2017 camporee handbook - verdugo hills council30pm deadline to get patrol skits & songs approved...

Ahoy Scouts, Scouters & Land-lubbers, Welcome to Pirate Cove Camporee 2017! This Camporee is designed to emphasize the Patrol method, allow Scouts to put their outdoor skills to use, and test just how well Patrols work together while competing against other pirates! Our competitions will focus on challenging the Patrols’ knowledge in many Scouting skills, including first aid, knot-tying, lashing, orienteering, fire-building, shooting & also working together (and having fun) under pressure. Arrrrrr! Scouts who arrive prepared for these challenges will have the best experience at Camporee. So spend some time over the next month reviewing your Boy Scout Handbook & practicing your skills. Read this Handbook to know what’s expected. We look forward to seeing you for this weekend of fun at Camp Verdugo Oaks and hope you feel inspired by this year’s theme of Pirates! Competing Scouts are welcome to dress up as pirates (if that’s what your Patrol’s wearing!) And all older Scouts are welcome to sign up to be part of our Pirate Staff! Avast ye scurvy dogs! Be prepared for anything at Pirate Cove Camporee! Yours in Scouting, Greg Schowengerdt Camporee Chairman [email protected] 818.216.3100

PIRATE COVE SPRING CAMPOREE

VERDUGO HILLS COUNCIL

HANDBOOK CAMP VERDUGO OAKS MARCH 10-12, 2017

VHC BSA March 10-12, 2017 Pirate Cove Camporee Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS What to Bring 2 Camporee Rules & Information 3 Camporee Overview & Fees 4 Weekend Schedule 5 Camporee Competitions 6 Camporee Scoring, Handicapping & Awards 7 Check-In 8 Campsite Inspection 9 Awards Show & Positive Values 10 Checking Out 11 Map & Directions to Camp Verdugo Oaks 12 Shooting Permission Slip 13 Patrol Registration Form 14 Adult Registration Form (& non-competing Scouts) 15

What to Bring Here’s a list for Scouts & Patrols of what to bring to the Pirate Cove Camporee:

• Scout spirit • Scout Field Uniform (worn at opening ceremony) • Scout Activity Uniform (worn during competitions - this can be pirate attire!) • Warm clothing and rain gear to keep you comfortable and dry in case of rain • Patrol Flag • Patrol box with cooking equipment (including a water container) • Patrol camping gear, including a table (some campsites may NOT have a picnic

table) • Food for good meals using the MyPlate food guide • Menus & duty roster for each Patrol • Annual Health and Medical Records (parts A & B) for everyone in your unit • This Camporee Handbook of instructions • Boy Scout Handbooks for each Scout • Sturdy shoes • A little spending money for the Trading Post • Scout Outdoor Essentials (“The Ten Essentials”) for each Scout • Each Patrol should arrive prepared to create a Pirate-themed camp gadget to be

built at their campsite • Signed Shooting Sports Permission Slips for each Scout who intends to shoot

(see page 14)


Camporee Rules & Information

o The Camporee Chairman is in charge of the event o The CVO Campmaster is in charge of the facility o Emergency number: Fire/Police: 911 o First Aid will be available in the Medical Tent o Annual Health and Medical Records - parts A & B are required for all Scouts,

leaders and parents in attendance: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf

o At least TWO ADULTS must camp with every unit and be responsible for their Scouts.

o At least one adult leader must be in the campsite when Scouts are present. Scouts should not be in campsites without supervision.

o Scouts should NEVER enter a campsite that is not their own. o NO OPEN FIRES ARE ALLOWED at Camporee. All cooking must be done on

propane camp stoves. No charcoal or liquid fuel stoves allowed. o All units will camp in assigned areas. o After 11:00pm, all lights must be out and campsites quiet. o No vehicles or trailers in campsites. (But parking is very close.) o Wash dishes only in designated area in campsites (not in restrooms!) o Restroom facilities are to be used with the respect of your fellow Scouts and

leaders in mind. Please help keep them clean! o No digging. All trash and garbage should be disposed of in proper containers. o Personal music, video players, electronic games, etc., are not allowed. o Trading Post will be open during part of the day; thanks Spe-Le-Yai Lodge #249! o No smoking is allowed in camp. o Fireworks, firearms, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs are not allowed. o A Scout is Clean - campsites should reflect this at all times.


