2021 Southbounder District Wilderness Surviv-o-Ree
April 16-18, 2021 Camp Old Indian
Where Survival is the name of the Game!
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Can You Survive?
- On behalf of the Southbounder District, welcome to the Southbounder District Wilderness Surviv-o-Ree - This is a Wilderness Survival themed Camporee, designed to provide fun-filled activities that will expose the Scouts of the Southbounder District to a number of survival themes and activities and familiarize them to some of the situations they might encounter if stranded in the wilderness. - Within the pages of this guide, you will find information to prepare for an extreme experience that is intended to influence our Scouts for years to come. - If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the leaders on the Camporee Committee overseeing this expedition.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Tom Grindstaff Committee Chair [email protected]
Roy Schumpert Facilities Chair [email protected]
Larry Myers Competition and Awards Chair [email protected]
Todd Cantrell Southbounder District Chairman [email protected]
Sam Bailey Southbounder District Executive [email protected]
In 1914, Ernest Shackleton set out to the South Pole with 28 men. Their goal to cross Antarctica was cut short as their ship, the Endurance, fell apart. As Supplies began to dwindle, the men took to their lifeboats and floated 14 days to an island where they could begin another trek to St. Georgia Island, over 1000 miles away from their original destination. All 29 men survived, but some of the dogs were not so lucky (some were eaten as food supplies ran low.) Would you know what to do?
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Can you Survive? 2021 CAMPOREE SOUTHBOUNDER DISTRICT TROOP REGISTRATION Wilderness Surviv-o-Ree FORM (FORM #1) April 16 -18, 2021
All units must have their registration completed in Blackpug or turned in to the Council office no later than 5pm on Friday, April 9th, 2021. The registration fee is $15 per Scout and $10 per Adult leader. The registration fee covers event costs and a Participation Patch for each registered person. After making payment on Blackpug or at the scout office, please keep a copy of your receipt, and bring it with you along with this filled out form when checking in at Camporee.
If the registration form is received after Friday, April 9th, 2021, there is no guarantee that each participant will receive a Participation Patch for the event. Every effort will be made to give appropriate camping space based on the unit size to troops who have registered by April 9th.
Troop #: ______Scoutmaster: ______Phone #: ______Email: ______No. of Scouts: ______X $15 = $______No. of Adults: ______X $10 = $______Total: $______
Camporee Troop Roster – Please provide Name, Rank, and Patrol Name for Scouts and a Phone Number for each Leader. (Continue on the back if more space is needed)
1. SM: ______19.______2. SPL: ______20.______3.______21.______4.______22.______5.______23.______6.______24.______7.______25.______8.______26.______9.______27.______10.______28.______11.______29.______12.______30.______13.______31.______14.______32.______15.______33.______16.______34.______17.______35.______18.______36.______
Any Special Needs: ______
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RULES AND REGULATIONS Camporees are designated as Scouts BSA events. Thus, the primary focus is to help Scouts grow in their ability and reinforce the skills they learn. Like other Scouts BSA events, certain rules and regulations must be followed.
Arrival & Check-In - FRIDAY - Check-In from 5pm thru 8pm, no exceptions for early check-in please. SATURDAY - Check-in from 8am thru 9am Due to the COVID virus, your first stop will be the Health Check Station. Please be patient as we process your troop in, and we will do it as fast as possible. YOU will make this process go faster if you have all of your troop’s paperwork ready & organized when you arrive! Please have the Scoutmaster enter as the first vehicle.
Registration Paperwork – All Registration forms are all required BEFORE you will be checked in! Please have each form filled out completely and correctly, and ready to present to the greeter upon arrival. For your expediency in checking in, PLEASE have the Blue Ridge Council Health Waiver Forms (2 pages) in the same order as the names are listed on FORM #1.
FORM #1 - - - Troop Registration Form - - - 1 required per unit (even if you have paid online) FORM #2 - - - Blue Ridge Council Health Waiver Form - - - 1 required for each youth & adult
Please have correct money to accompany FORM #1, or a unit check made out to “BSA” if you plan to pay when arriving.
In addition to all these forms, also remember that you must have the standard medical release/permission slips for each scout and adult attending. You will keep these with you in your campsite, should you have a need to take a scout or adult to the nearby hospital. A map to the local hospital is attached to this packet. The hospital is open 24 hours/day.
