Tuscarora Council - 90th Anniversary

Leader’s Guide

Fall Camporee, 2013

Welcome & Introduction

Hello fellow Scouter, and welcome to the leader’s guide to one of the greatest camporees yet to take

place in the Tuscarora Council! This guide is meant to help all units prepare and plan for a memorable

weekend that is literally packed to the maximum. Though there is no central theme, this camporee will

combine several traditional camporee themes into three main competitions where *Patrols* will be

judged and an overall award will be given to the top *Patrol*. Aside from the competition areas and

expos, we will have everything you can imagine going on out at Camp T ranging from National Guard

and First Responder demonstrations, to a silent & live auction, to the greatest historic collection of

Tuscarora memorabilia ever compiled! This is guaranteed to be a weekend no Scout or Scouter will ever

forget, so please be sure to read on and REGISTER SOON!!!

Who Should Come?

Everyone! This is a celebration, and everyone in the Tuscarora Council should be here. For several

reasons, we want to encourage Troops to use this opportunity to show their feeder Packs what the Boy

Scout program is all about and what they have to look forward to! Also, all family and friends (especially

ones you know that give to FOS every year) should be invited to come out and see how strong Scouting

is in our Council, and watch the boys learning the true purpose of our program.

Judged Camporee Events

In an effort to revive the friendly competition and rivalries that “old-school” Scouting is so

famously known for, there will be three competition areas that *Patrols* need to visit during the day

Saturday if they wish to obtain the Council’s newest award, to be introduced for the first time at the

awards presentation. The main competition areas are as follows:

*Cooking Competition and Expo – Located in large field beside Dining Hall

*Campsite Creations Competition – Each unit will participate in their designated camping area

*Pioneering Competition and Expo – Located in the main camporee field beside BMX track

Each of these areas will have multiple challenges for *Patrols* to show off their skills and hopefully take

first, but keep in mind that all three area competition judges will be looking for leadership, teamwork,

and overall Scout Spirit.

*Details for judging and competition rules are at the end of this packet.

The Patch, The Pins, & The Awards

One of the neatest things of this camporee will be the patch! We have designed a puzzle patch

consisting of three parts: The Neusiok, Torhunta, and Coharie districts. When combined, each district

piece will fit into one large frame to create a complete Tuscarora Council. One piece at check-in, one

piece at Saturday evening campfire, and one-piece at check-out. There will be pins given at various

locations throughout the weekend that are meant to be placed on the patch pieces. A Scout or Scouter

will simply have to participate in a brief activity, such as the History Expo or Flag Retirement, to earn one

of these pins. There will be 3 possible pin locations on the entire patch. Finally, the overall awards for

the weekend will be presented after Chapel Service on Sunday. We will be unveiling the newest Council

award, to be given for display to the troop with the top patrol and to be brought back to the next

Council Camporee.

Parking & Early Arrival

Though not customary, early arrival for this event is highly encouraged. Many people like to come drop

trailers and/or cookers prior to the entire troop’s arrival, that is perfectly fine for this weekend. Simply

check in at HQ and you will be free to drive in.

Carpool – Due to the highly anticipated attendance, we highly encourage condensing vehicles and

troops bringing the fewest vehicles possible. Parking will be tight and limited, so please be patient and

understand upon arrival.

Non-traditional Parking – Just because you “normally” park there, does not mean it may be a parking

area during this weekend. Please adhere to all signage and staff guidance in regards to where to park.

Shuttle Vans – For large groups of campers that have to park in remote lots, we will have 15 passenger

shuttle vans available to transport you back to your campsites. This is a perk, not a necessity, so please

be courteous and patient if there is a wait.

Campsites

As with Parking, Campsites will also be a mix of traditional and provisional. Areas may be reserved only

for those who pre-register and if it is a non-program area for the weekend. Those that are not

immediately by a shelter should locate the closest one for emergency purposes. Even provisional

campsites should be easily distinguished by the pioneering necessary for the Campsite Competition

(i.e. Fences, gateways, etc.)

Auction

During the afternoon on Saturday, the Tuscarora Council will be holding its annual fundraising auction at

camp. This is a silent auction immediately followed by a live auction and the funds raised are earmarked

for a specific fund. This year’s auction is raising money for new shower houses that the Council plans to

have up and operational before Summer Camp 2014! Every attending unit can earn 1 patch pin if they

can bring at least 2 donated items for the auction with a value of $50 or more. Troop item donation is

also calculated into their overall scores before the awards presentation on Sunday. Participation is NOT

REQUIRED to win the overall competition or complete the patch, but is highly recommended.

General Camp Tuscarora Do’s & Don’ts

DO – wear closed-toe shoes, bring helmets for bikers, practice Leave-No-Trace, check at HQ for any

questions, have FUN!

DO NOT – dig for any reason, cut bamboo, ride in the backs of trucks, speed on camp, ride bikes after

dark, burn fires directly on ground, leave vehicles in campsites, leave trash bags in campsites

Registration & Fees

Pre-registration - $15 per camper (Campsite preference allowed)

Regular Registration - $18 per camper (Effective September 18th)

Saturday Day Pass – $5 for all Cub Scouts and Visitors

The Regular Registration form will be released on September 16th, until then, please use the pre-

registration form. We understand that registration is higher than what is normally expected, but we are

also planning to go above and beyond any event in our 90 year history. We will have some great take-

aways, awards, and expos that will be sure to give you your money’s worth. When you think about it,

most of us spend more in one trip somewhere one Saturday than you will on this great weekend!!

