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South Florida Council Hurricane District

PRESENTS THE

2017

Castaway

South Florida Council – 2017 Webelo Woods Page# 2

Table of Contents

Welcome from the Webelos “Castaway Isles” Chief ............................................................................................. 3

What to expect … ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Schedule of Activities ............................................................................................................................................. 5

FRIDAY EVENING ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1- Camp set up per guidelines. Dinner details per unit. .............................................................................. 5

2- Gateway build - SCOUTS ONLY .......................................................................................................... 5

3- MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: A Cry in the Wild (movie based on The Hatchett, Gary Paulsen) ...... 5

4- Cracker Barrel (Leaders). ......................................................................................................................... 5

Leaders will also submit A (Scout ONLY Built) or B (Assisted Build) for Gateway builds Scoring details for

all activities to be provided at Registration ......................................................................................................... 5

SATURDAY (Round Robin Format) .................................................................................................................. 5

1- Survival Knots (Competition) – Ref Scouting Adventure pp201................................................................... 5

2- Island Rescue (First Responder / Readyman) (Competition points) – Ref First Responder pp100 .............. 5

3- Tribal knowledge (Completion points) .......................................................................................................... 6

4- Athlete / Evading the head-hunter tribe (Competition points) ....................................................................... 6

5- Survival Shelter build (2 part: Instruction & competition)............................................................................ 6

6 – Theme related Song / Campfire skit Pre-evaluation workshop (Competition points) .................................. 6

7 – “King of the Isles” Castaway Style Chariot Race (Competition points) ...................................................... 6

8 - Tug-O-War; Castaways versus Head hunter tribe (Competition points) ...................................................... 6

9 – “Roast the prisoner” / Flint & steel challenge (Competition points) ............................................................ 7

Games of the Isles (Filler activities between Round Robin rotations) ............................................................... 7

Scavenger Hunt / Compass-Map reading (Competition Points - EXTRA CREDIT) - Ref Camper pp151 .... 7

SATURDAY EVENING - BRIDGING ............................................................................................................... 8

Camp Fire and Crossover Ceremony .................................................................................................................. 8

Cracker Barrel ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

SUNDAY MORNING ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Scouts Own ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Where is Camp location? ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Gateway / Camp Inspection Scoring Guidelines ................................................................................................... 9

Pack Registration Form......................................................................................................................................... 11

Photo / Video Release Form ................................................................................................................................. 13

Staff ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14


Welcome from the Webelos “Castaway Isles” Chief

This year’s theme is “Castaway”. Survival skills are essential for anyone who might ever become lost in the wilderness— in a jungle, on a desert island, or, yes, during a Scout hike or campout! This adventure teaches several of those skills to Webelos Scouts, preparing them to deal with emergencies in an outdoor environment.

• All activities / skills are BOY SCOUT LED where possible • Explores the pros and cons of different wilderness survival methods • Introduces skills boys will need later in Scouting or in any survival situation • Provides opportunities to do things they have never done before Let’s celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the Webelos Woods. There are a lot of

exciting new changes and the Webelos Woods staff want to ensure you have a great program this year and beyond.

This will be a fun filled weekend with a lot of “hands-on” learning opportunities

and fun for the boys as well as different opportunities for parents and adults to get exposure to what Boy Scouting is all about!

We have watched our young Cubs grow into confident young men ready to enter

their new adventures as they transition into “Boy scouts”! It is my hope that everyone here this weekend leaves with new friends and fun memories, along with exposure to new information and skills that they can then expand upon with their own families and fellow-Scouts.

Remember the importance of Webelos transition – it is our primary function as

leaders to introduce boys to the exciting experience as Boy Scouts. I cannot wait to stand Proud along with fellow leaders in our District celebrating our Cubs crossing over to continue in the Boy Scout journey towards Eagle!

Michelle Ballinger 2017 Webelos Woods Chair [email protected] Contact: 305-582-0895

mailto:[email protected]


What to expect …

EXPECT TO HAVE FUN!!!! Expect to contact the Webelos Woods team before the event with any ‘special needs and/or concerns’ (i.e. accessibility for handicapped participants; issues with trailer, etc.) Expect to read this handbook completely. Expect that the camp site at Sunset Church of Christ will open on Fri. April 28tyh at 5 PM for check-in. The unit leader must check in and will receive their campsite assignment at that time. Please inform your Cub Scouts’ parents that they cannot individually check-in and they CANNOT just drop their child off and leave. All Cub Scouts must be supervised at all times. Expect that ALL UNITS MUST check in at the Registration Site in order to:

