Camelback District Grand Canyon Council Presents
Spring 2013 Camporee
"Searching/or the lost Nuggets
of Gold'
April 19, 20, 21, 2013
Don's Base Camp
Come join us at the Don's Base Camp for a weekend of fun and a chance to put your scout skills to the test.
David Dunn, Chairman,
[email protected], 602-418-7647 Vacant Position, Vice Chairman E Susan Skirpan, Activities/Civic Service Committee Chair, 602-319-1406
For up-to-date information, visit our website: http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org! choose: Districts, choose: Camelback, Look under Upcoming District Activities
LOCATION 33023.681' N, 111021.181' W. Don's Base Camp US-60 and Peralta Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 1. Start out going southeast on E US-60 / US-60 E toward E Peralta Rd. 2. Take the left onto East Peralta Rd (at traffic light) If you reach E E1 Camino Viejo you've gone about 4.1 miles too far 3. Take Peralta Road 7.3 miles If you reach the end of E Peralta Rd you've gone a little too far (Trail Head) 4. Tum left to stay on E Peralta Rd (Portions unpaved) (Gate access required). If you reach the end ofE Peralta Rd you've gone about 0.5 miles too far 5. LATITUDE: 33.394583 LONGITUDE: -111.353301. Map If you reach the end ofE Peralta Rd you've gone a little too far Latitude: 33.394583 Longitue: -111.353301, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
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TRAIL TO TENDERFOOT BEST CAMP / BEST GATEWA Y SCOUT SPIRIT
Fahrenheit 212
Micro-Trails
Peralta Trail Hike
Conserve & Observe
Rescue Rope II
Nature Hike
Knots & Lash
Weight Pull
Service Project - TBA
Log Disassembly
Scavanger Hunt
Special Awards - Scouters
Camporee Committee Who To Contact If You Have A Question Chairman Vice Chairman
David Dunn 602-418-7647
[email protected] Richard Miller 602-504-6132
[email protected]
Camporee Cooking Staff Meals for Staff and Cracker Barrel Gary Jordan Armando Chavez
Registration Committee Registration, Attendance Records, Unit Sites, Check-out Tom Koncel
[email protected] Gene Wilke
Campsite Judging Following Camp Inspection, Judging Campsites during the morning activities. Mark Lackowski
Games and Contest Sponsors High Adventure - Peralta Hike Judy Walden Julie Kovarick
First Aid Be experienced in Medical Field especialy in Wilderness area, Camping and Hiking Volunteer Needed
Boy Scouts Scavenger Hunt Nature Trail Scout Skills Scout Contest (3) Morse Code Trail To Tenderfoot Fahrenheit 212 Log Disassembly Weight Pull Knots and Lash Service Project
Comm unicationslPublicity Com m ittee Gathers and communications info to committees and units Susan Skirpan
[email protected]
Troop 41 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Troop 130 Jack Steig Matt Lagana Troop 20 I Kevin Mincey Troop 130 Troop l30 TBA
Arrangements, health and Safety Committee Safety, Site Check, Tents, Signage, Flag Circle Mark Lackowski
Order of the Arrow Orabai Chapter Advisor Guy Skirpan Religious Service Chaplin Robert Dawson
Webelos Scavenger Hunt Nature Hike Morse Code Webelos Skills (2) Webelos Contest (3)
Troop 41 Volunteer Needed Jack Steig Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed
MAJOR ITEMS TO REMEMBER ______ ------
WATER IS NOT AVAlLABLE BRING YOUR OWN SHADE THERE IS NO DUMPSTER FOR TRASH.
WHAT YOU PACK IN, YOU MUST PACK OUT.
CAMPOREE FRIDAY - April 19, 2013 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
SCHEDULE
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Unit Arrival and Check-in Late arrival please see packet. Cracker Barrel and Leaders meeting
10:30 pm
Taps - All Camp areas should be Quiet
Scoutmasters, SPL's, Staff and Event sponsors must attend
SATURDAY - April 20, 2013 6:30 am - 8:00 am Reveille, breakfast and cleanup Event sponsors should set up the event areas 8:15 am - 8:30 am Opening Ceremony Flag Raising All units should bring Unit and patrol flags Class A uniforms 8:30 am - 11:30 am Unit Campsite inspections See attached inspection form 8:30 am - 12:00 am Camporee Events Class B uniforms 12:00 am -1 :00 pm Lunch at Unit campsites 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Finish events, compass, service project 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
5 :00 pm - 6:45 pm 6:45 pm 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flag Lowering Class A uniform Dinner, cleanup, and free time in camp Gather for Campfire at Base Camp Gate Class A uniform Campfire
All Participants are REQUIRED to stay for Campfire 9:00 pm
10:30 pm
All campsite inspection and event awards will be presented Early Departure SPL will report to headquarters for site inspection. After inspection approval, they will be given forms and patches. Taps - All Camp areas should be Quiet.
