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2018 GOLDEN EAGLE - DISTRICT FALL CAMPOREE

19th-21st OCTOBER 2018 | Kelsey Short Youth area, Smithville Lake 1

HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL, BSA

GOLDEN EAGLE DISTRICT

FALL CAMPOREE

OCTOBER 19st – 21st, 2018

Kelsey Short Youth area 17980 Collins Rd

Smithville, MO 64809



Camporee/Webelos Woods Schedule

Scout/Venture/Webelos Scout Program

Friday, October 19th

❖ 5:00 - 9:00 PM Check-in at Camporee District Headquarters. Turn-in Troop Attendance Roster and Fees.

Turn-in Packs Attendance Webelos Roster and Fees.

Please no cash, Checks only. MADE OUT HOAC

Troop/Webelos will set up camp in assigned camping area.

Troop/Webelos supper (may be prepared or eaten at home).

Troop/Webelos Campfire (please keep it small) and off the ground.

❖ 9:15 PM Senior Patrol Leader/Scoutmaster/Webelos Adult Leader meeting.

(Camporee District Headquarters) See map

Review details for Saturday

❖ 9:45 PM Call to Quarters (all scouts are to be in their tents). ❖ 10:00 PM Taps – Lights Out – (This is Quiet Time)

Saturday, October 20th

Each unit is responsible for verifying their rosters on Saturday. ❖ 7:00 AM Reveille ❖ 7:15 AM Breakfast

Uniform for the day is CLASS B.

(No Sandals or open toed shoes) ❖ 8:15 AM Begin Station setup ❖ 8:45 AM District Camporee Flag Ceremony at HQ ❖ 9:00 AM Activity Stations Begins (Webelos / Scouts)

Games / Activities / Fishing ❖ 11:30 AM Lunch at troop campsite ❖ 1:00 PM Activity Stations Resume (Webelos / Scouts)

Games / Activities / Fishing ❖ 2:30 PM Judging to being for Pioneering Projects ❖ 4:00 PM Events completed. Patrols/Webelos return to campsites. ❖ 4:30 PM District Camporee Formal Retreat. At HQ ❖ 4:35 PM Supper preparation at your troop campsite ❖ 5:45 PM Evening Meal ❖ 6:00 PM Present cooking competition entries to judges, Location HQ ❖ 7:45 PM District Campfire See map

Present awards

Cooking

Fishing

Pioneering ❖ 9:45 PM Call to Quarters (all scouts are to be in their tents). ❖ 10: 00 PM Taps – Lights Out

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

❖ 7:00 AM Reveille ❖ 7:15 AM Breakfast ❖ 9:00 AM Checkout Opens at District Headquarters ❖ 9:45 AM Pack Troop/Webelos gear and depart



INFORMATION SHEET Where: Kelsey Short Youth area 17980 Collins Rd Smithville, MO 64809 Sign up for Text Alerts: Click on link: https://www.remind.com/join/796ka Tell people to text @796ka to the number 81010

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BE PREPARED: Every unit and scout should BE PREPARED for all types of weather. Camporee will continue regardless of the weather. You have the high potential of getting wet and/or muddy, be prepared! Sign up to get text alerts from Camporee staff in the event of severe weather. Each unit is expected to follow Emergency Action Plans, Camporee staff will work to keep units updated as needed. Check In: Check in for the Troops/Webelos are October 19th from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Set up camp and an adult leader will bring the completed Troop/Webelos attendance roster and any remaining fees to the District/Camporee Headquarters. Final check-in will occur Saturday Morning at Camporee HQ. Vehicles should will be removed from campsites by 9:30 AM on Saturday. Please limit driving after dark. EACH UNIT is required to verify their numbers by 10AM on Saturday. Bring 2 – 3 Foot pieces of at least ¼ rope. (See games for details) Fees: Registration fees for Scouts and Scouters are $12.00 per person. Webelos fees are $12.00 each for youth and adults if staying 2 nights. Webelos fees are $9.00 each for youth and adults if staying 1 nights. Payments can be made on-line or in person at September or October Roundtables. Checks are to be payable Heart of America Council. The fees help cover the cost of the awards and facility costs. Leadership: The policy of the Heart of America Council and the Boy Scouts of America states that a certified youth protection trained adult over the age of 21 and have TWO DEEP LEADERSHIP in attendance for your scout group outing. It is the unit’s responsibility to provide this leadership not the Camporee staff. Each unit should be prepared to provide leadership at the Camporee and at any of the events, so we can insure the best program for the scouts. A scout is Trustworthy: If any scout loses anything they should check with the lost & found at the District Headquarters. If any scout finds anything he should turn it at the lost & found at the District Headquarters. First Aid: Every Troop and Pack in attendance should have signed copies of parental consent for medical treatment for those in attendance, health form. Just as a typical troop campout your unit will be

