LEADER’S GUIDE

21-23 October 2016Long Farm

25775 Long Lane, Hollywood MD, 20636

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Introduction:

This year’s Fall Camporee will continue on the Pioneering and Wilderness Survival theme with emphasis on developing advanced survival skills. Troops will be challenged to develop a presentation using the EDGE method to show additional skills to other troops. Scouts should learn the skills necessary to earn the Pioneering and Wilderness Survival Merit Badges.

Here are some examples of skills that your troop could demonstrate to others:

The Survival Tool Kit Honing Your Knife Alternative Foods

The Proper Use of a Cat Hole

Safe Potable Water Advanced Navigational

Skills

High Energy Trail Foods Preserving Foods

Arrival:

Troops may arrive on Friday Afternoon. For this event, it is not necessary to arrive in BSA Field Uniform unless it is the policy of the troop. One troop representative (scouter) will provide the troop’s registration paperwork (including medical forms and fees) to Camporee administration. Cost will be $15.00 per participant.

Program:

Service Project:

All troops will participate in the event-wide Service Project as/if requested. This may include assisting with the Cuboree Program if it happens.

Meals:

Troops should plan to prepare meals in a rustic manner. All meals should be cooked over an open fire (or be unheated). Ingredients should be fresh or what was available to our early Scouts, approximately 100 years ago. Cooking vessels will be limited to Cast Iron. Fires will be prohibited in the wooded areas.

Friday and Saturday:

Natural Shelters: Troops may create and inhabit natural shelters in the forested areas of Long Farm as required by the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge. Tent camping is discouraged for scouts. Troops will use the buddy system in building the natural shelters (id est there will be no individual shelters unless that is the regular camping practice of the troop). While it is required that Scouts sleep in their natural shelters on Saturday Night, they are encouraged to also do so on Friday Night. Troops are encouraged to come early on Friday or earlier to set up shelters or mark off the troop’s area in the woods.

Troops should co-locate all of their shelters together and create a gateway to their area. The gateway should be created using natural rope, natural spars (bamboo is discouraged) and have a sign which proudly displays the troop number and other information if desired. Scouts shall abide by BSA Safety Guidelines while creating the troop gateway and at all other times (particularly, no scout shall be higher than six feet above ground at any time).

Saturday Morning: Opening Ceremony:

Troops will gather in the designated area for Flags, Ceremony, and other informational tidbits. Scouts shall be in field uniform for Opening Ceremony.

Advanced Survival Skills:

Troops will select and teach advanced survival skills required as part of Saturday Program. Troops are requested to use the EDGE method to teach these skills. A scout learning the skills is the priority.

Saturday Afternoon/Evening: Competitions:

All competitions will be judged after noontime on Saturday and may include: Best Skit, Best Song, Best Performing Troop, Best Troop Campsite, Best Shelter, Best Gateway, Best Patrol Flag, Best Troop Meal, Best Service Troop, Winner of Tug-O-War, Best Work on District Pioneering Project, Fastest Troop to Cross Monkey Bridge, Best Fall Camporee Troop.

Troop Meal Competition:

Troops will provide one plate of the meal they are serving for judging. Judging will be based on the following criteria: 1) Taste, 2) Creativity, 3) Adherence to the rustic theme, 4) Nutritional Value (based on MyPlate guidance), and 5) lowest cost per plate. Troops will provide information on items four and five to the judges. Troops will be provided a plate on which the meal should be served. This part of the Camporee program is subject to change prior to the event.

Campfire:

Troops will be requested to lead one song and prepare and perform a skit at the Camporee Campfire. Troops are encouraged to allow visiting Webelos to participate in the campfire, by performing their own skits and songs or by participating in their sponsoring troop’s campfire program.

Sunday Morning:

Continuation of troop competitions and judging will commence as necessary.

Scout’s Own Service:

There will be a Scout’s Own Service on Sunday Morning. Troops may participate or have their own time of quiet reflection. After this time period all troops should attend closing ceremony.Closing Ceremony:

Troops will gather for informational tidbits and closing ceremony. Scouts shall wear field uniform for Closing Ceremony.

