREE
April 1-2-3, 2016
Up for the Challenge?
Leader’s Guide
Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
2264 Creek Shore Trail
New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168
Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
AREA MAP AND DIRECTIONS
From Deland to the Camporee
2264 Creek Shore Trail
New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32168
Head East on HWY 44 to Pioneer Trail (about 6 miles from Fairgrounds), go about 8 miles, pass over I-95 & turn Left on Turnbull Bay Rd. Go to railroad about 2 miles and turn left on Creek Shore Trail (do not go over railroad tracks), camp entrance will be about 1 mile on the left.
WELCOME
Join Tuscarora District Troops of West Volusia
Your Troop’s adventure will begin on April 1 2016. This is Friday’s check-in which will begin at 4:00 p.m. At check-in your Troop will be assigned their Troop Guide who will assist your Troop throughout the weekend.
Friday night your adventure will begin. At least one (1) Senior Patrol Leader or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and one adult leader will have a Cracker Barrel at camp headquarters.
Your weekend will be filled with exciting adventures, but don’t forget your Scout Oath, Law and The Outdoor Code. Your Troop will be judged from the time you arrive Friday until we conclude on Sunday.
The theme is “Fun”. The activities are based on skills that a Scout would use in First Class requirements.
Fees are $14 per Scout and $12 per Scout Leader. This fee covers the camping fee, patch, and all activities. It does not cover meals or transportation. Meals, transportation, and camping gear are the Units’ responsibility. Please pay at check-in.
Come ready to have a great time with exciting, fun-filled events!
Please contact Walter Ritterbush by phone (407) 947-9390, Email: if you have any questions concerning the 2016 Fall Camporee.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Check-in: No earlier than 4:00 PM on Friday, April 1 2016Required documents at check-in:
1. Unit Roster from the internet ( myscouting.org )
2. Registration form by SPL meeting (make copy)
3. BSA Annual Health and Medical Form for each participant and adult leader/volunteer.
· Campsites will be assigned a site as they come in and size of campers preregistered.
· Parking in designated areas only. Vehicles are not allowed in the campsites; however,
One Troop trailer and one vehicles attached to trailer may be parked in each site.
· All other vehicles will be unloaded in other parking lot and park there.
· See camp staff for handicap parking.
· All Scouting regulations will prevail
· NO GROUND FIRES ALLOWED!
· Water available at water spigots. Washing dishes at spigots is prohibited.
· Bring necessary equipment for camping
· All material for games are provided by the Camporee,
· Each unit is responsible to remove their own trash
· Visitors are welcome, however no visitors or adults will be able to lend any support
during Troop Activities. All visitors must check in with registration.
· No personal electronic equipment is allowed at the camporee (with exception of cell phones for adults only – please mute your phone during presentations & group events)
· Alcohol/Controlled The possession or use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances (i.e., illegal Substances: drugs) are strictly prohibited.
· LDS Unit checkout will be Saturday Evening from 9:00PM to 11:00PM.
· Sunday Morning Checkout: Will begin at 9:00AM and vehicles may not enter camp until 7:30 AM. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you wish to leave earlier pack the night before and inform our staff.
GENERAL INFORMATION
TROOP EVENTS
Each Unit is expected to provide at least one Senior Patrol Leader or Asst. Senior Patrol Leader to assist in running the activities. Larger units should provide additional help. You will be requested to identify these leaders at the Friday night leader meeting.
Campsite Inspection
Each campsite will be inspected and rated using the attached “Campsite Inspection Form”. Each Troop will be provided with a copy of the form in advance so that they can be prepared. Winners will be announced at the Campfire Saturday night.
Spirit Award
The Troop showing the most Scout spirit will be recognized at the campfire. Included in the judging will be Troop participation in events, preparedness, Troop yell, and Troop flag, and uniform inspection. Troops should be in matching shirts or T-shirts throughout the Camporee and will be awarded points for uniformity and neatness.
Gateway Competition
The gateway into each Troop campsite will be judged for quality, creativity and theme. The gate can be no higher than 10 feet or longer than 15 feet. There is no limit to the number of poles you can use.
