Troops 308 & 310 100 Year Celebration BACK TO THE BEACH CAMPOREE May 17-19, 2019 Old Orchard Beach, Maine

LEADER GUIDE

The 100 Year Celebration Camporee is a celebration of the Boy Scout Troop Encampment that took place May 30 through June 2, 1919 in Old Orchard, Maine. 500 scouts attended from York and Cumberland Counties. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded to the winners of the track meet. The special treat was that a theater had been reserved for a movie show.

1. General Information 2. Registration 3. Health & Safety 3.1 Important Contact Information 4. Equipment & Packing List 4.1 Unloading Equipment & Parking 4.2 Uniforms 4.3 Facilities 5. Schedule of Camporee 6. 7. Service Project 8. Driving Directions 9. Tips for Camping on the Beach

Section 1. General Information

~The camporee is being held in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The camping area will be ON THE ​ BEACH on the north side of the pier. The Opening Flag Ceremony will take place at the Square ​ in front of the pier. The activities will take place in Veteran’s Memorial Park which is ​ ​ approximately a ¾ mile walk from the camping area on the beach.

~Only swedish torch will be allowed and there is no firewood on site. Units are responsible for bringing their own swedish torch(es).

~A scout is courteous. It is a privilege to be able to use the beach, the town parking lot, and ​ ​ Veteran’s Memorial Park property and we must abide by the rules to ensure that the property is protected and left as we found it. Leave No Trace-if it is carried in, it must be carried out. ​ ​ ​ ​ Please be extra careful on the beach, as any trash or chemicals can be harmful to the environment and wildlife. Please use ECO-friendly soaps for dishes. ~There is limited water on site. ALL drinking, cleaning, and cooking water will need to be ​ brought in by each unit. There will be a designated area at each beach access point for the ​ disposal of all gray water.

~Tides and Sun May 17 Sunset 8:03 am Low Tide 4:36pm High Tide 10:58pm May 18 Sunrise 5:11 am Low Tide 5:12 am High Tide 11:33 am Sunset 8:04 pm Low Tide 5:24 pm High Tide 11:45 pm FULL MOON May 19 Sunrise 6:10 am Low Tide 6:11 am

Section 2. The Registration Process

Registration for the camporee can be done on the Tree Council website under the Events Calendar. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as it helps with the campsite assignments. ​ ​ https://scoutingevent.com/218-27105

Section 3. Health and Safety Emergency Information

In the event of any emergency that endangers the camp on the beach, we will blow 3 blasts on an air horn. Upon hearing this warning sound, drop everything immediately and gather your unit at the Town Parking Lot at Milliken Street. Take a head count and ensure nobody is missing. If an emergency occurs while at Veteran’s Memorial Park, please gather your units at the Flagpole Area. Just as with any emergency, please maintain a walking speed and keep a cool head. If you hear the emergency signal of three blasts, you need to assume it is a real emergency.

First Aid Minor first aid needs are the responsibility of the unit. Be prepared. ​ Those persons with diabetes or allergies to bee stings must provide their own emergency kits. Anyone with allergies should be prepared with the proper medication. All accidents must be reported to adult camporee staff regardless of severity.

Medical Forms & Medications Every youth and adult attending Camporee must be covered by Parts A & B of the BSA medical form. Unit leaders must bring copies of the unit medical forms to Camporee. Medications MUST be kept in a secure locked box or in a unit leader’s car. Also, any medications requiring refrigeration (i.e. Insulin) are the responsibility of the individual units.

3.1 Important Contact Information

Rob Barry Troop 310: (207) 450-8072 Travis Meserve Troop 308: (207) 210-5405

911 for all Emergency

Old Orchard Police Non-Emergency: 16 Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach, ME ​ ​ 04064 Phone: (207) 934-4911 ​

Old Orchard Department Non-Emergency:136 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME ​ 04064 (207) 934-7790 ​

SMHC Walk-In Care: 655 Main Street Saco, ME 04072 (207) 294-5600 Hours 7 days, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8:00am-7:00pm

Section 4. Equipment

Each unit is required to provide all equipment required to participate in the Camporee. That includes all tents, swedish torches, backpacking stove, cooking and eating items, and all materials that go into camp. REMINDER: PACK LIGHT. UNITS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ​ THEIR OWN GEAR. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES UNATTENDED. ​ ​