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responsible for its own first aid. If there is a need for additional help please contact the District Headquarters ASAP. Safe Scouting: Review the Guide to Safe Scouting with all in attendance so you are familiar with the Scouting policies. Use of tobacco products is not allowed for any scout. Use of tobacco products by adults is not allowed in any of the program areas including campfire, opening closing ceremony. Please also remember to follow Youth Protection guidelines, keep in mind this is the first District event since forming Girl units. We are expecting to have some young ladies and young men attending from the Webelos units. A Scout is clean: Foul language will not be tolerated at the Camporee. Uniforms: The Scout uniform for Camporee will be Class B Campsites: Packs Camping with Girl Dens – If your pack is coming with Girls either as a Den or pack you will need to Camp in the Blue Area. If your planning to camp with your Linked Troop they will need to camp in the Green area. Troops Camping with Linked Dens with Girl Units – If you want to camp near your pack you will need to camp in the Green area. Campsites marked in Purple will be on first come basis. There will be no vehicles in a campsite. Absolutely no ditches are to be dug around your tent. All fires must be off the ground. Charcoal or wood may be used for your cooking fires. Bring your own fuel for your fire, wood is not available at the campsite. Any remaining wood should be taken with you when you check out. Ashes should be out cold and dispersed or hauled away. Please contact HQ prior to camping in Green areas, No troops my camp in the blue area. We need to reserve the Green camping areas for those Troops that wish to camp with their Linked Pack. NO LIQUID FUEL FOR FIRES. Water: Water will be on-site freeze proof hydrants are around the camping areas. Haul your own trash out of your campsite, there is no place for disposal of your trash at the campsite. A Scout is friendly: The Camporee staff feels it is important that your chartered partner and charter organization representative see your troop in action. Please invite them out for a visit on Saturday maybe for dinner and stay for the campfire. Webelos leaders, their parents are encouraged to come to Camporee. Invite the Webelos of your Cub Pack to participate in the program!



Please direct all questions to: Mike Provence, Camporee Chair: [email protected] or C 816-807-3573 Aaron Newbery, District Executive for Golden Eagle: [email protected] P 816-569-4967 All units are asked to complete survey, we would like feedback from all in attendance this includes your scouters. Have them use their personal scouting device or yours and complete the on-line survey: http://www.goldeneaglekc.net/activity-survey

mailto:[email protected]

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Map



Fishing Derby

Overview: Inviting any Scout, we are having an open fishing Derby. Prizes will be

awarded for the most fish caught and the largest fish caught. Come on down to the lake near the HQ area. We will have limited number of extra forms on-site. Troops please

have your scouts print and bring copies if they wish to participate.

Rules:

1. Fishing is done during activity hours a. 9:00 am – 11:30 and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2. Fishing license will be required as required my Missouri Fish and Game a. Youth over age of 15 permit required

3. This will be catch and release. a. Record fish with Adults in Area or other Scouters

4. Fishing must be done with Rod / Reel a. Live bait or Lure accepted

5. Camporee will not provide supplies or equipment 6. Turn in completed forms to HQ staff by 4:00 PM

a. Late forms will not be accepted

Prizes:

• Most Fish Caught / Largest Fish Prizes – TBD Scout Name: ___________________________ Troop: _________________

Type Weight Witness



Pioneering Competition

Overview: Lashings is an important Scout Skill. For this event you will take your creativity and lashing skills to the test. Each unit is encouraged to construct a gateway / Entrance into your campsite.