Camporee Overview & Fees

Please register & pay on our council’s website through camp-master at https://verdugohills.camp-master.com/ Scouts/leaders/parents registered & paid from February 1 through March 2: $20.00 each

Scouts/leaders/parents registered & paid from March 3 through 9: $30.00 each

All Staff (youth & adults): $15.00 each

Scouts/leaders/parents may also register & pay at Camporee: $30.00 each

Thanks for understanding that there can be NO REFUNDS. The earlier you register your Patrol, the better. The best campsites will be assigned first. We are not able to guarantee Camporee patches for registrations after March 1st. Competing Scouts are required to participate as Patrols, ideally not reconfigured just for this weekend. Senior Scouts are encouraged to sign up to be part of our Staff. Some events will require Scouts to use their ten essentials or other equipment. If there are any questions concerning the competition scoring, please see the event staff to resolve the issue BEFORE leaving the event. Adults will be allowed in the event areas only to observe. Please respect our Scouts.

Additional information about the events will be distributed at the Orientation Meeting on Friday night 3/10. Final schedules will be distributed to the patrols at Saturday’s Opening Ceremony. Any questions should be directed to: Greg Schowengerdt, Camporee Chairman [email protected] 818.216.3100


WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday, March 10

5pm - 9pm Check-In (no camp entry allowed before 5:00pm) Patrols set up campsites, pirate-themed camp gadget! 9:30pm - 10pm Orientation Meeting for Patrol Leaders, Chaplain Aides and Scoutmasters at the Staff Headquarters 10pm - 10:30pm Mandatory Staff Meeting, including all Event Leaders 11pm Taps - ALL QUIET Saturday, March 11

6:30am Reveille 6:30am - 7:30am Breakfast 7:45am – 7:55am Dress in Official Field Uniform, assemble at Flagpole 8am Opening Ceremony at Flagpole (all Scouts must attend) 9am - 12n Morning Events 12n – 1pm Lunch 1pm - 4pm Afternoon Events 4pm - 5:30pm Patrol Time 5:30pm Retiring of Colors 5:30pm Deadline to get Patrol skits & songs approved for the

Campfire/Awards Show 5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner 7:15pm - 7:30pm Gather for the Awards Show 7:30pm - 9:00pm Campfire/Awards Show 9:30pm - 10:30pm Camporee Cracker Barrel 10:30pm - 11pm Mandatory Staff Meeting 11:00pm Taps - ALL QUIET Sunday, March 12

7:00am Reveille 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am Colors (all Scouts must attend) 8:45am - 9am Interfaith Worship Service 9am - 10:30am Check-out (see pg. 11) ** All Units must be checked out by 10:30am **


Pirate Cove Camporee Competitions

See Council website www.vhcbsa.org for updates & changes to this event list

Fire It Up Fire in the Hole! All hands on deck and spark ‘er up. Now keep that fire going, Hearties! And no hornswoggling! Emergency No time to pillage! With first aid, time matters! Read through Prep-ARRR-dness your Scout Handbook, ye scurvy dogs! Hoist the Raising a pirate ship mast might be a cinch for all you lashers--- Yardarm! But for the rest of you land-lubbers… just don’t go overboard! Pellet Gun Accuracy matters in this sport! Lift up that eyepatch and show Shooting me you’re not aiming too high! Now hit that bulls eye, matey! Davy Jones Heave Ho! Scout always love to show off at this popular Tomahawk contest! See if you can stick it when it matters – Challenge right in the target! Navigating the Just how accurate are your Scouts with a (treasure) map & High Seas compass? Buccaneers better practice these important skills so they can find that booty! And work well as a team! Walk the Plank Sink me! Time to board your ship for the high seas. I hope a few cannons won’t shiver your timbers none. Best done as Patrols best do – all together - so no one’s marooned in Pirate-Cove!

Scout Spirit

Each event will be scored 75% for performance and 25% for the Patrol’s Scout spirit. All Competitions will consider each Patrol’s skill, knowledge, and TEAMWORK. Scout Spirit will be judged by the following: (25 points maximum)

0 or 5 points For Patrol Flag at the event Up to 5 points For Patrol Yell at the event 0 or 5 points For the ENTIRE PATROL being on time to the event Up to 5 points For leadership as shown by the Patrol Leader Up to 5 points For cooperation, participation and enthusiasm as shown by the members of the Patrol, including Pirate Spirit! Lose 5 points If any Patrol member is out of uniform Each Patrol member should have either their Troop’s official

activity uniform or pirate-attire!