PATROL GEAR to BRING: ❏ Swedish torches (1 per patrol) for Scouts should bring: (Pack Light!!) Saturday am cooking ❏ Backpack ❏ Cooking gear for Saturday dinner ❏ Sleeping bag/pillow (left in trailer) ❏ Mess kit ❏ and/or hatchet (1 per patrol) ❏ Water bottle ❏ Metal trash can lid (1 per patrol) ❏ Extra clothing (layers) ❏ Weights for tents (2 liter bottles, fill ❏ Knit hat and gloves with sand or water) ❏ 5 Gal buckets for each scout to sit ❏ Compass on while on beach camp or fire ❏ Wet suit or swim shorts for Dip ❏ 2 Towels ❏ Class A uniform ❏ Sunscreen/ bug spray/ baby oil* ❏ Lunch or money for Saturday ❏ A positive attitude

*see Section Tips for Camping on the Beach for other items to bring ​ ​

4.1 Unloading Equipment and Parking You will be assigned an access road to the beach to unload your equipment. Please remember to pack as light as you can. Patrol boxes should stay in your trailer. Only Swedish torches (or lightweight backpack stoves) should be used for any cooking on the beach. Off load your vehicle/trailer as quickly as possible and then immediately relocate the vehicle to the Milliken St. Parking lot. Additional instructions will be provided at the registration tent.

4.2 Uniforms Class A uniforms are required for the closing flag ceremony and campfire Saturday night.

4.3 Facilities There will be Port-O-potties at each access entrance to your beach campsite. There are public restrooms at Milliken Street Parking Lot and Port-O-potties will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Section 5. Schedule for the Camporee ● The registration/check in tent at Milliken Street will be open from 5:00-8:00pm Friday, May 17 for units camping for the weekend. ○ Late arrivals should contact Rob Barry (207) 450-8072 or Travis Meserve (207) 210-5405 ● There will be a Scoutmaster/SPL Cracker Barrel at 8:15pm to go over Saturday’s schedule of events, safety rules, and to answer any questions or concerns. ● Lights out/Quiet Time from 10:00pm to 7:00 am ● Sunrise Run at 5:30 - 6:00am ● “Harbor Seal Dip” at the Pier at 6:15-6:45am ● Troop Breakfast/Morning Prep 7:00am- 8:30am ● Registration Tent at Veterans Memorial Park opens at 8:00am for units coming for the day only. ● Vendors will begin arriving at 9:00am to set up for their workshops/demos, etc and will be open 10am - 2pm ● Opening ceremonies will be at 9:00am at the Square in front of the Pier ● Activity stations start at 9:30am and close at 2:30pm ● Concession stand will open at the Park at 10:00am-2:30pm ● 9:30am-2:30pm – Veteran’s Memorial Park ○ Track & Field style competitions ■ 50 Yard Dash / BBall Shoot ■ Discus/frisbee Distance Throw ■ Standing Long Jump ■ Shot Put ■ First Aid Relay Race ■ Scout Cornhole ● 3pm-3:45p T-Boil scouting skills challenge on the beach ○ Reminder patrols will need metal trash can cover, and axe or hatchet ● 10am-2:30p Orienteering optional activity (scouts will need their compass) ● Troops should start dinner prep at around 4pm. ● 5pm Family style tailgate dinner will take place at the Milliken Street Lot near the Troop Trailers. ● Scout Parade from Milliken St. Lot to Veteran’s Memorial Park @ 7pm ● Memorial Flag Ceremony will begin at 7:15pm. at Veterans Memorial Park. ● Sunset is at 8:03 PM ● Campfire 8:00 - 10:00 pm on the beach near the Pier ● Lights out/Quiet Time from 11:00pm to 7:00 am ● Troop campsite inspections will begin at 7:30am for dismissal We hope to have everyone on the road by 9am on Sunday Morning. THANK YOU for celebrating with Troop 310 and Troop 308!! Section 6. Memorial Flag Ceremony & Campfire After dinner Scouts will parade back to Veteran’s Memorial Park for a special Memorial Flag Ceremony. Units are encouraged to submit names of loved ones who served in the military and have passed away. We will honor them by reading their name out loud and remembering them. (See attached form)

Our campfire will take place near the Pier. Each unit is encouraged to participate in providing entertainment for the camp-wide campfire. Please let us know at the Cracker Barrel, what skit or song your troop would like to do. During the campfire the Order of the Arrow will be holding a Callout ceremony for York District youth. are for the enjoyment of all attending and should be run in observance of the Scout Oath and Law.

