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Frontier District – Spring Camporee - Wilderness Survival – April 28-30, 2017

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FRONTIER DISTICT

Spring Camporee

Wilderness Survival

April 28-30, 2017

Firestone Scout Reservation

19001 Tonner Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92821

“Can you survive the WILD?”

http://frontierbsa.org/ https://www.glaacbsa.org/SurvivalCamporee

Camporee Chairperson

Wendy Hirsch

[email protected]

Camporee Chairperson

Mohan Katragadda

[email protected] 562-301-7903 323-229-3985

http://frontierbsa.org/

mailto:[email protected]


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Camporees are a chance to join in one of the oldest traditions in Boy Scout history – Coming

together as a District for scouting competition. District gatherings provide an opportunity to

match skills against others within our district. There will be fun, friendship, and fellowship. This

guide is intended to help your Troops prepare for the fun and excitement of this year’s Spring

Camporee.

The Scout Oath and law will govern the behavior of all participants during this weekend. Failure

to compete in this spirit can result in point deductions for a patrol. The principles of leave no

trace should be practiced at all times. All events will be based on basic Scouting skills and

concepts as taught and used in the Scout to First Class rank advancement section of the

handbook. They will also include fun type challenge events that will require effective

communication, leadership, and teamwork to successfully complete. Passports will be given to

each Patrols listing the order of activities to visit. The score for each event will be recorded on

the passport. Each Patrols must turn in their passport to the Frontier District Staff as they finish

in order to be eligible for any awards.

*All participating Troops must sponsor one event or activity and provide the necessary

adults required to run the activity or event.

The Wilderness Survival

All activities are focused on wilderness survival, and will require all scouts to demonstrate their

ability to remain safe in challenging conditions. Events are friendly competitive in nature and

provide learning in advanced survival techniques. Each event has been selected to introduce or

educate each and every scout in scouting skills pertaining to first aid, shelter building, team

work, lifesaving, and other basic survival techniques. This Camporee gives every scout the

opportunity to have fun, to demonstrate their skills, to experience new challenges, determination

to succeed.

Scouts need to bring everything that they need for a long hike in the woods gone wrong. Please

plan to bring everything you think you will need. This weekend will put to the test your ability to

“Be Prepared”…………..

Awards will be given for:

Campsite

Gateway

Patrol Flag

Activities

Overall

Please review this Camporee Guide and the Rules and Regulations that are in

this package. All the information needed to make this a successful event for your

unit is contained in these pages. As with all Scouting activities you will need to

have a Tour Permit.


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Camporee Registration

Registration fee $20 per participant (Each scout and adult participant must pay the fee).

Complete registration online at:

https://www.glaacbsa.org/SurvivalCamporee

Please complete your registration early which will help us plan for a successful event.

Registration closes on Saturday, April 22nd.


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Wilderness Survival Camporee Schedule Friday: April 28, 2017

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Registration and check-in

9:30 PM – Scoutmaster/Senior Patrol Leader Meeting

11:00 PM – Taps/Lights Out

(Complete Campsite setup and gateway on Friday after check-in)

Saturday: April 29, 2017

8:00 AM – Flag Raising, instructions for event rotations

8:40 AM to 9:10 AM – First rotation

9:20 AM to 9:50 AM – Second rotation

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Third rotation

10:40 AM to11:10 AM – Fourth rotation

11:15 – turn-in Patrol flags for evaluation

11:20 AM to 1:20 PM – LUNCH

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM – Fifth rotation

2:10 PM to 2:40 PM – Sixth rotation

2:50 PM to 3:20 PM – Seventh rotation

3:30 PM to 4:00 PM – Eighth and final rotation

4:15 PM Flag Lowering

4:20 PM Dismissed for dinner preparations

4:20 PM Pickup Patrol Flags from judging contest 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM – Non-Denominational Service and Campfire Program

9:15 PM – Scoutmaster/Senior Patrol Leader/Camporee Evaluation

11:00 PM – Taps/Lights Out

Sunday: April 30, 2017

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM – “Leave No Trace” Check-out.

Beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday, please go to the starting event you received when checking

in. After 30 minutes, each event will rotate through to the next one in order. When a

Troops/Patrols completes all activities, turn-in the passport with scores.

Essential Items for Each Patrol:

Passport

Ziploc bag for storing Passport Scout Book

Patrols first aid kit

Notebook and pencil Compass

Energy snacks for morning and afternoon

Water bottle for each scout


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The Wilderness Survival Activities Event #1: First Aid and Transportation

Each competing Troop will be given following emergency situation. Scouts compete to see who

handles high-pressure first-aid situations the best.

On a Boy Scout hike in very hot weather, you come across a man (Scout from same Troop) will

be acting as the injured person. The scout should be signaling the broken leg injury.

Challenge

The goal of this challenge is to Show first-aid procedures for handling fractures using improvised

material and transport the injured person.

1. Treatment of a bone fracture (splints):

Can be made of any material, soft or hard, that can be bound to the fractures limb

Used to stabilize the injured area and prevent further damage

Make the splint long enough to immobilize the joints above and below the fracture

Provide padding to increase victim comfort and secure with neckerchiefs, bandaged

or other strips of cloth

2. A good teamwork skill to practice is transporting an injured person from an unsafe

location

The patrols line up in relay formation with the blanket and two poles. The “injured

Scout” lies on the ground twenty-five feet away at the rescue point. On signal, other

Scouts serving as stretcher carriers run up from the starting line with the blanket and

two poles. When they reach the rescue point, they make a stretcher and put their

“injured Scout” on it. The carriers transport the “injured Scout” to the starting line

Troops are expected to carry a collection of ten or more first-aid objects such as: gauze pads,

bandages, splints, adhesive tape, absorbent cotton, scissors, tweezers, sunburn ointment,

antibiotic ointment, rubber gloves, and thermometer.

Materials for the stretcher will be provided by the station master (staves and blankets).

Scoring: A maximum of 100 points possible based on accuracy and speed.


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Event #2: Waste Water Purification

Each competing Troop is challenged to design and build a water filtration device using

commonly available materials.

Simulated wastewater will be provided.

Challenge

The challenge is for troop to determine which filter media they should use to get the purest

filtered water.

Clearly communicate to troops that the water filtration devices they are about to make will

remove some impurities, but they will NOT make the water safe to drink.

Variety of materials can be used filter media (e.g., cotton balls, coffee filters, aquarium gravel,

play sand, uncooked macaroni, zeolite, activated carbon (rinse carbon with water and dry on

newspaper or towels before using))

Scoring:

Water will be tested using TDS meters. Max score possible 100.

Event #3: Knot Tying Relay

Knot Relay All scouts (and their leaders) should know the 7 basic scout knots. This relay will

give the boys a chance to test their knowledge and skills against the clock. The following knots

need to be tied, in the correct order as follows and as demonstrated in the illustration below:

Clove hitch, bowline, two half hitches, square knot, sheep shank, sheet bend, timber hitch, slip

knot, fisherman's knot, taut line hitch. Starting with all the ropes on the ground, tie the knots and

use the taut line to lift the log off the ground as illustrated below. Time begins when the first rope

is touched and ends when the log is lifted from the ground and no scout is touching the ropes.

Points will be awarded on time and number of knots tied correctly.

Scout #1: Ties rope to stake with clove hitch and ties bowline in other end

Scout #2: Ties a rope to bowline with two half-hitches

Scout #3: Ties on the third rope with a square knot

Scout #4: Uses a sheet bend to tie third and fourth ropes together

Scout #5: Ties the fourth rope to a log on the ground with a timber hitch

Scout #6: Ties the fifth rope to the other end of the log with a slip knot

Scout #7: Ties the fifth and sixth ropes together with a fisherman’s knot


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Scout #8: Ties the sixth rope to the other stake using a taut-line hitch, leaving it loose The patrol

leader then shortens the third rope with a sheepshank. Finally, the log is lifted off the ground by

working the taut-line hitch

Scoring: Everything done correct will get 100 points, each mistake 10 points deduction.