Patrol Flags: see below for the Camporee Patrol Flag Competition Form
Camporee Schedule
Friday 4-1-2016 Event4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Check-in/Registration, set-up camp
9:00 PM / Cracker Barrel - Leader meeting for Scoutmasters and SPL’s (receive 5 bonus points)
11:00PM / Taps (quiet time) - no exceptions (points deduction for violation)
Saturday 4-2-2016 / Event
6:00 AM / Reveille
7:00 AM / Breakfast/Camp clean-up for camp inspection
8:30 AM / Opening Ceremony (flag pole)
9:00 AM / Morning competitions
Noon / Lunch
1:30 PM / Competitions Continue
3:00 PM / Assembly at Pavilion
(Camp wide game- Ultimate Frisbee)
5:00 PM / End of Games
6:00 PM / Dinner
Campfire Program
11:00 PM / Taps (quiet time) - no exceptions (points deduction for violation)
Sunday 4-3-2016 / Event
6:00 AM / Reveille
7:00 AM / Breakfast
8:00 AM / Assembly/Religious Service and Final Awards
9:00 AM / Site inspection & checkout–
No Vehicles allowed into camp until 7:30am to 8:00am
REGISTRATION
2016 Tuscarora District Fall Camporee
April 1-2-3, 2016
TUSCARORA DISTRICT UNIT ROSTER
UNIT: ______Unit Type: Webelos Troop Crew Post
Processed by: ______
Total Attending ____ / @ $14.00/Each / ______@ 14.00/Each / ______
Balance Due at Check in / ______Check # _____
Adult Leader Roster
Scoutmaster On-site ______Phone# ______
Asset Scoutmaster ______Phone# ______
Other Leader ______Phone# ______
Other Leader ______Phone# ______
Other Leader ______Phone# ______
Youth Leader Roster
(SPL) Senior Patrol Leader ______Phone# ______
(ASPL) Assistant Senior Patrol Leader ______Phone# ______
Chaplains Aid ______Phone# ______
(Other) ______Phone# ______
Scout Roster
Patrol Name: ______Rank DOB Patrol Name: ______Rank DOB
(PL) ______| _____ | _____ (PL) ______| _____ | _____
(APL) ______| _____ | _____ (APL) ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Patrol Name: ______Rank DOB Patrol Name: ______Rank DOB
(PL) ______| _____ | _____ (PL) ______| _____ | _____
(APL) ______| _____ | _____ (APL) ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
Scout ______| _____ | _____ Scout ______|_____ | _____
To be turned in by SPL at Friday night Cracker barrel (make copy)
Preparation Checklist
A checklist of what Troops could be doing now in preparation for the Camporee:
____ Prepare a gateway for the Camporee events
____ Have Patrols design and prepare Patrol Flags
____ Practice Patrol Yell
____ Encourage Scouts to participate in the Patrol Events and Camp-wide Games.
____ Using the “Camporee Campsite Competition” form, secure all required
equipment for the Troop and Patrols
____ Bring a Unit Roster listing all adults and Scouts and their patrols in Camp
____ Bring your copy of “The Guide to Safe Scouting”
____ Have available health history records for each Scout and adult.
____If applicable, bring balance of any Camporee fees
Camporee Awards
Participation Ribbon: A Unit participation ribbon will be presented to each troop.
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. Check-in process 10 Points
b. Campfire participation 50 Points
c Flag Ceremony (on-time with Patrol Flags) / 20 Pointsd. (Patrol) Flag Competition / 20 Points
f Campsite Inspection / 100 Points
h. Gateway Competition / 50 Points
I. Camp-wide (Troop) Activities / 100 Points
Total / 350 / Points
The order in which troops will come up to choose their troop prizes will be determined by their over-all score.
Campsite Award: Campsite ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 Troops.
Gateway Award: Gateway ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 Troops.
Troop Activities: The top 3 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.
Patrol Flag Awards: Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 Boy Scout Patrols.
Most of your points will be on how many totems you have. They will come from the games
Judges’ decisions are final and will not be disputed, discussed or argued. Remember scouting spirit, good sportsmanship and we are all out there to have fun.
Camporee Campsite Competition
Troop # ______Patrol Name ______Score Total ______
The Campsite Competition will be held Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM. The same panel of judges for uniformity and fairness will judge all sites. The campsites are to be prepared by the Scouts of the participating Troop. Adults are not permitted to do more than set-up their own tents and associated gear. Camporee Staff members will be watching for Scout leadership and teamwork at the Patrol and Troop levels.