COVID-19 Special Procedures - Please plan to be patient as we check your group into the camporee site. We will be as fast as possible!
• The Scoutmaster should validate that all Scouts or Scouters arrive at the camporee site without a fever or any of the other CDC recognized symptoms. • Upon arrival, each participant’s temperature will be taken, and a 4-question survey will be asked of each participant. See Attachment A for the list of those 4 questions. • The Scoutmaster will have to have a plan for any participant that exhibits any one or more of those symptoms to be returned to their home. No exceptions. • Participants will be required to bring and wear a mask at all times that they are closer than 6 feet of anyone else, this includes competitions, meals, campfire, etc. • Scoutmasters, if any of your Scouts or Scouters exhibit any of the COVID symptoms or are tested positive for the virus during the 14 days following the camporee, you are required to notify Sam Bailey, Southbounder District Executive, at the Scout office, so that contact tracing can be done to notify other participants
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Parking and driving in Camp -Each Troop will be allowed to drop a trailer at their campsite, but ALL Vehicles MUST be parked in the designated parking area. No vehicles will be allowed to enter camp, except for the vehicle pulling the unit trailer. The towing vehicle may not remain in camp and must be parked in the designated parking area once the trailer is dropped at the campsite. Meals – Each Troop is responsible for all their own meals. We would like to ask that each Troop prepare a meal for three members of the Venturing Crews and Staff that are running the Camporee.
Fires - Ground fires are allowed in the camp areas; however, all fires must be in a fire ring with water readily available and a proper fire guard maintaining it. At no time will there be any unattended fires, or any open fires or lanterns in any Adirondack, tent, or shelter.
Garbage - All trash must be put into designated receptacles or disposed of properly in the dumpster behind the Dining Hall. Each Troop is responsible for ensuring all Leave No Trace Principles are maintained, and each site is left cleaner than when they arrived. Your designated Camporee Commissioner will check your site prior to checking you out on Sunday.
Alcohol and Tobacco - Alcohol and drugs of any type will NOT be permitted. No Scout, Scouter or accompanying adult, shall be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the Camporee. Tobacco and Vaping product usage are permitted only in the Camp Parking Lot and out of sight of Scouts. This includes chewing tobacco. You will be asked to leave the Camporee if you are found smoking, chewing, or vaping in view of Scouts.
Knives - All knives must be a BSA approved knife per the “Guide to Safe Scouting”. Sheath knives are not permitted on Council property or at any Blue Ridge Council event. All Scouts carrying knives should have their Totin’ Chip Card (or Whittlin’ Chit for AOLs) with them. Any knives being used in a careless or dangerous manner will be confiscated and given to the Scout’s Troop leadership. Firearms and Fireworks are strictly prohibited.
Safe Scouting - The Guide to Safe Scouting will be the benchmark that all Scouts will follow. Any questions regarding scout rules will be directed to the Camporee Leadership team.
Attendance - This event has been designed for Scouts that are Arrow of Light Webelos and above. All Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Explorers are welcome and encouraged to attend. Two-Deep leadership must be employed by all units at all times. This camporee will not be providing specific programming for AOL Scouts, but Troops may invite AOLs to join them. All AOLs and their adult partners will be required to pay the same fees as Scouts and Leaders. The troop must accept all responsibility and constant leadership for their AOL guests. All AOLs must arrive with their sponsoring Troop on Friday night. Scoutmasters are responsible for maintaining accountability of their Scouts, and any lost campers should be reported to the Camporee Staff immediately upon discovery so proper LOST SCOUT procedures may be followed.
Electronics, Power, Generators, etc. - No electronics, generators, etc., are allowed in the campsites. Power for CPAP machines will be provided if the Troop requests during registration.
Cell Phones & Walkie Talkies - Cell phone service is sometime questionable & spotty at COI. During the camporee, each Patrol will be working through the different stations across the camp. Walkie talkies with at
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least a 2-mile range may be useful in locating any of your Patrols that do not return to their campsites in a reasonable time.
Water – There are multiple water sources at COI, and each Troop should bring their own water containers for their campsites. Scoutmasters MUST ensure that each Scout has a personal water bottle or canteen and that their Scouts are staying properly hydrated throughout the Camporee. Uniform – The “Class B” uniform will be worn during the day on Saturday, including the Opening Ceremony. The “Class A” Uniform is required for the Saturday evening Campfire.