Rules:

1. Judging will begin at 2:30, staff will start walking around to score your entrances. a. All work must be completed by 2:30 pm on Saturday

2. Work is to be done exclusively by Scouts. a. Only rope may be used to secure your gateway. b. Scouters, this means hands off for you.

3. Entrance must be safe and stable a. Judges will review b. Judges may ask questions of scouts c. Judges will confirm proper lashings have been used

Prizes/Awards:

• 1st

• Winner Posted on Facebook

• Cover of Packet for next year! Prizes - $25 Wal-Mart Gift card



Cooking Competition

Overview: Cooking is an important Scout Skill. Beyond cooking with traditional Scout cooking vehicles, this becomes more of a challenge. Today, your patrol will set forth a feast for our panel to judge you on your creativity and delivery. Scouts can bring any one of the following items for judging. All items judged must include the secret ingredient. Main Dish Side Dish Desert

Rules:

1. Entries must be to the judging area by 6:00 PM. a. Entries will be delivered in a container provided by the Camporee Staff.

This container will be marked with a number assigned to your patrol/unit by the staff. Any identification beyond this number could result in disqualification.

b. If you bring it to the panel too early, it may be cold and therefore not receiving as good of a score.

2. Preparation is to be done exclusively by Scouts.

a. Safe food handling is a requirement. b. Scouters, this means hands off for you. c. All food and cooking equipment is to be provided by the unit. The

Camporee staff will have no materials for units to use.

3. Scouts will have Brief Question and Answer from Camporee staff a. They need to be able to provide details about the item being judged b. Cooking method

4. The mystery ingredients must be used. a. The mystery ingredient will be revealed with enough time to come up with

a good menu and delivered to the units via Constant Contact. b. The mystery ingredient must be supplied by the units. No mystery

ingredients will be supplied by the Camporee Staff.

Prizes/Awards:

• Food item 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes – 1st Place

• $20 Domino’s Pizza card for Patrol

• Coup for each patrol member Prizes - 2nd / 3rd Place

• Coup for each patrol Member



Game / Activity Stations

Still waiting for final approval of stations from Clay County Parks and Rec

Shooting area: Open to all - Waiting for waiver

• Archery

• Sling Shot

Activities: Still working on planning and acquisition activities subject to change

• Missouri Department of Conservation Station – TBD

• Ham Radio

• Stomp Rockets

a. We are asking each Pack/Patrol to bring 1 or 2 – 2 Liter Bottles

b. We will have a few in supply

• KCPD Search / Rescue – Demo

• MDC – Primitive Firestarting

• Northern Kansas City Flighting Knights – Buddy boxes

• Webelos – Stations

a. Cast Iron Chief

b. Camper

c. First Aid

d. Stronger, Faster and Higher

Games: Still working on planning and acquisition games subject to change

• Jedi Ball

• Tug o War

a. Asking each unit to bring 2 pieces of rope 3 feet long at least ¼ Inch

b. Bring rope to check in on Friday night

• 9 Square in Air

• Gaga Ball

• Foosball

• Koob



Webelos Woods 2018 – Cast Iron Chef

B – Cast Iron Chef (Requirements 1, 3, 4)

Staff learn session on the following – 10 Minutes

• Dutch oven cooking

• Talk about other cooking methods

• Have Stoves / Kitchen / Pots pans around area

• Food safety

• Discuss Meal Plans / Job of Grub-master

Scout skills learned

Requirement 1: Using tinder, kindling, and fuel wood, demonstrate how to build and light a fire. Safely extinguish

the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.

Requirement 3: Plan a menu for a balanced meal for your den.

Requirement 4: Prepare a balanced meal for your den.