1. Finalize registration counts and payments (you must have proof of payment). 2. Register your dens and receive their rotation assignments 3. Campsites will be pre-assigned based on pre-registered units. Late units will be given

remaining open slots. 4. Pick up any handout items

Expect limited vehicular access to the campsites. Vehicles will be allowed to pass 2 per unit entering only via the 122nd Street entrance. Expect that no vehicles will be allowed to park at the campsite, all vehicles must be parked along 122nd street at an angle. The interior parking lot is designated for staff and handicapped parking. Unit trailers (excluding pull vehicle) will be allowed only in the designated area provided. NOTE: Due to Scouter Safety, if you plan to arrive after 9pm, be prepared to hike in equipment from 122nd St. NO PARKING IN CHURCH PARKING LOTS – at risk for being towed by Church security. Expect that each Pack should be prepared to cook their own meals Expect that the boys will not complete any “Adventure” this weekend. However, a detailed list of advancement opportunities is available later in this leaders guide.


Schedule of Activities

FRIDAY EVENING Build Camp & Gateway

1- Camp set up per guidelines. Dinner details per unit. 2- Gateway build - SCOUTS ONLY 3- MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: A Cry in the Wild (movie based on The Hatchett, Gary

Paulsen) 4- Cracker Barrel (Leaders).

Leaders will also submit A (Scout ONLY Built) or B (Assisted Build) for Gateway builds Scoring details for all activities to be provided at Registration

SATURDAY (Round Robin Format) Units will participate in EACH activity in round robin format breaking for lunch and resuming where they left off. Rotation schedules and detailed agendas will be provided at Opening Ceremony. Activities / Competitions

1- Survival Knots (Competition) – Ref Scouting Adventure pp201 A. Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, taut-line hitch, Bowline, Sheet bend,

and Clove hitch. Patrol members will draw a ballot until all patrol members have tied 1 knot.

B. Demo provided by host troop followed by timed contest on putting up a fly using 4 eight foot poles, 4 10 ft. ropes, 4 stakes, hammer, 1 10 X 12 fly and tying 2 half hitches and taught-line hitch. 10 seconds added to the time per error. Error example includes angle of driven stake.

2- Island Rescue (First Responder / Readyman) (Competition points) – Ref First Responder pp100

A. Draw a ballot from a bag containing the following first aid emergencies and describe the treatment for same: insect bite (other than ticks), small cut or scratch, burns and scalds, choking, blisters on hand or foot, tick bites, poisonous snakebite, nosebleed, sunburn, frostbite. Scoring 0 to 2 for accuracy on each of the 8 items. Timed to break ties.

B. Severe Weather knowledge / outdoor codes



3- Tribal knowledge (Completion points) A. Water purification techniques (demo & hands on activity) B. Making Cordage from various materials C. Poisonous / Edible Plants Identification D. Demonstrations and hands on activities

4- Athlete / Evading the head-hunter tribe (Competition points) Obstacle course to include: swing on rope, jump over a box, climb through a box, walk plank, curl-up. Tumble, run, and do a push up.

5- Survival Shelter build (2 part: Instruction & competition) A. Workshop on emergency shelter techniques and options B. Create emergency tarp shelter C. Demonstrations and displays

6 – Theme related Song / Campfire skit Pre-evaluation workshop (Competition points) Each Pack will present their campfire song or skit to the evaluation team. All units will present their song or skit at the evening campfire. Criteria for song or skit: Originality, Theme specific, props, rendition / camp fire rendition.

7 – “King of the Isles” Castaway Style Chariot Race (Competition points) Three spars, three ropes and four scouts. Lash the spars into a triangle, rider must “RIDE**” on the bottom spar and the chariot must remain in contact with the ground. Go around the cone and back to the starting line. Untie the spars and place everything the way you found them to stop the clock. **Game has been modified to include a mesh that will be provided for each team to be lashed to the triangle allowing their Royal occupant to “RIDE” on the chariot

8 - Tug-O-War; Castaways versus Head hunter tribe (Competition points) Teams will be balanced by the number of boys on each side. Each side will be weighed. Team combined weight must be within 5 pounds of each other. . Everyone should get a chance to pull. Gloves are not permitted. Have fun and cheer for all the teams. Let's see some real Scout Spirit. No adults.



9 – “Roast the prisoner” / Flint & steel challenge (Competition points) First year this competition has ever been offered to Webelos Woods as fire building is now a requirement in the Cast Iron cooking journey. Timed competition/no more than 2 scouts per team. Materials will be provided which includes Two 2x4 1ft long untreated pine lengths, rebar and string pre-prepared. Two strings on rebar per unit. First one to burn lowest string while NOT burning upper string wins. NO lighters. Extra point for other method (flint/steel, steel wool, char cloth, etc.). No more than 2 in the pit at a time. Required to bird’s nest and fire lay. Timing starts at the begin of the fire lay. Timed contest: Elapsed time to burn cordage over fire 3-5 minutes Must bring shovel/method to extinguish fire.