Sunday Worship Service - A “Scouts Own Service” will be conducted on Sunday morning in the activity building for all Troops who wish to attend. We will understand if your Scouts/Scouters do not attend the general camporee service to attend a service of their own.
Troop and Patrol Participation – The Camporee is designed to showcase the Patrol Method and Patrols are encouraged to sign up for duties throughout the Camporee. A sign in sheet will be available during the SM/SPL Meeting on Friday Night, and will be completed on first-come first served basis. Duties include flag ceremonies, Lead the Scout Oath and Law during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, among others. Patrols are expected to provide their Patrol yell at each competition station and Patrol Flags are strongly encouraged. Patrol Participation will be the main factor in grading the Spirit Award.
Campfire Program – Each Patrol is expected to provide TWO entries for the campfire program. This can be two skits, two songs, a combination of each. All skits and songs MUST be “Scout Appropriate” and approved by the Campfire Program Director prior to the beginning of the Campfire. Please bring a printout or written description of your skit, song, or act for the Campfire Program Director to approve prior to the Campfire. The Campfire will end with a Flag Retirement Ceremony, and each Patrol provide a volunteer to assist with that part of the program.
Campsite Inspections and Gateway Judging – Campsites will be inspected for cleanliness, completeness, and Unit Identification. The Campsite Inspection Forms are included as Appendix B in this Leader Guide. Gateways will be judged on uniqueness, scout skills used, and incorporation of the Camporee Theme. Each Campsite should have the following elements prominently displayed: ● Unit first aid kit ● U.S. Flag, & Troop Flag ● Fire Guard Roster ● Trash receptacle or bags ● Duty roster (visible in your campsite) ● Water station ● Hand Sanitizing Station ● Water bucket for each campfire ring used ● Shovel ● Properly fenced off Axe yard
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Camporee Schedule
16 April 2021 - Friday 5:00-8:00pm – Troop arrival, Check-in and set up 8:00pm – Scoutmaster/SPL Cracker Barrel 9:00 – Movie on the Meadow – “Alpha” 11:00pm – Taps & lights out. All scouts QUIET!
17 April 2021 - Saturday 6:30am – Reveille 6:30-7:45am – Breakfast at campsites 8:00-8:30am – Opening Ceremony 8:30-1:00pm – Patrol Competitions (9-11am ~ Campsite Inspections and Gateway Judging) 1:00-2:00pm – Lunch at campsites 2:00-5:00pm – Afternoon Events and Midway Activities 5:00-6:00pm – Clean-up/Dinner prep at campsites 6:00-7:00pm – Dinner at Campsites 7:00-8:00 – Dessert Potluck at the Flagpole 8:00-9:00pm – Campfire @ the Ampitheater 11:00pm - Taps & lights out. All scouts QUIET!
18 April 2021 - Sunday 6:30am – Reveille 6:30-7:45am – Breakfast at campsites 8:00-9:00am – Leader’s Competition 9:00-9:30am – Scout’s Own Service 9:30-10:30am – Closing Ceremony & Awards 11:00-12:00 – Clean-up, Campsite Inspections & Check-out
All troops must leave the property by 12:00pm (Noon) Sunday morning.
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Camporee Events and Guidelines - Over the course of the Camporee, each Patrol will compete in Wilderness Survival themed events based around the scenario that the Patrol was traveling by small commuter plane from Greenville to Philmont Scout Ranch and their plane has crashed in the Smoky Mountains. The objective for the weekend is for the entire Patrol to survive and thrive as the winning patrol.
1. Patrol Method - Each patrol is to work together using the Patrol Method to complete each event that takes place this weekend. The Patrols must work together to survive the encounters throughout the day.
2. Daypack - Each member of each patrol should bring a daypack containing the following items. No additional items may be used during the events and activities. Use of items other than those listed in this packet will result in points deducted during competition. Following are the items that you may bring: • 10 Essentials: Each daypack should contain the 10 essentials, which include: pocket knife (or multitool), rain gear, trail food, flashlight, extra clothing, first aid kit, sun protection, map (maps of the area will be provided) and compass, fire starter (excluding butane lighters and any other form of fuel enhanced fire lighting device), water bottle with drinkable water. • Additional items: Each patrol member may bring 20 feet of standard paracord or rope, and no more than 10 feet of duct tape wrapped around a water bottle (Nalgene). • Patrol Leader: Your patrol leader may also bring one standard zip-locked sandwich bag (not a quart bag) full of fire-starting tinder (dryer lint, paper, charred cloth, waxed egg cartons, etc.) This tinder may not be doused with any flame enhancing fluids (liquid fuel) of any kind.