Camp Checklist
Troop Common Area / Patrol Camp Check List_/3 Camped in designated boundary / _/4 Patrol System evident
_/2 Campsite id’s w/rope or twine or other / _/4 Tents set-up in orderly fashion
_/3 Campsite layout shows Patrol Org. / _/4 Tents staked down
_/2 Unit sign or banner visible / _/3 Vegetation not cleared for tents, no trenches
_/3 U.S./Unit flags properly displayed / _/4 Tent flaps closed and sealed for security
_/3 Vegetation not cleared for soil conservation / _/3 Personal gear neatly arranged & stowed
_/3 Adult area clean & organized
_/3 Bulletin Board, Activity Schedule & / _/3 Personal valuables out of sight
Fire Warden Chart posted
_/3 Designated trash bag
_/25 Sub-total / _/25 Sub-total
Cooking Area(s) / General/Camp Safety
_/2 Area cleared if cooking on ground / _/5 No trash around campsite
_/3 Dishes, utensils clean / _/4 Adult leaders in campsite to ensure security/safety
_/3 Patrol menus posted / _/3 Troop First Aid Kit (sized for Troop & easy to find)
_/3 Duty Roster posted / _/3 Fire station, rake/shovel marked, easily found if one
_/3 Menus show a balanced diet / _/3 Tent guy lines located safely & flagged
_/3 Eating area/tables cleaned / _/2 Perimeter ropes flagged to prevent tripping
_/2 Food in boxes & off the ground / _/2 No personal gear left adrift in campsite
_/3 Grease bucket ID’s, no pits allowed
_/3 Food prep area/Patrol boxes clean / _/3 No Scouts in camp (should be at events)
_/25 Sub-total / _/25 Sub-total
Campfire skit:
At the council fire Saturday night, each patrol that presents an appropriate skit may earn points for competition.
The judge will look for the following in assigning points for the skits: 2-5 minutes in length, evidence that the skit is well rehearsed, material is appropriate and suitable for a Scout audience, all spoken lines are clearly heard, and skit is entertaining and effective.
Scoring: All 5 criteria met 50 points
4 criteria met 40 points
3 criteria met 30 points
2 criteria met 20 points
Patrol performs a basic skit 10 points
Camporee Gateway Competition
Troop # ______Site # ______Total Score ______
Standards for Judging:
1. The Gateway must be erected by the Scouts on Site
2. No portion of the Gateway may be pre-assembled
3. There shall be absolutely no adult help in the construction of the Gateway. Those using adult’s help will be disqualified from the competition.
4. The Gateway must be constructed within the Troop campsite. No guy lines, parts of the Gateway, or supports may extend into or over the campsite boundary lines.
Factors: Judge A Judge B Points / (PossibleEarned / Points)
1. Lashings correctly tied (5 pts each judge) ____ + ____ = ______/ (10)
2. Correct lashings used (5 pts each judge) ____ + ____ = ______/ (10)
3. Troop Sign/Identification (5 pts each) ____ + ____ = ______/ (10)
4. Complexity of construction (5 pts each) ____ + ____ = ______/ (10)
5. Overall appearance (10 pts each) ____ + ____ = ______/ (20)
6. Utilization of the Aviation theme ____ + ____ = _____ / (40)
Total Score = _____ /2 = _____
The Gateway Competition will be held during Saturday morning, beginning at 11:00AM
Inspector’s Comments:
______
______
Camporee Patrol Flag Competition
Troop # ______Patrol Name ______Score Total ______
Standards for Judging:
1. The Patrol Flag must be a ‘hiking’ suitable flag. Suitable for use as a permanent standard no larger than 24”x24”
2. The flag material must be of cloth, hide or other permanent substance. Paper flags are not acceptable.
3. The Patrol symbol or insignia must be included on the flag; i.e. beaver, wolf, shark, etc.
4. Graphic designs on the flag should be legible and of contrasting color so they can easily be seen and recognized. Ribbons, trim material and other decorative items may be used on the flag.
5. The flag must be attached on a wood pole, stave or metal standard at least 4’ tall but no more than 7’ feet tall.
6. Commercially produced flags will not be allowed to compete.
Patrol flags meeting the above standards will be judged on originality, use of color, Scout themes and reflection of the Patrol name. A Patrol Flag should reflect the high standards of Scouting. Flags displaying poor taste will not be judged, and will not be allowed at the Camporee.