Event #4: Hunting

Scouts will demonstrate their ability to hit stable and/or moving targets with a sling shot,

rope/cloth, and hunting stick. Points are awarded based on accuracy.

Build a bow and arrow and hit a target. Challenge

The challenge is for scouts to get hit and/or moving targets and score maximum points.

Scoring

Total of 10 chances will be given to a Patrol with each chance carries 10 points. Working bow

and arrow will get bonus points.

Event #5: Shelter Building

One of the basic needs for wilderness survival is a shelter. The shelter is to provide protection

from the elements. This is a timed shelter building contest, patrols will construct a tarp shelter

capable of housing their entire patrol. Each shelter will be tested for its ability to withstand wind

and rain. Patrols will be provided with 1 5x7 plastic tarp. Scouts may use dead branches and

anything item from their Patrol Survival Pack to complete this structure.

Scoring:

Perfect shelter will get 100 points, each mistake 10 points deduction.

Event #6: Fire Building

Using three different methods, build and light three fires. Fire is an important part of wilderness

survival. It provides light, heat, cooking energy and can act as a signal for rescue. The scouts will

gather the wood and kindling and build a fire. (You can use flint and steel, magnifying glasses,

battery and steel wool). Bonus points will be awarded if patrol survival pack includes 3

different fire building methods.

Scoring:

Max score possible 100, each method 30 points plus 10 bonus points. Event #7: How wide and how high

Patrols are judged on accuracy. On a field, points will be drawn to represent the banks of a river.

Using various methods, Scouts will estimate the distance between these points. Patrols, must also

determine the height of a pre-determined structure using various methods to estimate the heights.

Scoring:

3 widths and 1 height should be estimated. 25 points each with a total score of 100


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Event #8: Orienteering Each patrol will be provided a map showing each station location. Patrol should navigate the

course finding each station. Scoring is based on finding the most points correctly in least amount

of time.

Skills needed:

Be able to measure distance traveled over the ground. (Know pace and count paces)

Find direction based on map was given

Find all map symbols

Materials: Compasses(2), pen or pencil, pace calculator

Scoring guidelines:

Scored at Description of the activity for scoring Max Points Awarded

Points

Stations Made it to all of the stations (4 pts each station) 0 – 20

Stations Time to complete course and turn-in sheet (< 30

min = 10 pts, 1 pt less of each add’l. min.)

0 - 20

Task at

each

station

completed

Correctly identified all map symbols. (Correct

Answers x 1)

0 – 20

Accurately paced distance (within 1% of actual

distance = 15 pts, 1 pt less for each percent of

inaccuracy)

0 -20

Accurately estimated a height (within 1% of actual

distance = 15 pts, 1 pt less for each percent of

inaccuracy)

0 -10

Correctly answer all of the questions at the

navigating without a compass station. (3 pt off for

each incorrect answer)

0 -10

Total Points (max 100):


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Field Cooking Competition

Each patrol is allowed to present two dishes in the cook off. One dish must be an entrée, the

second dish must be a dessert. All dishes must be prepared on Saturday evening on site.

Camporee judges will walk around and view/taste the dishes. The entries can only be cooked in

a fire or a Dutch oven. Make sure to bring your Dutch oven. All entries must be accompanied

by a recipe.

Campfire entertainment

Each Patrol will compete on Saturday night around the campfire to be the most entertaining.

Each patrol must present a skit, song, story or a dance etc. Patrols will be judged upon

appropriateness, creativity, spirit, originality, entertainment, etc.

Awards presentation

Awards will be presented during campfire on Saturday night.


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Patrol Survival Pack – Each patrol should carry a pack contacting basic survival tools and

equipment. Contents of the pack should be decided by the entire patrol and selected to improve

event performance. Each patrols pack will be judged and evaluated at one of the event stations.

