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It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me

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Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................2Driving Directions to Camp Elmore.....................................................................................................3Schedule of Events...............................................................................................................................4Camporee Objectives............................................................................................................................5Camp Elmore Rules and Regulations...................................................................................................6Camp Fire Activities.............................................................................................................................8Advance Registration Form..................................................................................................................9Registration.........................................................................................................................................10Adult Check-In List............................................................................................................................10Activities.............................................................................................................................................12Arrow of Light Scouts/Junior Girl Bridging Ceremony.....................................................................12Arrow of Light Scout Crossover Ceremony.......................................................................................13Junior Girl Bridging Ceremony..........................................................................................................14Best Overall Scoring Criteria.............................................................................................................15Awards................................................................................................................................................16Pioneering Competition......................................................................................................................17Individual Campsite Inspection..........................................................................................................18Skit at Camp Elmore..........................................................................................................................20Skit Registration Form.......................................................................................................................21Cooking Competition.........................................................................................................................22Knots Resource...................................................................................................................................23Camp Elmore Map.............................................................................................................................24

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Driving Directions to Camp Elmore

Camp Elmore - West Broward County 3551 S.W. 142 Avenue, Davie, FL 33330. Please see below fordirections to the camp. There will be activities to reinforce Scout skills at all levels, as well asactivities for the whole family to participate in. It is important to read this handbook in order for yourunit to prepare for this event properly.

I-95 ROUTE - Take I-95 North to exit 23, head west on Griffin Rd toward Anglers Ave/RavenswoodRd 9.4 miles, Turn right onto Bridge then turn left onto SW 45th St/Orange Dr, then drive north onSW 142nd Ave/Boy Scout Rd to Camp Elmore Gate entrance.

TURNPIKE ROUTE- Take Florida’s turnpike North to exit 53, Turn left onto Griffin Rd Head weston Griffin Rd toward Anglers Ave/Ravenswood Rd 9.4 miles, Turn right onto Bridge then turn leftonto SW 45th St/Orange Dr, then drive north on SW 142nd Ave/Boy Scout Rd to Camp Elmore Gateentrance.

I-75 ROUTE - Take I-75 North take exit 13A, Merge onto Griffin Rd east, turn left at the bridgetoward Orange Dr turn right at Orange drive then turn left onto SW 142nd Ave, then drive north on SW142nd Ave/Boy Scout Rd to Camp Elmore Gate entrance.


Schedule of Events

FRIDAY5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Camporee Registration

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Skit Competition Registration

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Recipe Registration

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Camp Set-up

10:30 PM Leaders Meeting at Headquarters (Mandatory)

Crew members need to attend.

Midnight Lights Out

SATURDAY

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast and Clean up

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Opening Ceremony (Amphitheater)

9:00 AM - Noon Morning Activities (Cards in before lunch)

9:00 am – 10:30 AM Pioneering Project (Troops and Webelos/Arrow of

Light)

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Campsite Inspection

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch and Clean up

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Skit Audition (Assigned times)

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Afternoon Activities

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pioneering Judging

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Cooking Competition & Cleanup

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner and Clean up

8:00 PM Campfire and Crossover Ceremony

10:30 PM Leaders Meeting at Headquarters (Mandatory)

12:00 A.M. Lights Out

SUNDAY

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Clean up

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Non-Denominational Religious Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Awards Ceremony

10:00- Dismantle campsite / Check-out


Camporee Objectives

Advancement through events. Have games and activities that will be able to assist Scouts withtheir goals in advancement.

To promote fellowship and a better understanding of Scouting principles through wholesomefun and an exciting adventure during a weekend camping experience.

To bring together, in true brotherhood, Scouts from all nations, races, and creeds under theScouting program.

To promote fellowship and a better understanding of Scouting principles.

To generate interest and enthusiasm within and beyond the Tequesta District throughteamwork.

To facilitate the Arrow of Light Scouts and Young Girl units by holding a Bridging Ceremony.

To prepare inexperienced Scouts with a memorable and useful camping experience, in theirScouting life. To provide the experienced Scouts with meaningful, challenging competition totest their skills.