Games of the Isles (Filler activities between Round Robin rotations) Various games will be available to play between your rotations. We ENCOURAGE these games be played by all Scouts in attendance to allow them to get to know their Scout brothers in other units.

Scavenger Hunt / Compass-Map reading (Competition Points - EXTRA CREDIT) - Ref Camper pp151 Each unit will have received a scavenger hunt challenge Friday at check-in. This challenge will require use of GPS coordinates and sleuthing. Turn in completed challenge at Cracker Barrel Saturday evening.

SATURDAY EVENING (Lunch & Dinner guest) Webelos Adventure: Cast Iron Chef Desserts (Completion points) 2ND annual Webelo Woods Dutch Oven Cook-off; Are your Iron Chef Scouts up to the DESSERT PHASE challenge? 45 minutes prior to Bridging Ceremony: Enjoy fun & custom dessert creations under the pavilion amongst your new Webelo friends AND BEST YET – be one step closer to earning your award!


NOTE: Each Patrol is required to invite unit a member of the adult staff to join for lunch and dinner at your campsite. You must send two boys to the HQ and make a request and escort the staff member to the meal. (Extra competition points)

SATURDAY EVENING - BRIDGING

Camp Fire and Crossover Ceremony **IMPORTANT NOTE: Best Gateway award will be presented at the end of the bridging ceremony. In respect to our bridging scouts, honored guests, dignitaries and the Scout Oath - ANY units leaving before completion of award ceremony will FORFEIT their competition points. Everyone needs to be ready in class “A” uniform for the torch light parade to the camp fire by 7:30 PM. Do not bring patrol/spirit flags to campfire. Wait at your gateway for the torch bearer to pass and fall in behind everyone. There will be a stand at the front of the bridge for American Flag. All WEBELOS/Arrow of Light crossing over will need to be listed on the Crossover sheet that you will receive at check in.

Cracker Barrel This is the adult’s only chance to help your boys win the overall trophy. Depending on the size of the Bridging the Cracker Barrel will be at 9:30 P.M. Each Pack must send leadership representative(s) for important information and planning for next day’s activities.

SUNDAY MORNING

Scouts Own Scouts own will be at 9:00 A.M. immediately followed by the awards ceremony. Please use the morning to break camp. Check out procedures will be discussed at cracker barrel. Note: All events are subject to change or be eliminated according to having volunteers to run everything. The judge’s ruling is final and the Chiefs will rule on any ties or disputes. Remember to make this weekend special for the boys.


Where is Camp location?

Sunset Church of Christ 12001 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33183 http://www.sunset.cc/ directions

Registration and entrance from 122 Street. Trailers may be unloaded and parked along back fence-line for duration of campout.

Gateway / Camp Inspection Scoring Guidelines

Standard gateways per pack (No pioneering or steep difficulty). Show your spirit in themed

decorations in gateway!

Tents: Neat and orderly – tent flaps should be rolled up and secured if possible, weather permitting. Some

tents will be missing ties; points should not be taken off for this reason. Flaps should not be tossed or

folded back over the tent roof.

Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, and blankets) should be in neat arrangement on the cot or tent floor.

Clothing should be folded neatly on top of the bedding, hung inside the tent, or stored in packs or

Fire Protection

Either a fire extinguisher or two fire buckets per tent. in a central area, filled with either sand or water.

This fire extinguisher will not be the same as the one in the cooking area. (1 in center / 1 in cooking

area). This includes Dutch Cooking area.

If the unit is using patrol method to cook, one fire extinguisher dedicated to cooking will suffice.

All fires should be 18 inches off the ground.

http://www.sunset.cc/directions

http://www.sunset.cc/directions


Gateway/ Camp Inspection Scoring Guidelines Fuel dump

All propane or other fuels should be stored in a properly designated area.

Pack and Patrol Equipment

All camping equipment should be stored away and clean. (If trailer is closed it will not be inspected.)

Bulletin board present.

Duty rosters need to be filled out and posted.

Menu posted.

Ax Yard (optional)

Ax Yard – should be set up away from camp. (Never near tent area) It should be marked or easily

recognized. Saws and axes should be stored properly. A closeable “entrance” present.

Campsite / Health / Safety

The first aid kit of proper size should be visible to the observer. (without having to ask for it)

No vehicles allowed in campsite unless authorize by the event Chief. Vehicle pulling trailer removed.

Wash station.

Bonus

Patrol flags (lashed to gateway) to show spirit.