Suggested List of Items:

Pocketknife

First-aid kit

Extra clothing

Rain gear

Water bottle

Flashlight

Trail food

Matches and fire starters

Sun protection

Map and compass

Duct Tape

Whistle

Signal Mirror

Thin Wire

Garbage Bag

Hatchet

Folding Saw


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Campsite Judging Guidelines Campsite

Each unit will be judged on four areas, Administration & Campsite (25 points), Cooking Area

(30), Sleeping Area (25), and Tool & Knife Yard (20). The following is a description of what the

judges will look for. Each item is worth 5 points. Extra credit projects are available and will be

used to break a tie.

Administration & Campsite (25)

1. Medical/Information Forms (5) Must be near First Aid Kit for fast & easy reference

in case of an emergency.

2. Tour Permit, Registration Receipt (5) Must be displayed in a central area for easy

viewing.

3. Troop First Aid Kit (5) Must be in a prominent area for use if necessary.

4. American & Troop Flag (5) Must be displayed at entrance to camp. American

Flag on left side as you enter. Backpacker units

must have flags that are backpackable. Proper Flag

etiquette, American Flags must not be left out

after dusk, flown between Sunrise and Dusk

only.

5. Evidence of simple camp gadget. (5) Cannot be used for any other scoring on this sheet.

Cooking Area (30)

1. Patrol Boxes for Stationary camp (5) Must be neat and orderly; cooking & eating utensils

must be clean.

Bear Bag or for Backpacking Must be hung properly and show evidence of back

country units safety.

2. Duty Rosters (5) Must be displayed for each Patrol.

3. Food (5) Must be stored properly (clean & edible).

4. Cooking Area (5) Must be 10 feet from tents and tool yard. Must be

neat and clean. Cook stoves must be clean & grease

free.

5. Trash Receptacle (5) Must be available for each kitchen and properly

secured.

6. Fire Equipment (5) Fire equipment must be accessible. Sand & Water

Buckets. (Large coffee can or #10 can)

Backpack units must have a hand shovel and pile of

loose sand or dirt.


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Sleeping Area (25)

1. Tents (10) Must be properly set up and staked. By Patrol for

Stationary units, and/or by best lay of the land for backpack

units. Must be at least 10 feet from cooking area and tool

yard.

2. Personal Gear (5) Must be neat, clean, dry, and stored properly. No loose

items lying around or unsafe practices evident.

3. General Sleeping Area (5) Clean and orderly. Must be free from trash and debris

4. Fire Equipment (5) Must be easily available, at least two buckets (Large coffee

cans or #10 are acceptable, 1 sand & 1 water) Backpack

units must have a hand shovel and a pile of loose sand or

dirt by each tent.

Tool & Knife Yard (20) (Required for both stationary and backpack units)

1. Equipment (5) All tools are to be stored neatly and safely.

2. Partition (5) Tool Yard must be roped off to provide enough room

for safe tool operation.

3. Tool Area (5) Must be free from trash and other debris.

4. Location (5) Tool Yard must be at least 10 feet from tents and

cooking area.

Extra Credit (5 points each) (To be counted only in case of a tie).

1. Gateway/Entry (5): Lashed poles for stationary camp and evidence of entry for

backpack units. Must be safe.

2. Extra Camp Gadget (5): Cannot be used for any other scoring item on this sheet.

There must be a second camp gadget for extra credit. Must

be safe, lashed together properly.

3. Troop Identification (5): Must be made by the boys. Must be separate from the

Troop Flag. See entryway requirements.

4. Perimeter Rope for Stationary (5): Must be flagged and at least 30” off the ground.

Scout Staves or Walking Sticks Each individual must have a Scout Stave or

Walking stick. For Backpackers presented in

location so it will not be mistaken for anything

else.


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Patrol Flag Competition

Patrol Flag Competition: Each patrol from the troop will submit a flag for judging. Flags will

be judged on the following criteria:

Originality of design:

The flag can be made of any shape; round, square, diamond, etc. and any material. Flags

must not be larger than 24 inches by 30 inches. Must be attached to a staff or pole of not less

than 6 feet (72 inches) high. Color: may be any color the Patrol wants.

