6th Grade and older are invited to attend!You will enjoy this camp as the Leaders andRangers learn and demonstrate these skillsthey will earn raw food that they will cookover the campfire using only what they have.

Southern Missouri District Royal Rangerscall out to you! CAN YOU SURVIVE!

Wilderness SurvivalPrimitive SnaresPrimitive SheltersOrienteering Skills and one courseFirst Aid and Nature Study refreshers.

We will be teaching some important thingsyou need to know to survive!

Arrive Friday night April 17th, 2020 from7p.m. to 11 p.m, for open study. Then onSaturday morning we put to practiceWilderness Survival, Primitive Snares,Primitive Shelters staying outside untilSunday 1 p.m. at dismissal April 20th.

Leaders and Boys will build a survival kitout of every day items at home before theyattend this camp. Items marked with a *are optional. Don't buy them if you don'thave them around the house.

"There may be pictures taken at this activityand may be used on the Royal Ranger website or in a news publication."

Survival Merit Camp 2020

NOTE:These men and boys will be exhausted afterthis event. But look at it from the positiveside. They earned 3 merits, completed one

course of the orienteering merit andrefreshed on some great outside survival

skills and a whole lot of valuable hands ontraining and it was fun!

Application Deadline is April 13thReturn to:So. Mo. Dist. Royal Rangers 528 W. Battlefield Rd.Springfield, Mo. 65807Or email: rangers@somoag.org

Survival Merit CampPermission Slip

My son ______________________________, may attend the Survival Merit Camp.

I will have my son at ______________ on April 17th, 2020 I will have a medicalrelease form signed and his personal equipment packed.

PLEASE INCLUDE _______$25_________ to cover food, and registration.(THE FEE IS ONLY $25.00 PER PERSON MEN OR BOY)

The outing will be at the Pow Wow Camp Ground Steven Addition. Meet at Pow Wowlunch Room.

The Outpost will return Sunday afternoon April 20th _________ . I will pickup myson at _________________________________________ at that time.

I understand that I must have this permission slip and the "Medical Release Form"signed plus the required monies in Commander, _________________ possessionbefore my son will be allowed to attend this outing

I will see to it that my son has all the required personal equipment he needs for thisouting. CHECK LIST ITEMS ARE REQUIRED! MERITS MUST BE STUDIEDBEFORE THEY COME ON THIS EVENT. Wilderness Survival, Primitive Snares,Primitive Shelters. Orienteering Skills. First Aid and Nature Study refreshers.

Parents Signature: __________________________

Date: __________________________

Phone Number in case of early or late arrival:_____________________

For more information contact: ____markjonesranger@hotmail.com____________

[ ] 4. Metal Match[ ] 5. Fire starters--such as a candle or asmall block of paraffin-soaked material;3 matches wrapped 1 sheet of toiletpaper folded in half and dipped in wax.[ ] 6. 2 Large 1 gallon Clear FreezerBag to store items in;[ ] 7. Serrated Sheath knife.[ ] 8. Small compass (Sylvia type);[ ] 9. *Whistle (for signaling);[ ] 10. Spool of fishing line (at least 50pound test) for lashings,snares, and emergency fishing;[ ] 11. *Fishhooks (assorted sizes 1,flies or lures;[ ] 12.* Water purifying tablets (regularlycheck the expiration date);[ ] 13. *Small, , first aid kit; or ziplockwith items in it.[ ] 14. Small bar of soap or liquid soapfor first aid and good health.[ ] 15. Aluminum foil (for making drinking and cooking utensils- four 12- inch square sheets);[ ] 16. 2 Emergency Blankets or onebetter emergency blanket.[ ] 17. plastic sheet (4 by 4 feet forcatching rain water or makinga solar still or umbrella.)[ ] 18. *if eyeglasses are necessary, aspare pair should be carried;[ ] 19. 2 Large heavy duty trash bags.Used for rain poncho, tarp, pack, bed.[ ] 20. LED Head lamp (emergency useonly)[ ] 21. Jute String heavy duty.[ ] 22. After using trash bag to gatherleaves have it full and tied off to lay onaround the campfire at night for aground pad.[ ] 23. small Mulitool or plyers.[ ] 24. Toilet Paper roll in ziplock bag.[ ] 25. *Pruner very handy.[ ] 26. Plastic Tarp 10x10 (if rain isforcasted)* means optional. Don't have ty it.(I will say if you can get it do so. It willbe of benefit to you out in the wild)[ ] Put boys name in his clothing anditems if you want it returned whenfound.

It's possible to earn these itemswhen you complete a task orshow a survival skill. WE willprovide these items.

Salt 1/ pepper 1/8 stick of Butterbiscuits refrig 2 to cook frozen corn on cob 2 eachFolgers singlescoffee pack 2 eaPotato 1 eachEgg 3 eachCarrots baby 4 piecesApple 1 each 2 timesCookie 2 each 2 timeBrownie 1 each 2 timesGummy Bear 8 piecesSour Worms 4 piecesLicorice 4 piecesBacon 4 strips eachwater bottles 2Coke 1 can eachHot Chocolate 2 timesGallon Coffee CanGatoraid Bottle 1

Will have a few of these.Rake or long handle pruner

Things you can trap. Over 16need licenseRabbitArmadilloSquirrelFrogs, lizards, snakesFishDandy lion blooms earlymorning.Polk fresh shoots only

Friday night only! You can bring acot and sleeping bag for sleepinginside the Lunch Room Area.These will be put up and storedin your vehicles the rest of theevent. Then we go outside andsurvive!!!!

