5) Scouters Evaluation ( a Roving Trio of Scouters Checking in on All Patrols Preparations)

20th Annual Camp Cookeree November 3 - 5, 2017

Welcome to CoHo Area’s Camp Cookeree that focuses on a creative approach to cooking in a standing camp. In addition to Saturday Night’s Cook Off, there is the offsite day hike with the One-Burner Stove Make Me a Nutritious Lunch non-competitive timed competition.

Over time Scouts have learned many ways to cook a camp meal only to fall back on the usual standbys, K.D., boil in a bag, granola, trail mix, etc. Standbys should not be allowed at this camp, challenge yourselves and those around you. The entire weekend will be devoted to the fine art of Scouts doing the camp cooking.

At this camp, Scouts are encouraged to experiment and try something different. Meals of all sorts have been prepared in the past, from Cajun Blackened Trout, T-bone steak to a full course Turkey dinner. But wait, this isn't just a chance to work on cooking skills, but presentation as well. Candlelight dining and waiters in cumber buns have been observed in the past. The worst that can happen is that you burn your supper. The best is that you will have challenged yourselves and learned a new way of doing something that can quite often be dull and routine.

As stated the purpose of this camp is to refine your cooking skills. In order to encourage a little friendly competition, there will be a cook off Saturday night in which all patrols participate. The patrol that best demonstrates the spirit of creative cooking will be awarded the coveted Camp Cookeree Trophy.

Each patrol must prepare their meal, from scratch. A Scout from a different patrol will be assigned to eat with you. This Scout will evaluate the patrol's efforts. Scouters are encouraged to walk around and observe other patrols. Scouters may not aid in the preparation of Saturday night's meal. The Scout Program is designed to be youth driven and Scouts judging Scouts is in the spirit of the program.

The Meal will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The meal must be nutritious (are all of the food groups represented?) 2) Creativity/Difficulty (taking into account the patrol's ability 1st year, 2nd tear or 3rd year) 3) Spirit ( is everyone having fun, friendly chatter) 4) Preparation and presentation. (Clean up as well) 5) Scouters Evaluation ( a roving trio of Scouters checking in on all Patrols preparations)

The emphasis of the marking is on nutrition, creativity, and spirit, presentation carry’s a lesser weight. A trio of Scouters will be selected to wander the campsite to observe the various meals and patrols in action. Their judgment will account for 1/5 of the total marks a patrol may receive. In the event of a tie, the Camp Chief will convene a Court of Honour to determine a winner.

2017 Camp Cookeree Page 1 The off-site hike with the One-Burner Stove Make Me a Nutritious Lunch competition will be made with foods that your patrol would take when out on a backpacking trek(think this being your third lunch on the trek and will perishable foods still be edible then). This is a timed event with the maximum time allotted being 45 minutes to set up, prepare, eat, clean up and re-pack for continuing the day’s activities. Foods should be of a nutritious nature that will provide your patrol with the energy to continue on a trek. Items to consider single burner stoves; trail pots and pans, day hike pack, appropriate footwear (running shoes and no ‘gum’ boots are not recommended), hiking clothes suitable for all types of weather conditions and your food. Think lightweight backpacking and Leave No Trace (LNT) when preparing for this event.

Rules: There is only one rule for this camp, THE SCOUT LAW. Scouters are responsible for the behavior of their youth. If you are having a problem please see the Camp Chief. All groups are responsible to complete the Camping and Outdoor Activity forms and have them signed by their Group Committee; in addition they must provide a copy of their medical certificates to the Camp Chief.

Registration

Pre-Registration: BY October 20, 2017 – Site is limited to 65 attendees so be sure to send in your Troop numbers (Scouts, Scouters, and Parent Volunteers) early. If you are receiving this notice and e-mail I have accounted for your Troop’s numbers as part of the 65 participants.

Location: Camp Whonnock, 27660 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1Y9. http://www.whonnocklodge.ca/

Take the Lougheed Highway, #7 to 272nd Street in Maple Ridge and turn left at the controlled intersection. Follow 272nd Street to Dewdney Trunk Road (approximately 6 kms) turn right onto Dewdney Trunk Road and in 100 meters turn right into Camp Whonnock . Follow the gravel entry road around building and park on either side of parking lot. Camp Chief will meet you by the Flag Pole located on the Camp Field and provide you your Troop’s Cabin and Tenting areas.

Arrival: any time after 6 pm on Friday night. Cabins and Tenting Areas will be on a first come first serve basis. Departure: any time after closing on Sunday morning. Cost: $20.00/person. This includes 2 nights camping and a Camp Cookeree 2017 badge. Final Registration form and funds to be collected upon arrival Friday evening.

Payment to Cookeree Camp Chief: Cash is preferred. Receipts will be issued at camp.

Please plan for the weather. It has rained and snowed on previous camps so please bring pop up shelters as there is no indoor facility for this camp.

Facilities for Cookeree: Camp Field and 4 cabins located on the western side of the Camp Field. Each cabin sleeps 8 in 4 sets of bunk beds and one cabin will be assigned to your Troop on arrival.

Off Limits: The Main Building, upstairs and downstairs, outside decks, Indoor washrooms located in the Main Building, Parking Lot unless retrieving items from a vehicle. See Camp Whonnock Rules and Regulations at http://www.whonnocklodge.ca/

EQUIPMENT LIST: Tables to prepare and cook on Table to Serve Saturday dinner at to eat at Camp Chairs to sit on Pop up Shelters Extra roll of toilet paper Hand sanitizer Propane Fire rings as NO campfires allowed on the Camp Field - If you require a fire to cook your dinner bring appropriate portable fire pits/rings so that the ground does not get scorched.

2017 Camp Cookeree Page 2 Program:

Friday night will be up to the individual Troops to organize their camping areas Saturday there will be Opening (approx. 10 A.M.), the One-Burner Stove Make Me a Nutritious Lunch non- competition competition (hike departure 11-11:30 am), Dinner Cook Off (Served 6 PM Sharp), and possible Campfire (facilitated by the first Troop to volunteer) Sunday will start with Scouts Own, Awards and Crest Presentations, Closing (approx. 10 A.M.) then clean up and departure.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. Remember to e-mail Brian your attendance figures for your Troop no later than October 20, 2017. Looking forward to your attendance.

Brian Klassen, Scouter At Large CoHo Area Cell #: 604-910-9756 [email protected] (please use Cookeree in the subject bar to eliminate e-mails from being routed to a Junk file)

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Camp Whonnock November 3 - 5, 2017

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