Camp Elmore Rules and Regulations

1. All units must Check In and Check Out with Campmaster or Camp Ranger. All units must havecampsite inspected by Campmaster or Camp Ranger before they will be given their patches.Campsites must be taken apart after Scouts Own. Garbage cannot be left in site.

2. Overnight camping and day use of camp is only for properly registered camp users.

3. Campfires are allowed only in designated Campsite Campfire Rings. All cooking fires are to be aminimum of 18 inches off the ground. Fires must be under qualified adult supervision at alltimes, and must be out cold when campsite is not occupied.

4. Smoking and tobacco products are NOT permitted anywhere on the Camp property.

5. No dogs or pets of any kind are allowed in Camp at any time. Please leave them home.

6. No alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, illegal drugs are allowed in camp.

7. No Firearms, fireworks, ammunition, explosives or archery equipment are allowed in camp.

8. Camp BB Guns and Archery Equipment may only be used under proper adult supervision indesignated ranges during units reserved times.

9. No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skate boards, skate shoes, mopeds, motorized vehicles orfour wheelers are allowed. (Bicycles or roller skates may be allowed as a preapproved organizedand reserved Scout Activity ie: Merit Badge Course or Belt Loop Activity)

10. Swimming and boating is only permitted under proper adult supervision and in the approvedareas following all BSA Guidelines during units reserved times.

11. Fishing is permitted only from the shore by registered campers under adult supervision.

12. All garbage must be bagged properly, and placed in the dumpster nightly or taken home. Pleasekeep your campsite and the restrooms clean at all times. All Units using Camp will be asked toassist in cleaning the Camp Restrooms.

13. No bleach type products may be used in the camp restroom facilities. Restroom sinks are not tobe used for dish washing. Grease must be disposed of properly in garbage.

14. Camp Quiet Time is from 10 PM until 7 AM. Lights out is 11 PM. Be considerate of other Units.

15. Vehicles may unload/load at Campsite and must then immediately be returned to parking lots.The Campsite Road gates will be locked from 10 PM Friday until 8 AM Sunday. Vehicles may onlydrive on designated roadways and park in designated parking lots. No vehicles/trailers areallowed in Campsites. No vehicles may be driven on or through grass on Camp.

16. Camp speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Seat belts are required of every vehicle occupant.


17. Do not open plumbing, irrigation or electrical control boxes or fixtures, or attempt to make anychanges, repairs or adjustments to them. Do not paint structures or add or change any signs.

18. Unit/Group Leaders are responsible to read all rules to each participant and distribute copies toall adults in their group prior to arrival and insure their Units compliance with all Camp Rules.Disregard of rules may result in forfeiture of all deposits and Unit being asked to leave camp.

19. The COPE Course and surrounding area is OFF LIMITS to all campers and guests unless they areparticipating in a reserved COPE/Climbing Activity.

20. Headquarters is for adults only. All Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, assistantCubmasters, Other Youth Group leaders, and Senior Patrol Leaders need to attend the Leadersmeetings. It is during these meetings that changes to the schedules or special requirements willbe mentioned.

Let’s all help in making this a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone at camp!

The Campmaster, Camp Ranger and Camping Director have the complete authorityand responsibility to enforce all of the above Camp Rules by all participants .


Camp Fire Activities

Cross over Ceremony, Please note: The Saturday night Campfire includes the crossing overof the Arrow of Light Scouts into their respective Scout units. This is not only symbolicceremony but a very important event in the Scouting life. We ask of all visitors to extend theutmost courtesy during the ceremony to make it a memorable experience they will rememberfor all time. Crossover ceremony will take place at the new amphitheater. Please remember tobring all uniform accessories for the Scouts crossing over.

If not participating in cross over ceremony come prepared to dress according to camp theme.

Skits: Those are chosen as one of the 3 finalists in each category will be presented during theCampfire.


Tequesta Spring CamporeeApril 5-7, 2019Camp Elmore

Advance Registration Form

Troop # ________ Crew # ________ Pack # ________ Other Youth Group Unit # ________

District: ______________________

PLEASE RESERVE A CAMPSITE FOR THE SPRING CAMPOREE:

Unit Leader's Name: ____________________________ Cell# (______) _________________

Please be as accurate as possible since many of the expenditures are based on pre-registration

numbers.