Campsite cleanup and departure:

Ensure the campsite is litter free. Troops will be instructed on how to prepare natural structures for departure. Troops will prepare/restore the campsite as instructed. Troops shall carry out all of their own garbage. The SPL and Scoutmaster should check out with Camporee administration. Scouts shall wear field uniform for departure.

Schedule of events:

To be provided.

Additional Information:

Expectation of behavior while at Long Farm. There is a strict 10 mph speed limit while traveling by car on Long Farm. We are guests and should remember to be respectful of the facility. Use the values of scouting to determine if your behavior is acceptable.

Tents: Tents are discouraged for Scouts on Saturday evening and discouraged for the entire event. Scouts should be sleeping in open-air, hammock or by adhering to Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Requirement Eight (preferred). Bedding should be minimal (sleeping bag: Yes, Sleeping pad: No). One tarp or plastic sheet is allowed; however it should be retrieved prior to the end of the event in accordance with LNT. An additional emergency plastic sheet or tarp should be made available for extremely bad rain but should not be used for light/regular rain. Scouters, Webelos, and Guests are permitted to sleep in tents; however, troops should encourage Webelos to participate with the scouts to sleep in natural shelter. Troops are encouraged to assist Webelos in creating natural shelters. Scouters and Guests are also encouraged to sleep in natural shelters or hammocks, but it is not required.

Camp Chairs: Modern Camp Chairs are discouraged. Troops should develop alternative methods to rest their collective hind parts. It is suggested that Troops plan their solution to this rule prior to the event.

Rope: Rope made of natural materials is allowed. Man-made rope materials are prohibited (nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.). Some amount of rope will be provided to the troop upon registration as/if requested.

Troop Gateway Sign: The sign should be made of natural materials, not store-bought or milled lumber, or bamboo. The sign should be marked with the Troop number; however, the use of modern tools should not be used as the method of marking (for example, a router is not allowed). Remember to abide by BSA safety guidelines when constructing the sign. It is suggested that Troops plan their solution to this rule prior to the event.

Pop-ups: Troops should provide a pop-up for emergency shelter purposes and to have a shady area in case of heat-related illness/symptoms.

Webelos: Each troop is responsible for their own Webelos and guests they have during Camporee. Troops will arrange meals, and shelter for their guests. There will be no additional Camporee fee for Webelos/guest participants. Troops are encouraged to have their Webelos and Guests participate in Camporee program as much as possible. Troops are responsible for submitting the costs for Webelos and Guests ($2.00 per person to cover council costs).

Other gear: It is recommended that all participants of this event bring work gloves and towels. All participants will wear proper footwear for the event at all times. Croc-style slippers and open-toed footwear are not permitted

!!!Note: All scouts are to avoid all n on-natural i t e m s they m a y find in the forested areas of Long Far m . Scouts should not be touching ite m s such as broken glass or sheet m etal or larger ite m s. DO NOT T OU C H. All scouts should refrain from touching or bothering any wildlife (or their ho m es) that m ay be encoun t ered while on Long Far m . A g ain, DO NOT TOUCH. Please re m e m ber that Scouts abide by the r u les of Leave No Trace. Respect ot h ers, in c l udi n g the Flora and Fauna of Long Fa r m .!!!

All scouting activities shall be conducted within the appropriate guidelines as defined by the Guide To Safe Scouting, BSA Document 34416 current update,

Food:

Food should be what was available in the early days of scouting and prepared in a rustic manner (over open fire). Canned foods may be used if they were available approximately 100 years ago (for example: canned vegetables and fruits); however, modern can openers should not be used. Exceptions should be made for health and safety reasons only (food allergies, for example). Frozen foods are not preferred. Troops should only use foods they dried themselves, not purchased (remember that health and safety is of utmost importance here).

Spices: Spices should be limited to salt and pepper. All other flavorings should be by natural means such as fresh herbs and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables should be used whenever possible. Canned fruits and vegetables are acceptable. Fruits and Vegetable Juices are not allowed.

Grains: It is preferred that food be prepared plain flour/grains and other ingredients over purchased pre-sliced breads, which are allowed, but not preferred. Canned biscuits are allowed. Plain pasta (spaghetti, elbows, egg noodles) are allowed, but fancier varieties are not. Tortillas are not allowed. Breakfast cereals are not allowed. Cake mixes are not allowed. Ramen noodles, pre-packaged pasta/rice dishes are not allowed. Pancake pre-mixes are not allowed.