Outing Check off List

If it has a * asterisk next to it andyou don't have it around the housedon't buy it. We will have some of

these available.

Select several waterproofcontainers (small plastic

containers are ideal) for packingsurvival items. All the items should

be carriedin a hip pack or on a belt pack. Thepack does not need to be large orheavy. You will carry this with you

through out the Camp.when equipped with your gear Butit should fit snugly, be comfortable

to wear, and allow freedom ofmovement A complete survival kit

wouldrequire a wide range of items

However, the following should fiteasily

into the belt or hip pack and proveadequate for most situations.

ITEMS TO PACK:[ ] 1. Emergency food; pack ofdried fruit, beef jerky.

[ ] 2. Walmart Floral Wire[ ] 3. No Cotton Clothing. a. This means read the label. b. Wool or syntethics. c. Dress in layers. 3 .. base next to skin. ... Thermo Shirt. .... Wicking shirt. .....light weight jacket. ,..... Rain Jacket.

d. Same for pants. e. Gloves for abrasion and warmth. f. Stocking Cap g. Bandana

Survival Merit Camp 2020

ACTIVITY SCHEDULEPreclass requirements. Must have studied the Merit guides for Primitive Snares,Primitive Shelters, Wilderness Survival and Orienteering.

You must bring these items. Ask around you will be surprised who has things youneed on this list. These items are common every day. NO MORE NO LESS!Everyone on the same playing field. Everyone must have eaten before they arrive.

Primitive Snares Primitive Shelters Wilderness Survival Orienteering Merits.

Friday night 7:30 pm Arrive at Camp with 3 hours of training and then Open Study.Sleep in Main Lunch room use only Staff Bathrooms. Rest will be closed for season.No Food provided on Friday.Registration opens 8:00 p.m. Refresh on these 4 merits. Individual or group Study.

Saturday am. 8:00 am.08:00 a.m.The Adventure Begins.

Your Kit! Extra cool components. Jute Fire Starter, Metal Match a. First Aid Review. b. Knife Tool Safety review. c. Cans why we don't cut them up. d. Trash Bags leaf bag collection and bedding e. Leather Gloves

12:45 Shelters underway.

3:00 p.m. Directions Map and Compass orienteering course.

3:30 Traps, Traps and Traps.

4:00 Fire starting techniques. Work on Traps while listening.Bow Drill class. Remove Snares.

Nature walk. Eating worms.

5:00 pm. Fire your probably getting hungry about now.

6:00 p.m. Cooking What do we have to eat?

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE7:00 p.m. making your bed

9:00 p.m. council fire time.

10:00 p.m. sleeping like a baby in your shelter well in the movies maybe.

Sunday morning7:00 a.m. Cooking and staying warm what did you learn?9:00 a.m. morning devotion.10:00 a.m. Group look over of shelters and what you have made of it.11:00 a.m. Clean up SheltersCold Soda and eating worms.

12:00 noon all heading home.

No Rangers or Services for Sunday night you will be exhausted. Be kind to yourfamily and friends.

So. Mo District Royal RangersEMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION AND AUTHORIZATION FORM

Ranger's Name_________________________ Date of Birth ___________________Mailing Address_______________________ City_______________Zip___________Phone_____________ Soc. Sec. #_______________ Age_____ E-mail___________Father's Name_________________________ Time of Day/Night you Work_______Place of Employment___________________ Work Phone_______________________Mother's Name_________________________ Time of Day/night you Work_______Place of Employment___________________ Work Phone_______________________Family Doctor_________________________ Office Phone_____________________Insurance Company_____________________ Policy # ________________________Address_______________________________ Phone____________________________PERSONS (OTHER THAN PARENTS) TO CONTACT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:______________________________________ Phone__________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIREEXPLAIN any "YES" or Circled answers.Circle any that apply to this person. taking any medication, treated for any injury or illness,asthma, hay fever, tonsils removed, appendix removed, known allergies, operations,history of any disease, special diet, chronic medical problems, cardiac, respiratory, kidney, seizure,childhood diseases, measles, mumps, chicken pox, sleepwalk, allergic to any form of medication,hyperactive, on medication, any medical considerations not mentioned. What is the date of your son's last physical exam? _____________ What is the date of your son's last tetanus shot? _____________IF YOU CIRCLED OR ANSWERED "YES" TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EXPLAIN. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE LIST ALL MEDICATIONS BEING TAKEN BY YOUR SON AT THIS TIME.NAME OF MEDICATION DOSAGE WHAT TIME(S)? REASON FOR MED _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________AUTHORIZATIONSMy son has permission to participate in any sanctioned event of the So. Mo District Royal Rangers provided he issupervised by authorized Royal Ranger leaders who are approved by the So. Mo District Royal Rangers. I understandthat I will be contacted as soon as possible in the event of an emergency (accident, injury, or illness). I authorize theCommander-in-charge (or designate) to give consent for treatment of my son by a licensed medical personnel in theevent of such an emergency. I also understand that the Commander-in-charge of any activity has the responsibility andright to restrict any party from any activity which he feels is beyond the physical capabilities of that party.I understand that my personal insurance will be the primary insurance policy to be billed in the event of any medicaltreatment or evaluation and that the local church will be billed as the secondary insurance policy with the So. MoDistrict being the third insurance carrier.I will not hold the So. Mo District Royal Rangers, the National Royal Rangers Organization, any authorized RoyalRanger leader, or any medical personnel financially responsible for any accident, injury, or illness when reasonableprecautions have been taken for my son's safety. ______________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF FATHER, MOTHER OR LEGAL GUARDIAN DATE