Approximate number of Scouts attending: ________ Adults attending: _______

Total $ ____________

Note: No refunds can be made at the event in the case of overpayment.

EARLY BIRD DEPOSIT OF $50.00 PER UNIT IS DUE BEFORE MIDNIGHT of March 18, 2019. This deposit will be applied towards the total number of registering Scouts and Scouters. Early Bird camper fee is $15.00; for deposits after March 18, the fee will be $20.00 per camper.

Registration ends on Wednesday, April 3rd at 4 p.m.

I have read and have/will discuss with all Scouts, Scouters, and parents in my unit the Camporee Rules, Safety Precautions, Activities and Requirements and we all agree to abide by them.

By: ____________________________________________ UNIT LEADER DATE _______/ _______/ __________

Mail registration form with check or Credit Card information to BSA South Florida Council, 15255 NW82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL. 33016. Credit or Debit Card information may be faxed to (305) 821-6222 or email to [email protected].

Card #: __________________________________________ Expire date: ______________ Verification code: _________

Cost Center #701

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Date Received: _______/ ________/ __________ Reg.# ______________________________ Payment $ _____________


Registration

All units must to be registered before setting up camp. A site number and location will be issued atthe time of registration. Units may only setup in their assigned.

Units pre-registering need to send a deposit of $50.00, which will be credited towards your total unitcamp fees. Unit Registration Forms properly filled will need to be sent with deposit to the SouthFlorida Council before 4 p.m. of April 3, 2019. If there are any questions, please contact David Lalama(305) 323-1894, or Sharon Fischer at (305) 223-9263 or [email protected]. Each unit must designateone adult volunteer for Inspections and one adult volunteer for Activities. We might not need theirservices, but in other words we need to “Be Prepared" which is the Scout’s motto.

Cost per camper will be $15 for those pre-registered units before 03/19/19 and $20 after 03/18/19. Insurance regulations require all campers staying overnight (including adults) to register. All participants must pay the camping fee. Remember a Scout is TRUSTWORTHY. Wristbands will be issued to all those that paid.

VISITORS who participate in the Scout Activities will be required to pay either $10 (includes Camporeepatch) or the $7 (No patch included). Limited number of Patches will be provided to those that pay the$10 fee on a first-come, first-served basis. Wristbands will be given to all visitors.

BE PREPARED. Bring your SCOUT HANDBOOK for all the competitions.

Adult Check-In List

All the items listed below must be done before Mandatory Leader’s Meeting Friday night.

Have completed Registration form including adult volunteer with cell phone number. Turned in unit skit. Gotten time for skit audition. Turned in unit recipe. Picked up morning activity paper. Have completed Crossing Over/Bridging Forms.


CAMP ELMORE ATTENDANCE ROSTER FORM

Please complete this Attendance Roster for your Unit and turn into the Campmaster at Camp Elmore. Include all attendee’s, and their emergency contact number while they are at camp. Use multiple pages.

Council ____________________ District ___________________ Unit # _________ Type of Unit __________

Site Unit Leader Phone # # Last Name, First Name Emergency Cell Number Camping Scout Sibling Adult

i.e. Scout, Wolf 786-555-1212 Yes X

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Activities

Morning Activities- Morning activities will allow Scouts to work on their Scout skills.

Afternoon Activities- Afternoon activities will incorporate group cooperation activities. Afternoon activities are designed to involve families and Adult Leaders participation.

New Addition

There will be a treasure hunt in the afternoon. For the Cub Scouts, they will be given directions to help them find the treasure. The older Scouts will need to bring their compass as they will be given coordinates to find their treasure.

Arrow of Light Scouts/Junior Girl Bridging Ceremony

All units bridging Arrow of Light Scouts/Junior Girls during the Campfire Ceremony need toadvise the Campmaster of the estimated number of participants bridging. The pack must makesure the troop has a representative at the campfire ceremony to receive the scout.