Cub Specific Information

There will be both morning and afternoon activities for Cubs on Saturday coordinated by Scott Hagler

(shagler@bsamail.org). Along with a patch, the Cubs will receive a first-hand observation of the world of

Boy Scouting and what they have to look forward to. Although we encourage as much Pack-Troop

interaction as possible, there will be no overnight Cub camping at this event. Cubs and their

parents/leaders are encouraged to come out at 9:00 AM on Saturday and stay no later than 7:00 PM. All

Cubs will meet at 10:00 AM at the amphitheater to begin their day. Meals are not provided throughout

this camporee, so please plan accordingly for your Pack or with your Troop.

Featured Expos

Historical Expo: Tuscarora and overall Scout memorabilia collector, Andy Stevens, will have our Dining

Hall jam packed with everything from uniforms, to OA sashes, to Scout Handbooks from our great

program’s history. There will be slideshows and pictures specifically from the Tuscarora Council’s legacy

and it is sure to be an awesome expo for any Scout or Scouter. This will be a patch pin earning area, so

be sure to stop by and check it out!

Flag Retirement Ceremony: One of the few organizations that does this properly, the BSA and its

members are constantly given American flags that need to be retired. We plan to have an ongoing

ceremony throughout the day Saturday to attempt setting a world record and also to help local units

properly retire some of their flags. This will be a patch pin earning area as well and we ask you to help us

reinforce the reverence and respect due from all of those who plan to participate.

Other Expos that may be in attendance include, but are not limited to: Local fire departments, police

departments, and EMS; National Guard; Air Hogs Scuba; Patch Trading Education and Expo; The Silent

and Live Auctions; and much more!

Cooking Expo

Cooking Expo to be held beside the dining hall from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Demonstrations to include: Dutch Oven Cooking

Backpacking Cookware

Cooking “Hobo” Style

During the Cooking Expo there will be other activities to participate in such as:

Flapjack Flipping Contest

Egg & Spoon Race

Main Competition: Dutch oven Cook-off

The Dutch Oven Cooking Competition will begin at 1:00 PM with judging at 5:00 PM. Participants can arrive at any point and time between 1-5PM, but once cooking has begun, no one is allowed to leave until the dish is declared “done” by the cook(s). Done or not, all cooking will cease at 5:00 PM for judging. This event will also take place beside the dining hall. Adult Leaders as well as Scouts are allowed to participate in this event. Judges will choose a winner from each group (Adult & Scout).

Rules: All cooking must be done beside dining hall.

All supplies needed to complete your entry must be with you when you arrive to begin cooking. No one will be allowed to leave the area to get additional supplies.

All food/entries must be prepared in a Dutch oven.

Prizes/winners will be announced at Sunday morning awards ceremony. For questions or more details email ryan.roberts@scouting.org

Pioneering Expo

The Pioneering Expo will be held in the large field beside the BMX track and will be a major part of the

Patrols being able to show off their Scouting abilities. They will need to prepare prior to arrival at camp

using the Pioneering Guide made specifically for this camporee, accessible on the Council website or by

emailing ryan.roberts@scouting.org. All Scouts planning to participate should put preparation emphasis

on teamwork, creativity, and proper lashing techniques.

Campsite Creation Competition

The campsite competition will be held in each unit’s campsite. Each troop will receive an overall

assessment as a base score for the participating patrols, then individual patrols will be scored on top of

that based on how they are organized. Campsites will be judged in many different areas including, but

not limited to: pioneering technique (lashings), pioneering creativity (gateways, fences, etc.),

organization (uniformity, correct placement, etc.), Scout spirit (troop number, flags flying, etc.), and

meeting correct Scouting standards (axe yard, fuel yard, tent placement, etc.). More details will be in the

specific guide located on the Council website or by emailing ryan.roberts@scouting.org

2013 Tuscarora Council Camporee Pre-Registration Form

Council: _______________________________ District: ________________________

Unit #: __________

Full Name: ____________________________________________________

Phone: __________________ Email: __________________________________________

I am registering as (please check one): Individual________

Unit________

# Of Youth: ________ X $15 = _________

# Of Adults: _______ X $15 = _________

Total: ________ X $15 = _________

*If you have special needs in regards to CPAP machines, electrical

hook-ups, or any other specific situation, please notify Ryan

Roberts via email at ryan.roberts@scouting.org when submitting

this form

*Due to the anticipated attendance for the weekend, specific

campsites can NOT be reserved for each unit. Pre-registration

guarantees your attendance at this event and allows a preference

of camping area, please make that note when submitting this form

*In an effort to best organize our resources, if you have extra fire

barrels, canopy tents, Dutch ovens, or other helpful materials,

please notify Ryan Roberts via email at ryan.roberts@scouting.org

upon submission of this form

**There will be a fully detailed information packet on all

competition rules, Camp Tuscarora policies, event schedule, and

much more released in August, please be sure to call the Scout

Office if you do NOT receive an email with this packet attached**