Suitability: The flag is to go wherever the patrol goes. It must be easily carried.

Workmanship:

The flag must be home made by the boys. No sheet metal.

Points and Scoring (Maximum in each category):

1. Flag 5 points For submitting a flag for judging.

2. Shape 5 points Flag must be within the size limits.

3. Name 5 points Flag must have the patrol name,

Patrol emblem and Troop number.

4. Mounting 5 points The flag must be mounted on a 6’

Pole suitable for carrying it around.

5. Pole 5 points Decorated to look better. (Paint, beads,

ribbons) not less than 6 ft.

6. Materials 5 points Natural or recycled materials encouraged.

7. Names 5 points Patrol members names attached to the flag yet

are removable. The names can be on the flag or

hang off the lower edge of the flag.

Extra Credit (tie breaker)

1. Originality 5 points The originality of design.

The patrol flag should be carried with the patrol to the morning events and then turned in for

judging by 12:00 pm (noon) at the Camporee Staff Area. Flags can be picked up at 4:30 pm

after the afternoon activities.


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Gateway Competition Rules

Must be Scout built – NO ADULT INTERFERENCE will be allowed!

Project: The Scouts are to design and build a gateway using wooden poles and either natural

fiber or synthetic fiber type rope. The opening should be at least 7 ft. above the ground

and must be at least 36 inches wide to allow people to enter or exit unencumbered. The

gateway should be reflective of simplicity with the U.S. Flag and troop flag framing the

entryway. Rock, chain, or some border material may be used to add visual appeal. Poles

may be used to create a gateway to hold the flags.

There will be a limit of 12 poles total. All lashings and knots must be properly tied and

have pigtails of 2 inches or less. The unit number must be displayed on the gateway.

This identifying area can be up 18”x 48”, and can be made of plywood that is between

½ inch to ¾ inch; or it can be lashed sticks. The sign can be painted in any color chosen

by the Troop.

Units will supply their own materials. The gateway must be assembled at the

Camporee. Hammer and nails, nuts and bolts or screws will disqualify the gateway. All

joints must be lashed.

No work will be allowed after 11:00 pm on Friday night or before 6:00 am or after 8:30

am on Saturday morning. Violation of the time frames noted above will result in the

gateway being disqualified from the competition, and penalty points issued against the

campsite score.

We suggest that you design and practice assembling your entryway prior to the event so

you will know how to put it together once you arrive at the Camporee. Do not make

this into a quest. Scoring will be heavy on the simplicity of the design.

Scoring:

The score will be based on originality, practicality, best utilization of materials and

feasibility. Construction should be obviously safe and sound. The correct positioning of

the U.S. Flag and correct type of U.S. Flag will also be scored. The U.S. Flag must not

be flown between dusk and dawn, as per proper U.S. Flag etiquette.

Judging:

Judging will be during the morning inspection period beginning at 8:30 am on

Saturday. This will be a team independent of the Campsite judging team.

Note: The gateway competition is for all units and will be part of all units total scoring.

Backpack units will not be penalized on their campsite judging form. Adult

assistance or interference will cause removing the Troop from the gateway

competition and seriously injuring their chances for the overall Troop

competition.


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GENERAL RULES

REGISTRATION

Please pre-register for this Camporee. Tour permit and Medical forms must be shown at the

time of check-in.

EQUIPMENT

Each unit will be responsible for bringing all the equipment it needs to camp. No equipment will

be available for loan at the Camporee.

FIRE

The only fires allowed for cooking purposes are bottled propane gas, or charcoal. All charcoal

fires must be at least 6 inches off of clear ground, contained in a Brazier, BBQ or in a fire

ring. NO EXCEPTIONS.

LEAVE NO TRACE camping applies to both stationary and backpack units. No burn marks, hot

ashes, unattended fires or unattended burning charcoal at any time.