Camp gadgets should be encouraged in the campsite. Use of lashing should be visible. Tool holders,

towel racks, tables, chairs, etc. lashed from rope or twine are examples of camp gadgets.

SCORE Tents: Properly erected 4 points.

Bedding & Clothing 4 points.

Tent area clean 4 points.

Fire 2 fire extinguishers** 4 points.

All fires 18’’ off the ground. 4 points.

Fuel dump 4 points.

Equipment stored & clean. 4 points.

Bulletin Board 4 points.

Menu posted 4 points.

Duty Roster posted 4 points.

Ax Yard 4 points.

First aid kit visible 4 points.

Wash area 4 points.

Vehicle in campsite -30 points.

Patrol flag(s) 4 points.

Camp gadgets 4 points.

60 possible points. **(or proper amount of fire buckets & cooking area extinguisher)


Pack Registration Form

Webelos “Castaway Isles” Registration: $20/Scout

Cost: Webelos Isles EARLY Registration: $20 / Regular

Registration $25

Registration: EARLY REGISTRATION begins on Feb 15TH – Starting @ 12:01 AM.

After March 15th, additional $5/participant will be added to the participant fee.

Day only participants will receive patch. Those intending to join Webelos Woods solely for cross-over

ceremony must submit Cross-over form 1 week in advance. Will receive Webelos Woods certificate.

Only Credit Card payments are accepted for Online registration. If your unit cannot register online,

please call or email Myrna Pedrayes ([email protected]) at the South Florida Council

office (phone #: 305-364-0020) to make alternate arrangements. Checks can be mailed to the South

Florida Council; 15255 NW 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33016

Portable campsite toilets option ($75**): All registered units for the 2017 Webelos Woods will be

able to rent a portable toilet for their exclusive use**. Must provide pad-lock.

(*Dedicated units but will remain in designated area – not to be moved to campsite)

This is an OPTIONAL service that we are providing; the Camp will still have portable toilets located

throughout the park that you can use.

Cost per unit may vary slightly depending on # paid participants at time of registration cut-off



Pack Registration Form PLEASE ONLY HAVE ONE PERSON REGISTER THE ENTIRE UNIT TO AVOID CONFUSION

Fees include event patch and camping. The fees are for pre-

registration only. If you register after March 15, 2017 please

add an additional $5 to each of the fees listed below.

Unit

Unit Leader

Phone number

E-mail address

Name of Adult Volunteer for Events

ADULT LEADERS________@ $_______= $ __________

# OF SCOUTS________@ $_______ = $ __________

Total ________________________

(For insurance purposes, please list all attending scouts on back of this registration

form) Full payment should be received by Council by Thursday, April 24th, 2017 -Checks Should Be Made Payable to South Florida Council.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY: In order for us to have a quality event, we need to know a

total count of attendees. Thank you for your Cooperation!

Questions: Please contact Michelle Ballinger at: Phone number: (305) 582-0895 or [email protected] MAIL TO: Sellwise # =Project: 807 - HUR-Webelos Woods Weekend South Florida Council Contact: Ayesha Carter ([email protected]) 15255 NW 82nd Ave. Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Payment by Credit Card: Card Holder Name: ____________________________________________________________ Card Number: _______________________________________Exp. Date: __________CVV2 code_______


Webelos Woods required forms: These PDF forms are form field enabled meaning they

can be filled out on a computer and then print the completed form. The cursor will change to

an I bar when placed over a field. Click in any field to move the cursor there. Pressing “tab”

will advance one field; “shift” + “tab” to go back one field.

BSA Health forms (Part A):

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx

Roster of your participants

Photo / Video Release Form

Webelos Woods Activities will be captured by both video and photograph. Our intent is to not only share these memories with the units but to also utilize these images for recruiting opportunities. Form to be signed at time of registration.

Who wants to be on VIDEO!! You'd be surprised what the Webelos want to do. A troop used Wilderness Survival as a recruiting tool. The first time it was done, it was a complete fluke; most of their gear was destroyed and had to come up with something the night before the campout. What stories could we come up with? Let’s find out!

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx


Staff

WEBELOS Woods Chief 2017:

Michelle Ballinger 305-582-0895 [email protected]

Council Advisor: Cliff Freiwald Dade (305) 364-0020 ext 213 Broward (954) 584-4200

1st Vice Chief: Evelyn Diaz 305-303-0026 [email protected]

Scout Executive: Brick Huffman (305) 364-0020

Registrar: Evelyn Diaz 305-303-0026 & Michelle Ballinger 305-582-0895 [email protected]

First Aid: Crew 911

Webelos Woods Advisor

Cody Loucks [email protected]

South Florida Council District Executives

Miami-Dade (305) 364-0020 Broward (954) 584-4200

Service Units Crew





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