Exception: Pre-package mixes may be used if cooked over a campfire in the rind of a fruit, such as an orange (like campfire muffins).

Dairy etc.: Milk is allowed. Cheese is allowed, but should not be pre-shredded. Eggs and butter are allowed.

Meat: Meat should as un-processed as possible. Exempli gratia: Troops should not start with boneless and/or skinless and/or ground meat. If preparing fish, a whole fish should be caught or purchased and prepared at the event. Meat should be skinned/boned/ground/cleaned at the event if possible; however, it is not necessary to hunt for your meat. Store bought meat is allowed. Bacon is allowed; however, slab bacon (pre-sliced) is preferred for this event. Sausage is not preferred. Canned meats are allowed, but should be plain (not stews, chili, soups).

Oils: Vegetable oil is allowed.

Water: Reasonably clean water will be provided. It will be up to the troop if they want to filter/sanitize the water provided. Troops are permitted to supply their own water.

Food Preparation:

May my troop use aluminum or stainless steel pans to cook our food?

No. Cast Iron or the use of other primitive methods is preferred. Metal skewers and spits are allowed, as is aluminum foil, although its use should be minimized. Foil pack meals are not preferred.

May my troop use stoves to cook food?

No. It is not preferred. Use of open wood fire or cold food is preferred. It is suggested that the troop maintain a fire in a burn barrel or pit for much of the event.

May my troop use charcoal?

The use of charcoal is not preferred. May my troop bring in firewood?

Yes, but left over / unused firewood should be taken from site unless the troop is instructed to leave it in a particular area.

What about utensils and other cooking tools?

Troops may use modern spoons and tongs, since they may be safer than wooden/primitive implements, and can be cleaned. Troops may use a grate over their fire as a platform for cooking. Troops should use modern kitchen knives and cutting boards for health and safety.

What if I have other questions?

The first guideline is that the troop should prepare their food in a healthy and safe manner. The second guideline is that the troop should try to prepare food in the rustic manner of our pioneers (without the use of fancy equipment and fuel tanks). Other questions will be answered as necessary.

Gear Exceptions:

It is preferred that Troops figure out a rustic way to accomplish their needs during the event;however, as a rule modern gear is permitted for all health and safety reason.

Gas/battery powered flashlights and lanterns are permitted, but no flames are permitted in wooded areas.

Troops should not use butane lighters unless absolutely necessary. Stick matches are preferred over butane lighters; however alternative methods to fire starting are preferred.

Water may be heated over gas burner only for preparation of wash stations and coffee (campfire coffee is preferred).

Waterless hand cleaner is allowed (but not used to assist fire building). Modern mess kits are allowed. Bug sprays and sun screen are allowed (but not used to assist fire building). Coolers are allowed for storage of perishables. Modern wash stations are allowed. Modern Troop Gear should be kept in Troop trailers (including individual back packs) unless there is a need for it to be out (one table for a wash station, coffee station if necessary, food storage coolers, water containers, flags, burn barrel, water buckets, cooking grates, one troop container for individual personal hygiene gear and first aid items). Modern gear kept outside of the troop trailer should be kept to a minimum.

Wante d :

Additional Adult Support to administer this event.

Camporee Senior Patrol Leader: A Senior Patrol Leader (along with his staff) will develop the program for this Camporee, including fine details of the schedule, morning stations, competitions, campfire, and ceremonies. Also may include: Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings, Crackerbarrel, etc. and will be responsible for the following:

Camporee Bugler Camporee First Aider Merit Badge Counsellors/Subject Matter Experts for Fire Building Techniques, Wilderness

Survival and Pioneering Merit Badges Food judges Opening Ceremony Troop Closing Ceremony Troop Campfire Program Troop / Order of the Arrow (Fall ordeal is this weekend as well so maybe

no OA Assignment of “Skills to Teach” to Troops Assignment of Pioneering “sub” Project to Troops Help for camp store as required. Flag Pole

This is Revision 1 to the leader's guide 2016-06-08

Pioneering Merit Badge Requirements

Requirements were REVISED effective January 1, 2014. A new merit badge pamphlet was issued during 2013.

To see the changes which were made, Clic k he re .