At the Bridging over Ceremony, those Arrow of Light Scouts/Junior Girls who will becrossing over as well as the Troop Representative MUST wear Class A.


New

Arrow of Light Scout Crossover Ceremony

(Please print.)

Arrow of Light ScoutName

Pack # Cubmaster Troop#

Scoutmaster


Junior Girl Bridging Ceremony

(Please print.)

Junior Girl Troop # Leader


Best Overall Scoring Criteria

Activity Max. Points

Early Bird Registration 10Pioneering Project 25Campsite Inspection 25Activities (See Note Below) 25Skit Participation 25Cooking Participation 20Theme Participation 10

Total 140

Note:

All units much compete in the 5 morning activities to get the Activities Points.

If a unit does not turn in their activities card, they will receive 0 points toward the total.


Awards

BEST OVERALL First, second, and third place trophies will be given in each category to the units that meet criteria.See below for criteria. The units that place in first will also have the honor of keeping a rotatingtrophy for one year, to be returned at the following camporee year. The awards are as followed:

The following awards can be presented to TEQUESTA DISTRICT units ONLY.

Cub Scout -Charlie Stroker Trophy

Scouts BSA - Rossell Trophy

Other Girl Units - Lauren Clark Trophy

SKIT COMPETITION First, second, and third place trophies will be given in each category to the best skits as judged by thecriteria under skits listed elsewhere in this booklet.

PIONEERING COMPETITIONFirst, second, and third place trophies will be given in each category to the best pioneering projectjudged by the criteria listed under Pioneering elsewhere in this booklet.

COOKING COMPETITIONFirst, second, and third place trophies will be given in each category to the units that participate inthe cooking competition. Cooking competition requirements and criteria and explained elsewhere inthis booklet.

CAMP MASTER AWARDThe Camp Master Award is a special unit award for unit who best demonstrates and depicts thetheme of the camporee, Scouting Games.


Pioneering Competition

Pioneering Project Requirements: Wood must be no more the 2 ½” diameter. Must be no more than 10 ft in height. Pioneering project must use no more than 20 pieces of wood. Project must be completed in 1.5 hr.

Pioneering Competition Judging will be based on the following criteria:

1. All ropes used must be whipped and/or end-spliced. Ropes used should always be inproportion to the diameter of wood being used.

2. Loose wood not properly fastened in or to the Pioneering Project may disqualify theUnit.

3. It must be built by the boys/girls only. 4. NO ADULTS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PIONEERING AREA WHILE THE SCOUTS ARE

WORKING ON THEIR PROJECT.5. All wood and rope for Projects must be brought by each unit. There will not be wood or

rope available at the Camporee.6. All wood is to be unassembled at the Pioneering Area before the Project is erected.7. After completion of the Project, the immediate area surrounding the Project must be

cleaned of any debris.8. The use of nails, screws, or metal straps to hold them together will not be permitted.

Decorations can be added to the gateway to coincide with the theme as long as it is not used tostabilize or secure the gateway in any way.


Individual Campsite Inspection

The campsite inspection will be going on throughout the morning (9:30-11:30 a.m.). If necessary asecond inspection will take place before your supper for tiebreak inspection in the afternoon. ThereMUST be an adult present, the inspectors will not enter an empty campsite and your unit will receive anautomatic ZERO for the event.

The score will count towards the overall trophy. Scouters are not to interfere with the inspection ofthe campsite; once the inspectors start their inspection no other changes are to be made to theappearance of the campsite. Sufficient time will be given to clean up after breakfast in order for lastminute details to be attended to before the campsite inspections begin.

The following page outlines what the judge will be looking for when your campsite is inspected.

Even though there is no Gateway competition, points will be given for campsite decorations tocoincide with the theme. Be creative, this will be taken into account for the Spirit Award. PracticalGateways are welcomed.


Skit at Camp Elmore

The definition of skit is “sketch comedy consisting of a series of short comedy scenes.”

Your unit must register their skit on the form when the unit checks in. At this time, they will be givena time for audition on Saturday. Registration deadline is 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2019.

There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for best unit Skit. (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, YoungGirl unit, Older Girl unit).