SUNDAY - October 28, 2012 6:30 am - 8:00 am Reveille, breakfast, and cleanup 8:00 am -12:00 pm Checkout 9:00 am - 9:30 am Non-Denominational Religious Service Must be checked out by authorized personnel Distribution of patches and tour permits after camp inspections
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Arrival and Campsite Assignment: Upon arrival at camp, the Scoutmaster and SPL will be welcomed at check in. Unit's completed on-line registration form confirmation, roster of attendees, medical forms, permission slips for medical treatment, and talent/photo release form, as well as, a copy of your Unit's Tour Permit. At this time a campsite will be assigned. Awards: 1. Camporee Patch for all participants. 2. Ribbons for top three places in events 3. Best campsite. (see Campsite Inspection) 4. Scout Spirit Award (see Scout Spirit Award) 5. Gateway Contest (see Campsite Inspection) 6. Scoutmaster Awards - random drawing for donated items Campfire Program: Entertainment will be provided by Staff and participating Headquarters staff that you would like to be considered for performing.
units.
Please notify
Campsite Inspections: Look at the Camp Inspection sheet carefully as this is how you will be judged. Troops are requested to erect a campsite gateway. These gateways will designate unit and campsite number. Ifyou have any questions please call your camping chairman. There is a Gateway Contest. Use of flags must be in proper location. Campsite Setup: Only one (1) vehicle will be permitted into the camp site area per unit. All others must park in the parking lot. Any other equipment the Scouts walk in. Due to the dust and other Scouts in the area, a 5 mph speed limit is set. Only exception is F1RST AID EMERGENCIES No individuals may ride in bed of trucks or in trailers per BSA policy No vehicles will be allowed to remain in campsite areas. Roads must remain clear. Each unit is responsible to provide tents and food for their unit. Each unit will be responsible for their unit's food, drink, and cooking. Checkout Instructions: Each unit campsite must be inspected by the Camporee Staff before departing. Upon getting an inspection approval, come by the Headquarters' to pick up your unit's patches and forms. First Aid: First Aid will be available at the First Aid station. Serious injuries or health problems should be immediately reported. Fires and firewood: Wood will not be provided so bring your own for site campfires. Remember the BSA requirements for designated campfire area has to be elevated. If there is a no-burn alert, it will be observed. NO EXCEPTIONS Fires must be above ground! Flag Ceremony: Latrines:
Saturday
morning and evening:
Need to have two Troops to do the ceremony.
Latrines will be provided. Please be courteous and leave it clean for the next person.
Order of Arrow: 1. Trading Post: water, soda and candy. Dispose of trash properly 2. Escort Scouts to campfire. 3.
Opening ceremony at the Campfire.
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Parking: Follow signs No on-site parking of Cars, Vans, Trailers or other motorized modes of transportation. Only exception is for First Aid Station, Camp Staff Cook, Chairman, Co-Chairmen, and Trading Post. Registration: Registration will only be available on line. (http://www.grandcanyonbsa.orglregistrationlcalendardetail.asp? ActivityKey= 1191755). If you prefer not to pay online you have the option of printing an invoice and paying at the council office. We are not able to refund any fees, but you may substitute attendees. The Camporee registration fee is $15.00 per individual (Scout or adult. Fees cover camp cost, patches, ribbons, awards, as well as cracker barrel and other necessary expenses. Online registration closes midnight, AprilS, 2013. Scout Spirit Award: All Staff members will pay special attention to all Troops and their Scout Spirit. This will include not only their time doing the patrol competitions, but throughout Friday and Saturday. In addition, to receive the award your unit must perform a song, skit or lead a cheer at the campfire Saturday evening. Trash Disposal: There is no dumpster so each unit must take all of their trash with them when they leave. Tour Permits: Tour Permits are required for each unit attending Camporee. Permits are due into Council Office by Friday, April 5th (two weeks ahead). Turn in the tour permit at the check-in point for the camp. Tour permits will be returned to the unit during the checkout process. Uniforms: Class A uniforms are required to be worn for flag raising, flag lowering and campfire.