Section 7. Service Project “Harbor Seal” Polar Dip Immediately after our “Chariots of Fire” style short sunrise run, we will start our “Harbor Seal” Polar Dip at 6:15 AM. We will take a quick dip in the ocean and raise money and awareness for Marine Mammals of Maine. Marine Mammals of Maine is a non-profit organization that rescues ​ and rehabilitates harbor seals, sea turtles, and other marine wildlife.

Since we have been given the privilege of camping out on one of the most popular beaches in New England, we want to give back in some small way by making a donation. May is “pup” season for seals and volunteers are very busy. It can cost anywhere from $350 up to thousands of dollars to rescue and care for each one of these animals. Every dollar helps. ​ ​

Scouts are encouraged to collect pledges and donations to support MMoMe. Scouts are NOT required to participate in the polar dip. They can still collect donations even if they don't go in the water. There is no minimum for pledges or donations. Units should collect all pledges and donations from their troop and write one check to Troop 310 Saco. Please turn ​ ​ this in at the registration tent at Check in.

Section 8. Driving Directions

89 Milliken Street, Public Parking, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 43°31'15.9"N 70°22'17.1"W 43.521074, -70.371428

Take I-95 Maine Turnpike to Exit 36 Saco/OOB Continue straight on toll road ( I-195), take a slight left onto Route 5 Saco Ave, in 1.7 miles turn right onto Old Orchard Street, in one tenth of a mile turn left onto Milliken Street, in approximately .3 mile Milliken Street public Parking lot will be on your left

Section 9. Tips for Camping on the Beach

❖ 2 liter bottles filled with water make good weights for holding tents down ​ ❖ Have a hand and foot washing station. All you need is a camp chair, a wash tub with ​ ​ ​ ​ water, and a dry towel. You could also include a water squirt bottle and baby powder. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ❖ Be prepared for the weather. It could be very nice and warm during the day and get very windy and cold at night. ❖ Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray. It is a good idea to have a plastic bag/dry ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ bag to put in any wet clothing or towels. ​ ❖ When setting up your tent, point the opening away from the wind. Keep windows closed. This will help to keep sand out of your tent. ❖ No shoes in the tents! (Or wet sandy feet) When getting into your tent, sit down with your feet outside the tent and remove your shoes. When leaving your tent, do the reverse. Store shoes in a covered bin right outside the tent. Keep baby powder near ​ ​ ​ ​ your tent’s entrance to help brush off sand. ❖ Keep a small dustpan and brush in your tent. ​ ​ ❖ Beach/sand mats outside the tent can help ❖ Traditional bug spray tends not to work on sand fleas. Bring a small bottle of baby oil ​ instead. This will help ward them off and place an unwelcoming barrier between the fleas and your feet. You can buy insect repellant that says it works against sand fleas, but you’re better off just going straight for oil instead. ❖ Hydrocortizone cream or other anti-itch cream can help if you get bit. Don’t scratch! ​ ❖ 5 Gal buckets for each scout to sit on while on beach camp or fire

We would like to thank OOB365 and Sharri MacDonald for all of the help and support in planning and executing this Camporee! THANK YOU!!

Troop Number______Town______

Scoutmaster______

Please submit the names and ranks of scouts by Patrol. Max of 8 Scouts per Patrol.

Patrol Name First Name Last Name Rank

Patrol Name First Name Last Name Rank

TROOP______FROM______

Please use this form to submit the names of loved ones that you would like to have honored at the Memorial Flag Ceremony. The names should be of veterans who have passed away. Provide their full name with rank and branch of the military, and any war time service.

Please email your list to [email protected] with the subject line: Flag Ceremony ​ ​

Name and Rank Branch War