UNIFORMS

Friday Night: Uniform must be worn when arriving at camp.

Saturday: For patrol events and general time in camp, all members are encouraged to

dress in Troop T-Shirts or full uniform.

Camouflage is not allowed at all. This is a National Council policy. NO YOUTH OR

ADULT WILL BE ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY COMOUFLAGE CLOTHING.

BE SURE TO INFORM YOUR UNITS AND ADULTS. NO EXEPTIONS! THEY

WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CAMPOREE IF THEY WEAR

CAMOUFLAGE ITEMS.

CONDUCT Camporees are designed to enable the Scouts to demonstrate their leadership and Scouting skills.

The best way to do this is to obey the Scout Law. No night raids, hazing, bullying, ambushes,

demonstrations of poor behavior or language will be tolerated. Misconduct or

unsportsmanlike conduct will be cause for the individual and/or the unit to be asked to

leave without refund. Let’s act Scout like and have fun.

HONOR

A Scout’s honor is number one! If you see something lying around and you cannot find the

owner bring it to the Camporee staff area and it will be placed in the lost and found. And

remember, the Scout Law applies to Scouts of all ages.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/DRUGS/SMOKING

Per National Council policy, there is to be no alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or smoking at

any Scouting activity. ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ILLEGAL DRUGS (USE OR

POSSESSION) WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. SMOKING WITHIN THE CAMPOREE

AREA IS NOT PERMITTED. Drugs that have been prescribed must be in the name of the


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individual taking the medication. Any violation of these policies will result in the turning over

the individual or individuals to the proper authorities and reported to the council office.

CURFEWS

Friday: 11:00 pm All Scouts must be within their campsite and quiet.

Saturday:11:00 pm All Scouts must be within their campsite and quiet.

There is to be no noise after 11:00 pm or before 6:00 am.

LEADERSHIP

Two Deep Leadership is a National Council directive. One of the leaders must be Youth

Protection Certified. At no time will Scouts be allowed to leave the Camporee area without an

adult leader or parent. Unit leaders will take full responsibility of their own Scouts and or unit

participants at all times.

FIRST AID

Each unit is responsible for treating their own Scouts and leaders for minor First Aid cases.

However, please notify the Camporee staff of any First Aid given so that it can be recorded. Any

serious or questionable First Aid situation should be reported to the First Aid Station at the

Camporee site for treatment or evaluation. If it is so deemed to transport or remove the victim

from the Camporee, the medical release authorization form will be required and if there is no one

within the campsite a Camporee staff adult will retrieve the form. .

TRADING POST

A Trading Post will be run by the Order of the Arrow. Please check the Trading Post for hours of

operation.

JUDGING

We need volunteers to help with Competition Judging- 3 Volunteers from each troop!

The Camporee Booklet contains the basic information on judging criteria for all competitions.

Overall troop will be based on the combinations of all judging competitions of the troop and the

patrols and participation in the events.

Complete judging information will be available at the Camporee staff area. If you have any

questions please ask a staff member. Some of the judging will be done by adults and some by

the youth. If any questions arise or a situation needs to be resolved the Program Chair will be the

final judge, with the Chair’s word as final.

Score sheets will not be returned to the unit. If you have any questions about your scores you

may inquire at the Camporee staff area before the campfire program.

SANITATION

All Units are expected to use Universal Precautions regarding Sanitation in and around their

camps. There will not be a Trash Dumpster available, so Units do have to carry out their


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bagged trash with them at the end of the Camporee. Porta Potties will be on site, please make

sure they are kept clean, and those labeled Women Only are to only be used by women.

Special note:

The Frontier District Camporee Staff hopes you have a good time and we welcome constructive

critique and of course any compliments you may have.

We look forward to sharing the weekend with you, our fellow Scouts and Scouters.

There will be many invited guests in attendance and we hope that all of Frontier

District Scouts and Scouters will be polite and respectful to all in attendance.

Thank you.

The District Camporee Committee

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