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EVENTS
OF SPECIAL
INTEREST
Cracker Barrel and Leaders Meeting: Friday, April 19th at 9:00 PM. Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leaders, Camporee Staff and Event Sponsors must attend this meeting. Last minute changes, questions, locations of events and final details will be discussed. Opening Ceremony Flag Display: Saturday, April 20th at 8:00 AM. Each Unit is requested to bring their Unit Flag to the Opening Ceremony. Class A uniform is required for opening ceremony. Campsite Inspections: Saturday, April 20th, between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Inspectors will be on hand to visit unit campsites. Campsites will be inspected according to BSA policy, general cleanliness and the use of the patrol method in site arrangement, cooking, etc. See Campsite inspection form for details. Campfire Award Ceremony: Saturday, April 20th, at 6:45 PM all units gather for campfire at which Camporee Event Awards and Campsite Inspection Awards are given. AU 0/ A members are asked to wear their OA sash. Family members attending campfire should be with their unit. Religious Service: Worship services Sunday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. everyone is encouraged to attend these services. There will be no check-outs or departures during the service. Storyteller: Doug Coleman of the Mogollon Monster story fame will be a guest of the Camporee to tell the story of the Lost Dutchman's Mine.
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CAMPOREE
EVENTS
DESCRIPTION
Scouts will compete, as patrols, in a variety of events to test their scouting and teamwork skills and just have fun. Here is a sample of what we will be offering. Winners will be awarded from the following groupings: Webelos, Troops, High adventure patrols and varsity/venture units. Scavanger Hunt A listing of items around the area which can be found. The patrol finding the most items will be the winners. Micro Trails
Patrols set-up a nature trail on small scale.
Rescue Rope
n
Fahrenheit
Patrols rescue an "endangered
victim".
212 The patrol will light a fire and boil a pint of water as quickly as possible.
Log Disassembly
Each participant cuts through a small log.
Conserve and Observe The activity increases and improves Scouts' awareness of the environment and their observation skills. Knot and Lash
Scouts will demonstrate tying basic Scout knots and lashes.
Weight Pull Scouts are to raise and lower a weight as often as possible in a given time using a rope and pulley. Peralta Trail Hike This hike is only for High Adventure patrols or Units. There must be a scoutmaster sign-off of the scout having had a Desert Survival Class and be included on a second Tour permit for the hike away from Don's Base Camp. There will be ajudge before units leave to rate how well prepared for an April hike in the desert. Nature Hike This hike is a pre-set nature hike handled by the Forest Service. to hike and have a better chance to win the Scavenger Hunt.
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This is for all scouts
ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITIES
Service Projects We hope to have service projects for groups to complete after lunch. These will last no more than one to two hours. Don's Club members may be present to help with the service projects. They are proud of their Base Camp and want to be sure projects are completed to their specifications.
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SPECIAL
AWARDS
These awards will be drawn as "door prizes" at the Saturday campfire for some lucky Scouters. These are for Adult Scouters. The names of each adult registered for the Camporee will be entered into the drawing. Prizes:
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CAMPSITE
INSPECTION
Unit Campsite Facilities (20 points maximum) Unit Identification (Flag or Entrance)
Campsite laid out well for site occupied Tents properly erected and lined up Unit gear properly stored Gateway Patrol and Personal Areas (10 points maximum) Patrol areas neatly maintained Personal gear properly stored Deductions for overtly messy conditions Cooking and Serving Facilities (35 points maximum) Cooking and Serving areas clean and organized Food properly stored Cooking equipment and utensils neatly stored or organized Water supply (cooking & drinking) on hand Cleaning facilities evident Menus & duty rosters posted (if appropriate) Deductions for obviously unsanitary conditions Fire and Safety (35 points maximum) First Aid Kit present and visible Fire pit located in a safe location Stove and lantern fuels safely stored Wood yard and tools properly safeguarded Deductions for obviously hazardous situations
Unit Inspection Score
(100 points maximum)
Unit:
Total Score
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Camporee Gateway Contest
Judgedby:
Judgedby:
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ROSTER
OF ALL IN ATTENDANCE
Please list first and last names of everyone that is at the Camporee. that is not on this list, must have them sign in at headquarters.
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If anyone else shows up
Make a copy for each person attending
Turn this page in along With Roster at Camporee HQ.
Parental Informed Consent and Hold HarmlesslRelease Agreement I understand that participation in Scouting activities. involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. Iunderstand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. Irelease the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation. I approve the sharing of the information on this form with BSA volunteers and professionals who need to know of medical situations that might require special consideration for the safe conducting of Scouting activities. In case of an emergency involving me or my child, Iunderstand that every effort will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose to the adult in charge examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant's parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant's ability to continue in the program activities. _Without restrictions. _With special considerations or restrictions (list)
Talent Release Form
I hereby assign and grant to the local council and the Boy Scouts of America the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/filmlvideotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my child by the Boy Scouts of America, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability from such use and publication. I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/ fi.lmIvideotapes/electronic representations and/or sound
recordings without limitation at the discretion of the Boy Scouts of America, and 1 specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing. Yes No
I understand that, if any information I/we have provided is found to be inaccurate, limit and/or eliminate the opportunity for participation in any event or activity.
it may
Participant's name
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Participant's signature
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Parent/guardian's signature (If under 18 years)
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