3. Patrol Survival Kit – Each Patrol may bring one 4” x 8” or smaller Container with the following items: 1 - signal mirror, 1 - flint and steel striker, 10 – “fire tabs” tinder, 10 - windproof/waterproof matches and striker, 1 -wire blade survival saw, 1 - fishing kit (10 hooks, 2 swivels, 4 split shot, 25 ft. of 20lbline, 10 ft. of 8lb leader), 25ft of nylon dental floss, 4 - Band-Aids (1x3in.), 2 - Band-aids (2 in.), 2 - Antibiotic salve, 6 - wound closure strips (1/4” x 2” butterfly bandage), 2 - Iodine swabs, 6 -acetaminophen or ibuprofen tablets, 50 water purification tablets, 2 - 1 qt. Ziploc bags, 20ft Nylon cord, 9ft electrical tape (use some wrapped around kit to seal it), 2 - large sewing needles, 10ft of sewing thread, 1 - plastic magnifying glass, 8 - safety pins, 8 sq.ft Aluminum foil, 1 - small pencil, 4 sheets waterproof paper.
4. Ironman(woman) Patrol – Any (and Every) Patrol that can proceed through the entire Day on Saturday from the Opening Ceremony to the Dessert Potluck in the evening with at least one member of their Patrol being carried in a handmade stretcher at all times will earn this prestigious award. The person being carried may be rotated out at the top of each hour. This is an optional event, and will be strictly monitored, but will carry a significant bonus to the overall competition, as well as having a cool award to go to each member of any Patrol that successfully completes the challenge. The Camporee Events will be centered around Wilderness Survival and will include shelter building, fire building, lashing, knots, shooting sports, orienteering, first aid, signaling, cooking, and more. This guide will be updated once all the events have been finalized.
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Dessert Potluck - You can eat cake if you survive! Once all Patrols have successfully survived the trek, and all objectives have been accomplished, we will have a celebration! To celebrate, all Scout Troops should prepare a dessert to share with each other. A cook crew – mainly Adults – from each Troop should head back to camp early enough to prepare a Dutch oven dessert to share. We will eat as a Camp and celebrate our survival. Please prepare a dessert you would regularly fix for your Troop, but cook enough extra to share. Bring your dish to the Flag pole (Headquarters) at 7:00pm and share in the celebration prior to the evening Campfire! Everyone will have a chance to vote on which dessert they liked the best, and the Winner will win the “Golden Spoon” award.
Photographers If you like to take pictures AND VIDEOS, PLEASE take LOTS and send them to [email protected] – We’ll post on the Facebook page during and after the event. In addition, pre-Camporee photos (your scouts designing banners, creating costumes, etc.) that can be used on the Facebook page are a great way to promote the Camporee and your troop activities. Great pictures will help encourage youth to enjoy Scouting and to help promote future Southbounder District events as well.
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Attachment A: Covid Questions
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Attachment B: Campsite Inspection Form Campsite Inspection Form
Troop #______Campsite: ______Scoutmaster: ______SPL: ______Number of Patrols: ______Max Score Points Earned
Troop Identifiable (Troop Flag Displayed properly) 5 ______
American Flag properly displayed in campsite 5 ______
Highly Visible and complete first Aid Kit 5 ______
Patrol Duty Roster Posted 5 ______
Unit Fireguard Posted 5 ______
Fire ring properly maintained (shovel and water bucket nearby) 10 ______
Proper Axe Yard cordoned off (No tools on the ground) 10 ______
All food safely stored 10 ______
Cooking areas clean and all equipment stored 10 ______
Campsite properly policed and no garbage on the ground 10 ______
All personal equipment cleaned and stored 10 ______
Campsite orderly and Adirondacks swept 5 ______
Bath house clean and free of personal items 10 ______
Bonus: Camp gadgets (1 pt. for each camp gadget) 20 ______
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