Camporee Scoring, Handicapping & Awards

Camporee Scoring This Camporee will use a point system based on: Check-In, Campsite Inspection and 7 Competition Events.

Check-In (scoring notes on pg 8) 100 Campsite Inspection (scoring notes on pg 9) 100 Each Event (100 points x 7 events) (see pg 6) 700

Total Possible Points 900

Patrol Handicapping

Our Patrols will be grouped into 2 divisions of competition - determined by the Scouts’ ranks. Once all the Patrols have checked in, we will split them into two groups, above and below the median handicap score. This "handicapping" method levels the playing field by allowing the more experienced Patrols to compete against eachother, and the less experienced Patrols against other similar patrols. We’re calling our two divisions Port & Starboard.

Camporee Awards

• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in two divisions for each of the Camporee Events • VHC Camporee Ribbons for Top Patrols in both divisions (1st, 2nd & 3rd Place) • Baden-Powell Spirit Award (awarded to the Patrol that exhibits the most Scout

Spirit at Camporee as judged by the Staff) • Awards will not be presented for Check-In or Campsite Inspection • Every participant will receive a Camporee patch, distributed at Checkout

Handicapping Points Scout 1 Tenderfoot 1 Second Class 2 First Class 5 Star 7 Life 10 Eagle 12

Example: Patrol with 7 Scouts: 1 Star 7 1 First Class 5 1 First Class 5 1 Second Class 2 1 Tenderfoot 1 1 Tenderfoot 1 1 Scout 1

22

22 divided by 7 members = 3.14 handicap


Check-In

Check-In is by Patrol. At the Check-In table, each Patrol Leader must have: Maximum Points 1. Camporee Registration Forms (Pages 14 & 15) Forms must be completely filled out with the current names and ranks of the Scouts in each Patrol who are attending Camporee. Additionally, the adults who will be with your Unit must be listed. (All the names should match those who have registered & paid online.) Also, Shooting Sports Permission slips are required for each Scout. (Page 13) (Two-deep leadership is required of each Troop.) 25 2. Your Patrol flag 25 3. Your Patrol yell 25 4. Copies of the Annual Health and Medical Records

(parts A & B) of all Scouts and leaders attending Camporee in your Troop to be reviewed at Check-in. (After review, forms to be held by your adult leader.) 25

FAILURE TO HAVE YOUR MEDICAL FORMS AT CHECK-IN WILL RESULT IN YOUR PATROL NOT BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE!

Total Possible Points: 100


Campsite Inspection

Be prepared for your campsite inspection: 1). Patrol Campsite Organization Are the tents set up in obvious Patrol method? 2). Patrol Area Cleanliness Is the Patrol Campsite clean, and is the Patrol’s gear clean? 3). Patrol Tents, Equipment, and Clothing Are tents properly pitched, including a ground cloth, and are Scouts’ sleeping bags & clothes stored properly in each tent? Is Patrol equipment properly set up? 4). Patrol Duty Roster and Menu Are the menu & duty roster posted, and are they weatherproof? Is the menu listed by ingredients? Is every meal planned using the MyPlate food guide? Is the duty roster complete and fair? 5). Patrol Cooking and Eating Area Does the Patrol have stoves and cooking utensils? Is the cooking equipment and food in proper containers? Is the water storage appropriate for the campsite? Is there an obvious dishwashing area? Biodegradable soap? Is a garbage container set up? Is food stored in the cars at night? 6). Patrol Campsite Improvements (ie pirate-themed Camp Gadget!) Examples; washstands, drying rack, flagpole, camp table, etc. (All items must be lashed & constructed by the PATROL only)


Awards Show Troops and Patrols are encouraged to participate in the Awards Show Campfire program. Each Patrol may sign up for one skit or song. Patrols are encouraged to hold practices during their meetings and pre-camporee events and choose the best skit or song to share. The Patrol Leader must sign up their skit/song no later then 5:30pm on Saturday. Please remember Scouting is a safe haven; we want everyone to feel comfortable and safe, so in this mindset, please read the following:

Positive Values Fun is an important element of Scouting. But we must remember that everything we do with our Scouts should be positive and meaningful. Activities should build self-esteem, be age-appropriate, and should not offend participants or the audience. As leaders of the Boy Scouts of America, it is our responsibility to model the values of the organization and set a high standard for appropriateness in all Scouting activities. When making decisions, resolve to follow the high road. If in doubt, take it out. These are some of the things that can make activities inappropriate and unacceptable: • Name-calling, put downs, or hazing. • References to undergarments, nudity, or bodily functions. • Cross-gender impersonation that is in any way derogatory, rude, insulting, or lewd.