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1. Do the following:a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you might encounter while participating in pioneering

activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.b. Discuss the prevention of, and first aid treatment for, injuries and conditions that could occur while working on

pioneering projects, including cuts, scratches, insect bites and stings, rope burns, hypothermia,dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, sunburn, and falls.

2. Do the following:A. Successfully complete Tenderfoot requirements 4a and 4b and First Class requirements 7a, 7b, and 8a. (These

are the rope-related requirements.)B. Tie the following: square knot, bowline, sheepshank, sheet bend, and roundturn with two half hitches. C. Demonstrate the following: tripod and round lashings.

3. Explain why it is useful to be able to throw a rope, then demonstrate how to coil and throw a 40-foot length of 1/4- or3/8-inch rope. Explain how to improve your throwing distance by adding weight to the end of your rope.

4. Explain the differences between synthetic ropes and natural-fiber ropes. Discuss which types of rope are suitable for pioneering work and why. Include the following in your discussion: breaking strength, safe working loads, and the care and storage of rope.

5. Explain the uses for the back splice, eye splice, and short splice. Using 1/4- or 3/8-inch three-stranded rope, demonstrate how to form each splice.

6. Using a rope-making device or machine, make a rope at least 6 feet long consisting of three strands, each having threeyarns.

7. Build a scale model of a signal tower or a monkey bridge. Correctly anchor the model using either the 1-1-1 anchoring system or the log and stake anchoring method. Describe the design of your project and explain how the anchoringsystem works.

8. Demonstrate the use of rope tackle to lift a weight of 25 pounds and pulling a log at least 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet long with the tackle. Use the tackle to put tension on a line. Explain the advantages and limitations of using a rope tackle. In your explanation, describe the potential damage that friction can do to a rope.

9. By yourself, build an A-trestle OR X-trestle OR H-trestle using square and diagonal lashings. Explain the application of the trestle you build. Demonstrate how to tie two spars together using a shear lashing.

10. With a group of Scouts, OR on your own, select a pioneering project and get your counselor's approval before youbegin building. Your project must not result in anyone reaching a height of greater than 6 feet off the ground. Withyour counselor's guidance, create a rough sketch of the project. Make a list of the ropes and spars needed, then build the project. (Note: This requirement may be done at summer camp, at district or council events, or on a troop camp outing.)

BSA Advancement ID#: 84Requirements last updated in: 2013

Pamphlet Publication Number: 35931Pamphlet Stock (SKU) Number: 618702

Pamphlet Revision Date: 2013

Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Requirements

Requirements were REVISED effective January 1, 2013.

To see the changes which were made, Clic k he re .

For the previous requirements, Clic k her e.

1. Do the following:a. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while participating in wilderness

survival activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards.b. Show that you know first aid for and how to prevent injuries or illnesses likely to occur in backcountry settings,

including hypothermia, heat reactions, frostbite, dehydration, blisters, insect stings, tick bites, and snakebites.2. From memory list the seven priorities for survival in a backcountry or wilderness location. Explain the importance of

each one with your counselor.3. Describe ways to avoid panic and maintain a high level of morale when lost, and explain why this is important.4. Describe the steps you would take to survive in the following conditions: A. Cold and snowy

B. Wet (forest)C. Hot and dry (desert)D. Windy (mountains or plains) E. Water (ocean, lake, or river)

5. Put together a personal survival kit and be able to explain how each item in it could be useful.6. Using three different methods (other than matches), build and light three fires.7. Do the following:

. Show five different ways to attract attention when lost. A. Demonstrate how to use a signal mirror.B. Describe from memory five ground-to- air signals and tell what they mean.

8. Improvise a natural shelter. For the purpose of this demonstration, use techniques that have little negative impact on the environment. Spend a night in your shelter.

9. Explain how to protect yourself from insects, reptiles, and bears.10. Demonstrate three ways to treat water found in the outdoors to prepare it for drinking.11. Show that you know the proper clothing to wear in your area on an overnight in extremely hot weather and in extremely

cold weather.12. Explain why it usually is not wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife in a wilderness survival situation.

BSA Advancement ID#: 117Requirements last updated in: 2013

Pamphlet Publication Number: 33265B or 35966Pamphlet Stock (SKU) Number: 35966

Pamphlet Revision Date: 2007