Webelos Woods 2018 – Camper

Staff discusses camping basics, preparedness, and proper campsite set-up - 10 Minutes

Scouts demonstrate skills learned:

Requirement 1: Have the scouts describe a good camp site. Discuss the importance of trash storage and disposal,

and Wildlife (Raccoons, Bears, etc.)

Requirement 2: Ask scouts to draw out a camp site and explain why they put items where they are.

• Location of Kitchen

• Location of Tents

• Location of Fire pits.

• Location of Trash

• Location of Latrines



Webelos Woods 2018 – Stronger, Faster, Higher

D- Stronger Faster Higher - Supplies needed include 5-pound weight, jump rope, and balloons.

Staff discusses the importance of fitness and fitness basics, e.g., warm up, cool down, proper hydration, clothing,

etc. - 10 Minutes


Requirement 1: Have the scouts explain why you should warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.

Have them demonstrate the proper way to warm up and cool down?

Requirement 2: Do these activities and record your results: 1. 20-yard dash

2. Vertical jump

3. Lift a 5-pound weight

4. Push-ups

5. Curls

6. Jump rope

Challenge: Elbow Balloon Race

1. Have the Scouts form a circle

2. They must pass the balloon around the circle using only their elbows

3. Count how many times the balloon goes around the circle

4. Repeat, trying to increase the number of times the balloon is passed.



Webelos Woods 2018 - First Responder

A – First Responder (Requirements 1, 3, 4, and 5)

Staff provide demo and learn session on first aid and skills to be assessed – 10 Minutes


Requirement 1: Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.

Requirement 3: Show how to help a choking victim.

Requirement 4: Show how to treat for shock.

Requirement 5: Show treatment for following:

Cuts and scratches Burn and scalds

Sunburn Blisters on the hand and foot

Tick bites Bites and stings of other insects

Venomous snakebite Nosebleed

Frostbite



Recognition

We will have an open RC Flying Demonstration by the Northern Knights Flying Club (Special thanks to Greg Boggs Troop 460!)



2018 Golden Eagle District Camporee October 19 – 21st 2018

When?W When? October 19-21st 2018 Where? Kelsey Short Youth area 17980 Collins Rd Smithville, MO 64809 Cost/Registration? $12 per camper – Scouts / Webelos 2 Nights $9 Per Camper – Webelos 1 night This covers the cost of the patch, awards, and other costs. All fees are payable at

time of registration. Checks should be made payable to the Heart of America Council, BSA (please no cash).

2 – 3 Foot pieces of rope at least ¼ Inch per Unit

Insurance: Liability as well as Sickness and Accident Insurance is provided for all registered

members and leaders of the Heart of America Council.

More Info? Mike Provence, Camporee Chair: [email protected] or C 816-807-3573

Aaron Newbery, DE Golden Eagle: [email protected] P 816-569-4967

2018 Golden Eagle Camporee Derby Registration Form

Troop/Pack # __________________________ District _____________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________________________________________________

Phone # ________________________________ Email ______________________________________

Number of campers attending: ________

Scouts/Scouters ____________ x 12.00 = ________

Webelos 1-night _____________x 9.00 = ________

Payment can be made at September and October Round table ONLY. Please turn in to Vicki Johnson.

Registration deadline - October 15th

You can also register on-line: http://www.goldeneaglekc.org/district-camporee#



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Fall Camporee - Golden Eagle District - Registration

Pack # ___________

Troop # ___________

Crew # ___________

We are registering ________ Webelos

We are registering ________ Scouts

We are registering ________ Venture Scouts

We are registering ________ Scouters

SCOUT ATTENDANCE REPORT

TROOP ________________ SPL ____________________

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______________________________ PATROL P.L. ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ PATROL P.L. ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ PATROL P.L. ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Adults__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________ Scout Master Signature



WEBELOS ATTENDANCE REPORT ______________ PATROL or DEN Please print name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ PATROL or DEN Please print name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ PATROL or DEN Please print name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Adults ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

Cub Unit Leader Signature

Documents

HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL, BSA · The Camporee staff feels it is important that your chartered partner and charter organization representative see your troop in action. Please invite