(This is not to say that boys cannot dress for and play female roles when needed in a skit or play as long as good taste prevails.)

• Derogatory references to or stereotyping of ethnic or cultural backgrounds. • Sensitive social issues such as alcohol, drugs, gangs, guns, suicide, etc. • Inside jokes that exclude some of those present. • Cultural exclusion — emphasis on the culture or faith of part of the group while

ignoring the rest of the group. • Changing the lyrics to patriotic songs (“America,” “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless

America,” “The Star Spangled Banner”) or to hymns and other spiritual songs.


Checking Out

Before you leave your Campsite: • Your campsite must be clean, in good order, and inspected by a member of the

Checkout team. If your campsite is not clean you may be charged a clean-up fee. • No unit will receive their award packet until they have been cleared by the

Checkout team. If you are leaving after the Campfire, your campsite can be inspected before the Campfire, if you have made prior arrangements with the Checkout team. Campsite inspection cannot take place 30 minutes before the Campfire. Trash must be placed in the appropriate receptacles. Please bring any full & sealed trash bags near the main road for pick up before the Campfire/Awards show on Saturday and by checkout on Sunday. Check out Procedure (by 10:30am, please):

1. Patrols prepare their campsite for inspection. (Leave No Trace) 2. Send a Patrol member to the Camporee Headquarters to request an inspection

from the Checkout Team. 3. Have an adult ready at your campsite for Inspection. 4. Turn in the Camporee evaluation. 5. Receive your Camporee patches. 6. Drive home safely!


Map to Camp Verdugo Oaks


Verdugo Hills Council BSA

Camp Verdugo Oaks SHOOTING PERMISSION SLIP

PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT HAVE YOUR PERMISSION:

o Air gun o Tomahawk throwing o Nerf air cannon

I give my permission for (name of minor) _____________________________ to use an approved air gun, tomahawks and/or nerf air cannon under the supervision of qualified personnel while at Camp Verdugo Oaks, Boy Scouts of America, March 10-12, 2017, in accordance with California Penal Code Section 12552. (This form must be signed by the parent or guardian of a youth participating in air gun, tomahawk throwing and/or nerf air cannons activities at Camporee.) ______________________________________ ___________________ Parent/guardian signature Date ______________________________________ Parent/guardian name (please print) California Penal Code Section 12552: (a) Every person who furnishes any BB device to any minor, without the express or implied permission of the parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) As used in this section, “furnishes” means any of the following (1) A loan. (2) A transfer that does not involve a sale.


Patrol Registration Form Please register & pay on our council’s website through Camp-master at https://verdugohills.camp-master.com/ This form is to be filled out and presented at Camporee Check-In. One form is needed per Patrol. Only Scouts with adult leaders may attend Camporee; the Adult Registration Form (next page) must also be filled out.

Unit Leader: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Unit #: _______________ Patrol Name: ____________________________________ Council: ¨ VHC ¨ WLACC ¨ GLAAC ¨ LBAC ¨ Other _________________ Unit plans to leave: Saturday night or Sunday morning (Circle One) Patrols should be made up of a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 9 Scouts.

Name Rank

1. Patrol Leader: _____________________________________ __________________ 2. Ass’t Patrol Leader: _________________________________ __________________ 3. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________ 4. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________ 5. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________ 6. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________ 7. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________ 8. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________ 9. Patrol Member: ____________________________________ __________________

**Do not write in this area – Registration use only**

Date of Registration: ____/____/2017 Patrol Handicap: _____________________

Campsite: ______________________ Patrol Division: ¨ Port ¨ Starboard


Adult Registration Form Unit #__________

Name Trained Position

1. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

2. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

3. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

4. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

5. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

6. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

7. _____________________________________________ Yes - No ___________

Non-Competing Scouts (Note if on Staff)

Name: Staff? Yes / No .

1. ________________________________________ ____________________

2. ________________________________________ ____________________

3. ________________________________________ ____________________

4. ________________________________________ ____________________

Fees _________ If Paid by March 2 $20

Number of Attendees _________ If Paid from March 3-9 $30

Number on Staff _________ All Staff: $15 Total Due _________ If Paid @ Camporee $30

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