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2013 Northstar Camporee

Mountain Man Adventure Challenge

"ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN YOUR SCOUT CRAFT & OUTDOOR SKILLS?"

May 18th, 2013 Wedekind Park, Sparks, NV

It’s time for the 2013 Northstar Spring Camporee! So, let’s get going and register! This event should be great fun and fast-paced regardless of age, skill or rank. We hope that all will come and enjoy a day of orienteering, outdoor skills and team work challenges. We are planning a cook-out at the conclusion of the skills event and will issue awards, recognition and event patches before 5pm. So come on out and get signed up so we know you’re comin’! Enclosed is what to expect and what to prepare for the Camporee. Also included is the Pre-Registration form for your Troop so we can arrange for the right number of Scouts and Leaders, and don’t forget to include your Local Tour Permit to the Nevada Area Council office. There will be multiple competitions between troops / units and scout leaders for adventure race to test teamwork, scout craft skills, leadership and speed. Scout leaders and youth teams can compete in series of Leader challenges. We are encouraging everyone to stay and participate in a BBQ & Awards presentation and let’s “whoop-it-up! “Mountainman” adventure race – an event designed to challenge scout-craft skills in a fun orienteering format as a small team (3-5 youth and / or adult). There will be four (4) categories: Elite Division – team of 2-4, scouts / venture’s and / or adult team with strong advanced scout craft skills and teamwork. 4+ miles coarse with 6(+) team challenges along the way;. Advanced Scout Division – team of 3-5 scouts / venture’s or adult team with good skills some team experience 1st Class ranks and above. This division will negotiate a 3-4 mile course with 5+) team challenges. Scout Division – teams of 3-5 Webelos and scouts junior to 1st class rank in their first year of competitive scout craft skills. This division will race along a 2-3mile course will be faced with 4 team challenges that will test their team work and scout craft skills. There will be station instructors to provide direct assistance / instruction as needed. “Older Scout” / adult “go-along” are OK in this division … and yes! An adult division for the “bold & adventurous” Teams of 2-4 adults competing in any division against similar skilled teams of adults and youths… Oh what fun! Leadership Challenge course – As part of the “Teamwork Challenge” there will be a several challenging team problems. Some of these will be near the start/finish area of the orienteering course and some of these “challenges” will be a stations at points along the orienteering course. District B-B-Q & Awards presentations - At the conclusion of the mountainman challenge events (approx 2 pm) there will be a event BBQ for all participants and staff. additional folks can join-in for $4. While we are feeding folks with pulled-pork sandwich, slaw, BBQ beans, potato salad, chips, beverage the District committee will be tallying score sheets to determine and present.... 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers in each division as well as Leadership and Spirit awards for "Best Teams".

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Come on out and enjoy the day. There is something for everyone… COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS: (A) Troops / units may begin arriving on Saturday, May 18th at 8:00am. You can park in the Galleria Parking lot south of Disc Dr. or in the small gravel park lot off Disc Dr. There will be a registration area upon arrival; Event Start /Safety Brief for the Senior Patrol Leaders, Scoutmasters and participants will begin around 8:30 and will continue with each team as required. The challenge/race will begin at 9am and all teams will be done no later than 2pm (B) Each individual should carry at least a quart / liter of water and appropriate clothing for the day. As a good reinforcement each scout should pack and carry the necessary "10 essentials" during this event. These resources might come in handy for the skills challenges. Check scout handbook for "10 essentials". (C)Plan/ prepare for these challenges... 1. Orienteering- map (provided),compass 9.Demonstrate shadow compass & height/width of

object 2. Demonstrate rescues - water, ice, swift water

10. 1st Aid- Casualty Transport and field stretcher

3. 1st aid - Demonstrate "hurry" cases - stopped breathing, serious bleeding, internal poisoning

11. 1st Aid - Heat & cold injuries- prevent, diagnose, treat

4. Erect a Flag Pole - lashing 2 or more poles, guy line, halyard, raise & lower a flag

12. TEAM Service project Challenge - trail carrion, trash, wire barrier

5 TEAM Blind Tent pitch challenge

13.TEAM Scout Law Challenge/ Citizen responsibility

6. Knots - build shelter use taunt line, bowline or clove or round-turn & two half hitches

14. Lashing - build tripod with correct lashing & clove or timber hitch

7. Leave No Trace - Demo / quiz / practices

15. Hobo stove water boil & soup prep

8.TEAM Scout Oath Challenge / Citizen Responsibility

16. Demonstrate use of woods tools to prep fuel for fire

(D) materials for lashings, knots, shelters, tent pins, poles, bailing twine for lashing & guy lines, hobo stoves, fuel / wood flag pole, stretcher, service projects, maps, and service project materials will be provided (E) Participants bring water, string, compass, 1st aid kit, clothing, fire starter, dried soup / ramin to boil & eat, pocket knife, "totin' chip", etc as part of their "10 essentials" (F) Drinking water re-supply will be available at the event and on course (G) Porta-Potties will be available near the "start / finish area Adult Help: In addition to Troop Adult Leadership, every Troop is asked to have at least 1 adult helper to assist in the operation / officiating of the Event. There are activities / events for the adults to participate…. “Mountainman Adventure”, Scout Leader’s challenge, "go-along" with TEAMS, Refreshment / BBQ booth, registration, start & finish timer/ briefer, Skill station / check point monitor & scorer... So pitch-in!!! Patrol Responsibility: The Patrol Leader will be responsible to help their patrol and scouts with maintaining the Adventure Race score sheet. All members must be present at all stations to receive credit for the station and a score. Scores will be affected by teamwork, skill, speed, Team spirit, and accuracy / completeness. The more you can demonstrate your mastery of the challenge .... the better! In the event of an Emergency: A continuous horn will sound for 60 seconds. When this happens everyone must gather / muster at the Start / Finish registration area ASAP! Sincerely, Your Northstar Program and Activities Committee

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Wedekind Park - south of Disc Dr., east of Pyramid Hwy

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2013 NORTHSTAR SPRING CAMPOREE REGISTRATION FORM

COST CENTER: 6- 803 TROOP NUMBER: ________ SCOUTMASTER or LEADER: _______________________________________________ Mailing Address for patches___________________________________________________________ SECOND ADULT LEADER: _______________________________________________ NUMBER OF SCOUTS: ____________ X $5 = $ _____________ NUMBER OF ADULTS: ____________ X $5 = $ _____________ LATE FEE = $ _____________

TOTAL = $ _____________

Please note: due to overhead expenses, fees are non-refundable In order to keep the low fee for this event we will order patches afterwards and mail to

Scoutmaster

TOUR PERMIT SUBMITTED ALONG WITH REGISTRATION FORM: YES / NO

Please return the completed form to the Nevada Area Council Office and keep a copy for your records