Skits will be judged on showmanship (entertainment value/audience appeal), creativity/originality(have we seen it before?), props/costumes. Skits are expected to be of good taste, the judges willdisqualify any Skit seen as of bad taste and offensive. Each skit should not exceed 5 minutes inlength.

Since Skits will be auditioned between 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., it is encouraged that an adult check to seehow long is the waiting time so that Scouts do not miss any fun activities.

Units are encouraged to incorporate the Camporee theme, if appropriate, into the skits. Skits include Scout songs, stories, stunts and skits. Productions, such as music or dance presentations are not eligible for consideration.


Skit Registration Form

Pack _________ Scouts BSA Troop _________ Other youth group _________

Assigned Time: ______________

Skit Title: _________________________________________________________

Description of Skit: __________________________________________ (Attach copy of skit)


Insert skit details here. Double click in text box using Word file.

Cooking Competition

1. Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scouts BSA and Other Girl units may participate in the Cooking Contest bysubmitting one recipe per Pack/Troop. No more than 3 Scouts can participate in the cookingcompetition. When setting up, packs will be with packs, troops with troops.

2. This year the challenge is the recipe can only have 5 ingredients (seasoning will not count asingredients.) Dish must also have a pirate name.

3. All entries must be prepared and cooked in the one hour allotted for the competition. Mixes may beused. The meal must consist of 4 servings.

4. A copy of the recipe needs to be turned in at registration on Friday Night. All recipes must include thefollowing:

a) Name of Recipeb) Ingredients*c) Cooking Directionsd) Unit Type and Number

* Include all ingredients in case the judges have allergies.

5. Each unit is responsible for bringing all equipment necessary for preparation of the competition recipe,including fire protection. No sharing of equipment between units.

6. There is to be NO communication between adults and Scouts once the cooking competition starts.Points will be deducted if an adult is seen speaking with their scouts during the competition.

7. There will be adults in the cooking area to supervise and watch for safety issues.

6. Each unit is responsible for leaving its assigned cooking area clean at the conclusion of the cookingcompetition.

7. Entries will be judged by using the following criteria:


Knots Resource

Bowline (Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)Like the French bowline, the bowline on a bight forms two loops, but they must be of the same size. Start by making a good-size bight and an overhand loop. Bring the end loop and bring it down and around the entire knot. Set the knot securely before putting weight on it.

Square Knot (Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)You can loosen the square knot easily by either pushing the ends toward the knot or by "upsetting" the knot by pulling back on one end and pulling the other through the loops.

Clove Hitch (Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)This is one of the most widely used knots. Because it passes around an object in only one direction, it putsvery little strain on the rope fibers. Tying it over an object that is open at one end is done by dropping oneoverhand loop over the post and drawing them together. The other method of tying it is used mostcommonly if the object is closed at both ends or is too high to toss loops over. The latter is used in startingand finishing most lashings.

Sheet Bend (Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)The sheet bend is the most important knot for joining two rope ends, especially if the ropes are of differentsizes. Sailors named it in the days of sailing ships when they would "bend" (tie) the "sheets & quot' (ropesin the rigging of a ship).Begin with a bight in the larger rope. Then weave the end of the smaller rope p through the eye, aroundthe bight, and back under itself. Snug it carefully before applying any strain to the knot.

Overhand Bow (Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)This knot is known as a "water knot" to the climbing folk, and as a "retrace overhand" because of how it istied. It is often used for tying flat webbing into a continuous loop to make a runner (which can be tricky), isquite strong but can be very difficult to untie. That is actually a good thing when you're hanging off a rockon one!

Half Hitch (Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)The half hitch is the start of a number of other hitches and is useful all by itself as a temporary attachingknot. It will hold against a steady pull on the standing part, especially is a stopper knot like the or other isput in the end.

Taut-line Hitch (Webelos, Arrow of Light, Scout)Since it will only slide one way, the Taut-line hitch is often used on tent ropes. The taut-line hitch will holdfirmly on a smooth pole such as a scout stave. Place rope end around pole, make a turn below it, thenbring rope up across the standing part around the pole and tuck through.


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